Synopsis
This enthralling book is the first biography in English of Bill Evans, one of the most influential of all jazz pianists. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life (the personal tragedies and commercial successes), his musicmaking (technique, compositional methods, and approach to group playing), and his legacy. The book also includes a full discography and dozens of photographs., A comprehensive biography of the brilliant jazz composer and pianist Bill Evans This enthralling book is the first biography in English of Bill Evans (1929-1980), one of the most influential of all jazz pianists. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life (the personal tragedies and commercial successes), his musicmaking (technique, compositional methods, and approach to group playing), and his legacy. The book also includes a full discography and dozens of photographs., This enthralling biography tells Bill Evans's story for the first time. Based on extensive research & conversations with many of Evans's friends & colleagues, as well as Pettinger's firsthand memories of performances at the Village Vanguard in New York & Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London, it describes the life, the music making & the legacy of this major American jazz artist.