The Harmony of Bill Evans
Author | : Jack Reilly |
Publisher | : Hal Leonard Corporation |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1994-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476862477 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476862478 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: (Keyboard Instruction). Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purpose of this book. A compilation of articles now revised and expanded that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans , this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans' work. Pieces examined include: B Minor Waltz * Funny Man * How Deep Is the Ocean * I Fall in Love Too Easily * I Should Care * Peri's Scope * Time Remembered * and Twelve Tone Tune.