Bill Evans (other)

	Bill Evans (other) Bill Evans (1929–1980) was a jazz pianist. Bill Evans may also refer to: Other musicians * Bill Evans (saxophonist) (born 1958), jazz saxophonist Bill Evans (bluegrass) (born 1956), banjo player, author, and teacher Yusef Lateef, known as Bill Evans before converting to Islam, jazz saxophonist Sports Bill Evans (1910s pitcher) (1893–1946), played for the Pirates Bill Evans (1940s pitcher) (1919–1983), played for the Red Sox and White Sox * Bill Evans (outfielder) (1899–1986) * Bill Evans (rugby union) (1857–1935), Welsh rugby union international * Billy Evans (basketball, born 1932) (1932–2020), American member of the 1956 gold medal-winning Olympic team Bill Evans (basketball coach) (born 1948), college men's basketball coach Bill Evans (dancer), American dancer and choreographer * Bill Evans (Canadian football) in 1975 CFL Draft * Bill Evans (jockey) on List of Melbourne Cup winners * Bill Evans (racing driver) in 1979 Australian Touring Car Championship Ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bill Evans William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. His use of impressionist harmony, interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, block chords, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines continues to influence jazz pianists today. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States, he was classically trained at Southeastern Louisiana University and the Mannes School of Music, in New York City, where he majored in composition and received the Artist Diploma. In 1955, he moved to New York City, where he worked with bandleader and theorist George Russell. In 1958, Evans joined Miles Davis's sextet, which in 1959, then immersed in modal jazz, recorded '' Kind of Blue'', the best-selling jazz album ever. In late 1959, Evans left the Miles Davis band and began his career as a leader, with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian, a group now regarded as a se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bill Evans (jockey) William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. His use of impressionist harmony, interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, block chords, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines continues to influence jazz pianists today. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States, he was classically trained at Southeastern Louisiana University and the Mannes School of Music, in New York City, where he majored in composition and received the Artist Diploma. In 1955, he moved to New York City, where he worked with bandleader and theorist George Russell. In 1958, Evans joined Miles Davis's sextet, which in 1959, then immersed in modal jazz, recorded ''Kind of Blue'', the best-selling jazz album ever. In late 1959, Evans left the Miles Davis band and began his career as a leader, with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian, a group now regarded a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]