21 Costs Evans was created in Plainfield, on Aug. 16, 1929, to a mother of Ukrainian family members and a dad of Welsh plummet. The relationship was stormy due to his dad’s overpowering drinking, wagering, and manhandle having American nationality. Around 1950 Costs framed his initial trio along with his companions, the lately perished Connie Atkinson on bass and performed in clubs in NJ. Mary Evans would frequently set off with her kids to close-by Somerville, to remain with her sister Justine and the Epps family members. There, Harry began piano lessons some place between age group 5 and 7 with close by instructor Helen Leland. Even though Bill was regarded as excessively youthful, rendering it difficult to obtain lessons, he soon began to play what he previously noticed amid his sibling’s class. In 1955, with 75 dollars in his pocket, he moved to NY where he used Herbie Areas and Jerry Wald. He started playing in a second college band when he was 12. He hasn’t mentioned about his dating, affair and personal curiosity due to his low profile sufficient information isn’t known till current period. Pottle found Evans using one of his enrollment appointments around the country. He was enrolled by Ralph Pottle, a earlier band chief, to come quickly to Southeastern. Even though Evans is actually a musician, Pottle actually provided him a grant to execute the flute in the Southeastern band. He previously a sibling, Harry, 2 yrs his senior, with whom he’d build-up a cozy romantic relationship. He was College student by day time and entertainer by night time. It had been guitarist Mundell Lowe who urged him to visit NY.” On other period he also portrayed in the 5th Army Band from 1950-1952. Amid enough time there he formed a combo known as “The Casuals” that performed close to the on the air, base and various venues. He graduated with high respects and was the beneficiary of the college’s “Identified Alumnus Award. In a short time both siblings were acquiring piano lessons. His preliminary gigs had been with Mundell Crimson Mitchell, Charles Mingus, Lowe and Tony Scott. Bill Evans was a keen peruses particularly rationality and comical books. His racks held functions by Voltaire, Thomas Merton and Plato; and held a fantastic affection for Thomas Hardy’s function. He was intrigued with eastern religions and ways of insight including Islam, Zen, and Buddhism. Evans got a kick out from the chance to color and draw. It had been additionally Evans who acquainted John Coltrane with the Indian reasoning of Krishnamurti. He was also a razor-sharp golfer, a diversion that began on his dad’s fairway. Evans got affection for steed dashing and every now and then bet several dollars, frequently winning. This 51 age group personality is special with net well worth and income increased from previous years. Later on he played a variety of piano employments as a young child in various Dixieland organizations while he discovered at the Southeastern Louisiana University.
Known for movies
Black Mass (2015) as Soundtrack
The Firm (1993) as Soundtrack
Jack Goes Boating (2010) as Soundtrack
The Guardian (1990) as Soundtrack
Quick Facts
Full Name
Bill Evans
Died
September 15, 1980, Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States, September 15, 1980, Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States
Profession
Composer, Music Arranger, Jazz Pianist, Composer, Music Arranger, Jazz Pianist
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University, Mannes School of Music, Southeastern Louisiana University, Mannes School of Music
Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Movies
Jazz Icons: Bill Evans: Live in '64-'75, Dead on Sight, Jazz Icons: Bill Evans: Live in '64-'75, Dead on Sight
Interesting Facts
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Fact
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Frequently included a Miles Davis composition on his albums as a tribute to his former band leader.
Filmography
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Black Mass
2015
performer: "The Two Lonely People" / writer: "The Two Lonely People"
Anesthesia
2015
performer: "Tenderly"
Girls
2014
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Bi no tsubo
TV Series 2 episodes, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013
Entourage
2011
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Todas las canciones hablan de mí
2010
writer: "Granadas based on a theme by Enrique Granados"
Fringe
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010
Parenthood
2010
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Jack Goes Boating
2010
performer: "Peace Piece" / writer: "Peace Piece"
Chris Botti in Boston
2009
TV Movie writer: "Flamenco Sketches"
Mad Men
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Running with Scissors
2006
writer: "Waltz for Debby" 1961, "Very Early" 1956-58, "Re: Person I Knew"
My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument
1996
writer: "Waltz for Debby"
The Firm
1993
performer: "When I Fall In Love"
The Guardian
1990
performer: "Waltz For Debby" / writer: "Waltz For Debby"
Torch Song Trilogy
1988
performer: "I Loves You, Porgy"
Let's Get Lost
1988
Documentary performer: "You and the Night and the Music"
WKRP in Cincinnati
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1980 writer - 1 episode, 1980
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1975
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Kärlek 65
1965
music: "Peace Piece" - uncredited
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jazz Is Our Religion
1972
voice
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Bill Evans Trio: The Oslo Concerts
2007
Himself
Jim Hall: A Life in Progress
1998
Documentary
Himself
A Tribute to Bill Evans
1991
Documentary
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1977-1979
TV Series
Himself - Jazz Pianist
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1975
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Universal Mind of Bill Evans
1966
Documentary
Himself
The Bell Telephone Hour
1964
TV Series
Themselves - Jazz Combo
Camera Three
1962
TV Series
Himself - Piano
One Night Stand: The World of Lenny Bruce
1959
TV Special documentary
Himself
The Subject Is Jazz
1958
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Io sono Tony Scott, ovvero come l'Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz