Bill Evans

William John Evans was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. His extensive use of impressionist harmony, block chords, innovative chord voicings, and trademark rhythmically independent "singing" melodic lines continue to influence jazz pianists today.

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Who was born first?

• Bill Evans and Benny Golson were born the same year
• Bill Evans and André Previn were born the same year
• Bill Evans and Petr Eben were born the same year
• Bill Evans and Chet Baker were born the same year
• Bill Evans and Jerry Goldsmith were born the same year

Timeline

1. André PrevinApril 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019
2. Benny GolsonJanuary 25, 1929 – September 21, 2024
3. Bill Evans (this page)August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980
4. Chet BakerDecember 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988
5. Jerry GoldsmithFebruary 10, 1929 – July 21, 2004
6. Petr EbenJanuary 22, 1929 – October 24, 2007

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