Movie Description
Bill Evans: But Beautiful
(2008)Overview
Pianist Bill Evans (1929–1980) was one of the most influential jazz musicians of his instrument from his first recordings to his last. He possessed a very personal touch combined with a unique harmonic style. He played in many different instrumental settings, but he is best remembered for his many trio recordings and his less numerous solo albums. A very introverted figure, Evans' life was tormented by an addiction to drugs that proved fatal. The selections on this DVD—taken from a single concert—show him performing marvelous music with the members of his last regular trio—bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe La Barbera—nearly a year and a half before his tragic and untimely death. Among the highlights are versions of Gary McFarland's waltz "Gary's Waltz" and of Bill Evans' own composition "Turn Out the Stars". Live in Iowa, January 30, 1979.
Featured Crew
- Cast : Bill Evans,Marc Johnson,Joe La Barbera
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleBill Evans: But Beautiful
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-03-11
Original Language
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesSalt Peanuts
Genres
- Music