Bill Evans

American jazz pianist and composer. Younger brother of Harry Evans Father of Evan 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 280623 - Best Instrumental Jazz Performance - Small Group Or Soloist With Small Group for 68359 - Best Jazz Performance - Small Group Or Soloist With Small Group for 243667 - Best Jazz Performance By A Group for 333441 - Best Jazz Performance By A Soloist for 333441 - Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group for 371751 - Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist for 225555 Database shared names: Contemporary keyboardist: Bill Evans. Jazz saxophonist: Bill Evans. Studio technician: Bill Evans.