No one on earth sounds like Bill Evans. One of the greatest composers and players ever. He creates such an atmosphere...soft breezes, late nights, quiet rain, starry nights...he's an impressionist painting in sound. God I love Bill Evans.
this series of videos is a treasure for teachers and students. i think bill evans puts it very clearly, that you have to work rigorously on fundamentals before you permit yourself the freedom to play the deeper aspects. you also have to enable yourself to discover, to play like a child, to experience things for yourself, because mechanical training of some material leaves you with (perhaps) material for the short term, but it isn't a sustainable and lively experience in the long term. very universal advice, for musicians and people working on anything else. take this to heart..!
A revelation...a way of approaching the artistry of jazz I have never heard expressed so directly...I was always taught it was about imitation, transcription, and repetition of what was already developed by the icons. This 3 part presentation has got me thinking.....about both teaching and learning.
it's about learning jazz step by step in a true and hardworking way, so you understand everything you play, instead of approxiamating the whole problem and overplay something you don't know what is. You must know your music changes, know the things that have been played before, and know what you have to do.. with a spark of adventure.
No one on earth sounds like Bill Evans. One of the greatest composers and players ever. He creates such an atmosphere...soft breezes, late nights, quiet rain, starry nights...he's an impressionist painting in sound. God I love Bill Evans.
Why does simply watching a genius at work make so many people tear up? 😢
this series of videos is a treasure for teachers and students. i think bill evans puts it very clearly, that you have to work rigorously on fundamentals before you permit yourself the freedom to play the deeper aspects. you also have to enable yourself to discover, to play like a child, to experience things for yourself, because mechanical training of some material leaves you with (perhaps) material for the short term, but it isn't a sustainable and lively experience in the long term. very universal advice, for musicians and people working on anything else. take this to heart..!
"I had 11 piano students..." I really do wish I was one of them.
A revelation...a way of approaching the artistry of jazz I have never heard expressed so directly...I was always taught it was about imitation, transcription, and repetition of what was already developed by the icons. This 3 part presentation has got me thinking.....about both teaching and learning.
Bill Evans, truly a legend.
how could any one of BILL EVANS students not want to do what Bill is teaching, Bill Evans is a pure genius
priceless footage and confirmation of principles I have discovered. Being"real" is paramount in jazz that "tells stories."
Great teacher, amazing pianist!!!! Love Bill Evans
it's about learning jazz step by step in a true and hardworking way, so you understand everything you play, instead of approxiamating the whole problem and overplay something you don't know what is. You must know your music changes, know the things that have been played before, and know what you have to do.. with a spark of adventure.
Wow! I love finding these sort of interviews. They are so inspiring. Such salient points all aspiring musicians can use. What a gift! :)
It doesn't seem like his brother is interrupting. It's like two guys (brothers) having a conversation. Great stuff.
Thank you again for posting this. The music is haunting, so simple. Never any flourishes with Bill Evans. Genius.
Big hands! Lovely Bill Evans.
wonderful. i teach guitar and have learned lots from this. thanks for the download.
the themes of his tunes at the end are so incredibly beautiful, very unfortunate that there arent any solo renditions of for example "my bells"
very precious ideas!!!
Jeeez that playing qt th end 🥹😭😭
Thanks!
nice message!
Thank You very much for time and info. im looking for "the path"...my path and this help to.
Bill is my god. Always.
Bill Evans - the Chomsky of jazz
Except Bill Evans isn't a pedophile.
Who is the host that's interviewing him? Is that Harry?
Thanks !
It is really good video...
by the way...I didn't know evans has a brother...
anyway...thanks !!!
has anyone done that for you yet?
Could anyone write the important points please?
Some of us cant listen English but we could read it.
Reply me please.
The first rule in jazz club is you do not talk about jazz club.
That's Bill's brother.
Великий Гений, перед которым я упал бы на колени как подкошенный
They may be brothers, but I sense a Salieri/Mozart thing going on between them, certainly on the less-known brother's side.
No, they were very close
Dont be an ass. They were extremely close, Harry's death destroyed Bill and he died only a year or two later
whos the other one? who is like interviewing evans?
Long time ago haha. It’s his brother i think
@BodhiSvaha persuasion