Bill Evans (aug 16, 1929 – sep 15, 1980)
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William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly worked as the leader of a 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.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 16, 1929
sep 15, 1980
~ 51 years