In this lesson we will analyse a transcription from one of the most influential pianists in history of jazz music, Bill Evans.
We reharmonise the A section of the song, incorporating Bill Evans style voicing techniques such as quartal harmony and drop two voicings.
Bill Evans was a true innovator. He revolutionised the sound of the jazz trio and influenced jazz pianists that came both before and after him.
In this workshop we explore Bill Evans‘ most famous compositions and discuss the style and influences of his harmonies.
We create a solo piano arrangement of the song Spartacus Love Theme – written by Alex North. The arrangement is in the style of Bill Evans.
In this lesson, we will create a solo piano arrangement of the well-known standard “Waltz For Debby” written by the great Bill Evans.
One of Americas greatest ballads… the most famous version of My Foolish Heart is undoubtedly the Bill Evans trio version.
The tune “Emily” is played in many different keys, but we will create this arrangement in the key of G, like several Bill Evans recordings.
Block chords and drop 2 style voicings were used extensively by jazz pianists such as George Shearing, Bill Evans, Barry Harris and Red Garland.
Introduced by the pianist Bill Evans, the ‘So What’ chord is a minor 11th voicing that sounds great over minor chords with the 5th in the melody.