Bill Evans

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American jazz pianist and composer. Younger brother of Harry Evans

Born 16 August 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA, died 15 September 1980 in NYC, New York, USA (aged 51)

William John Evans (better known as Bill Evans) was one of the most famous and influential American jazz pianists of the 20th century. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists.

Winner of 7 Grammy Awards:
- Best Instrumental Jazz Performance - Soloist Or Small Group for Conversations With Myself
- Best Instrumental Jazz Performance - Small Group Or Soloist With Small Group for At The Montreux Jazz Festival
- Best Jazz Performance - Small Group Or Soloist With Small Group for Alone
- Best Jazz Performance By A Group for The Bill Evans Album
- Best Jazz Performance By A Soloist for The Bill Evans Album
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group for We Will Meet Again
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist for I Will Say Goodbye

Database shared names:
Contemporary keyboardist: Bill Evans.
Jazz saxophonist: Bill Evans.
Studio technician: Bill Evans.