Harmony and theory essential concepts series authors. This is a video of the complete class that was originally uploading in 2010 in segments. The hugely popular and critically acclaimed book of extensive analysis of several evans tunes, including b minor waltz and time remembered with examples and commentary, quartal voicings, etcavailable at fine music stores. Join dave for a barbybar analysis of bill evans solo classic, a time for love. The bill evans trio volume 1 19591961 featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums. Browse hal leonard from hal leonard at sheet music plus. Jan 25, 20 bill evans on piano jazz pianist bill evans was a giant of jazz piano and one of marian mcpartlands first guests on piano jazz in 1979. His shelves held works by plato, voltaire, whitehead, santayana, freud, margaret mead, sartre and thomas merton. Aug 11, 1998 this enthralling book is the first biography in english of bill evans, one of the most influential of all jazz pianists. The harmony of bill evans songbook kindle edition by. Jack has included, as track 26, an18 minute recording of himself playing evans classics in a wonderful medley. Evan s first band was charlottesville, virginiabased cloud valley with missy raines bass, charlie rancke guitar. Instead of playing on his debut session as a leader, he turned the piano seat over to the young pianist bill evans.
Keyboard instruction sheet music book by bill evans jack reilly. The new version has a cd now included with the examples of the porrtions explained and notated in the text with a bonus. Evans earned a masters degree in music from university of california, berkeley in 1992, with a focus on ethnomusicology. In this lesson we explore and apply altered harmony and chord alterations. It includes two important theory chapters, plus ten of bill s most passionate and melodically gorgeous works.
The book is the founding text of the lydian chromatic concept lcc, or lydian chromatic theory lct. A compilation of articles now revised and expanded that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter letter from evans, this unique folio features extensive analysis of evans work. Hal leonard harmony of bill evans volume 2 bill evans died in 1980 but the compositional legacy he left behind is forever expanding. However bill evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of. However bill evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. What aspects of music theory did bill evans understand. Bill and dana have four children three daughters, and a son.
Bill evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians an. The harmony of bill evans volume 2 paperback march 1 2010 by jack reilly author, bill evans author 3. Jazz has evolved its own harmony apart from other genres of music. Mar 14, 2016 eloquence is an album composed of songs played by jazz musicians bill evans and eddie gomez between the years of 1973 and 1975. Excerpt from sids master class a guitarists approach to the harmony of bill evans 92606 on. The harmony of bill evans, volume 1 with cd audio keyboard instruction. Forewardthe harmony of bill evans bookjack reilly by. Stevens though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of god. Hal leonard, inc, the worlds largest music publisher is doing very well with the recent book the harmony of bill evans vol. In order to improvise and compose in the idiom, a basic understanding of this harmony how chords move and connect with each otheris essential.
In reillys second volume, he provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of evans compositions. A guitarists approach to the harmony of bill evans mikes. May 31, 2017 any answer to this question coming from anyone other than bill evans himself will be at best informed speculation, so thats what this is. This biography is a detailed examination of the pianists career, describing his work in key jazz trios, his festival and concert appearances, and recording sessions, and looking at his relationships with various record labels. There is no more influential jazzoriented pianist only mccoy tyner exerts nearly as much pull among younger players and journeymen and evans has left his mark on such noted players as herbie hancock, keith jarrett, chick corea, and brad mehldau. Read unlimited books and audiobooks, and sheet music. Bill evans died in 1980 but the compositional legacy he left behind is forever expanding. Historic collaborations 19571962 offers a firsttime indepth analysis of major works by gil evans and miles davis, including transcribed full scores for blues for pablo, new rhumba, bess, you is my woman, and will o the wisp. Hal leonard harmony of bill evans volume 1 bookcd edition bill evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. Free bill evans cd of your choice with book purchase. Hal leonard harmony of bill evans volume 1 book cd edition bill evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. Bill evans 19291980 played a major role in the history of modern jazz. The harmony of bill evans by jack reilly recording jazz collection visual bill evans.
Harmony of bill evans by jack reilly, bill evans, paperback. Harmony of bill evans ebook nov 9, 2008 by admin 0 comments posted in. Any answer to this question coming from anyone other than bill evans himself will be at best informed speculation, so thats what this is. I transcribed quite a bit of bill evans in college, and i have a few observations about his playing that mig. Hal leonard harmony of bill evans volume 2 musicians. The harmony of bill evans, volume 1 with cd audio by. Bill evans was an avid reader, in particular philosophy and humorous books. The harmony of bill evans jack reilly, bill evans download. Compositions are influenced by a persons background and everything with which an individual comes into contact. William john evans august 16, 1929 september 15, 1980 was an american jazz pianist and composer who mostly played in trios. Bill evans trio bill sunday at the village v bill evans trio bill waltz for debby. Shop and buy the harmony of bill evans sheet music.
Bill evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. This book is songs written by bill evans, arranged for solo piano by andy laverne, a respected player and student of evans. Sure, i had been told that in my early harmony classes at berklee in the mid 50s but it kind of went over my head and i never thought about it much till now. The harmony of bill evans volume 2 paperback march 1, 2010. I picked up a copy of the book from bill at banjo camp north. Bill evans bio, divorce, net worth, ethnicity, salary. The harmony of bill evans has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Bill evans the ultimate collection for jazz keyboardists to learn 40 evans classics with exact notefornote transcriptions. Bill evans master class with dave frank complete youtube. Nardis is a composition by american jazz musician miles davis. The book also features over 40 photographs of many of todays leading bluegrass performers from tom tworek, bill evans and gretchen snyder. So much, that he wrote a book about his lydian concepts in theory and harmony. Discover the connection between jazz pianist bill evans and the playing of guitar greats like lenny breau, jimmy wyble, john stowell and sid jacobs. Evans returned to the scene as a leader in december 1958 with the album everybody digs bill evans, which included the famous peace piece, a haunting vamp for solo piano that sounds like a longlost satie gymnopedie. The harmony of bill evans by bill evans jack reilly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
In reillys second volume, he provides a deeper appreciation and. Read the harmony of bill evans by jack reilly available from rakuten kobo. Professional musicians have done some fine work in exploring evans compositional designs, but the voluminous detail and indepth analysis of master pianistcomposer jack reilly, is by far the most comprehensive work done yet, as evidenced by his harmony of bill evans, volume i hal leonard corporation, 1993 and the new book you are now reading. The lydian chromatic concept of tonal organization is a 1953 jazz music theory book written by george russell. The 10bar form is much shorter than most jazz standards, and is even shorter than a 12 bar blues. In transcriptions of bill evans you can find impressionist harmony, inventive interpretations, block chords. It was written in 1958, during daviss modal period, to be played by cannonball adderley for the album portrait of cannonball.
It was jack reillys paper on inversions that gave me the clue. It is a compilation of articles on how bill evans used harmony. He taught me the theory of harmony written by arnold schoenberg and. Despite my aversion to transcribing, i did get a few books of his voicings,the most interesting ones being jack reillys books and his analysis of bill s harmonic system. Evans first working trio turned out to be his most celebrated, combining forces with the astounding young bassist scott lafaro and drummer paul motian in threeway telepathic. This disc is russells very first session as a leader.
May 01, 2020 bill evans relationship status is single and selfpartnered. Because the form just contains 10 measures, it is usually repeated many times in a performance. And, as youll soon learn from pianist bill evans, the dominant chords in a minor ii v can be varied in a multitude of ways, even from chorus to chorus. The harmony of bill evans volume 2 hal leonard online. With the passage of time, bill evans has become an entire school unto himself for pianists and a singular mood unto himself for listeners. On the whole the transcriptions of bill evans is intermediate difficulty. Obviously, evans extensive studies in college and beyond went far beyond what one thin book can cover, but it does what it does efficiently and well. The piece has come to be associated with pianist bill evans, who recorded it repeatedly. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, block chords, and trademark rhythmically independent, singing melodic lines continue to influence jazz pianists today. He learned banjo in person from masters such as tony trischka, alan munde, bill keith, ben eldridge, sonny osborne, and j. Born in plainfield, new jersey in 1929, bill evans began to study the piano at age six. Blue in green tutorial bill evans chords, voicings, pdf. In this enhanced version of the 2006 masterclass from sid jacobs, you will get to see how understanding guide tones, voice leading, counterpoint, melody and using open strings can create a unique. Click here to hear roll in my sweet babys armsfor a cd sample.
A guitarists approach to the harmony of bill evans mike. With this dvd, you learn by doing or in this case, by singing. The book presupposes a fundamental knowledge of the anatomy of chromatic chords but is. The bill evans guitar book jazz guitar lesson 88 youtube. Now with a cd bill evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. For further study on several more evans originals, including extensive and indepth analysis of some of the later compositions like t.
This enthralling book is the first biography in english of bill evans, one of the most influential of all jazz pianists. It was released posthumously in 1982 on fantasy records personel. Jack reilly bill evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. So many jazz historians and critics consider bill evans most important contribution to jazz to be perhaps his unique approach to ballads. Eloquence is an album composed of songs played by jazz musicians bill evans and eddie gomez between the years of 1973 and 1975. Lydian chromatic concept of tonal organization wikipedia. Nenette evans, bill evans widow, was a great encouragement in the early stages of this project. Dana lynne lee is an associate in corporate finance in the commercial banking division of citibank in new york, us.
Mar 27, 2015 similar to gil evans, george russell had his own ideas about harmony and arranging. He was previously married to dana lynne lee from 19942012. Virtual king of the modern jazz pianists who forged a gentle style of his own from the 1950s on. Western harmony simplified, the author outlines a comprehensive system for understanding the elements and construction of harmony, and unlike other harmony theory books, whs never loses sight of the forest through the trees, offering a simple approach for the layman and experienced alike. The harmony of bill evans by jack reilly and bill evans sheet. On this program, the usually quiet and reserved musical. Sid jacobs guitarists approach to the incredible harmony of bill evans. Alice in wonderland autumn leaves bill s hit tune blue in green days of wine and roses emily everything happens to me five for nenette how about you. Russells work postulates that all music is based on the tonal gravity of the lydian mode. The lydian chromatic concept of tonal organization is a 1953 jazz music theory book written by. The harmony of bill evans volume 2 reilly, jack, evans, bill on. The perfect book of harmony to understand the spirit of bill evans, but in the same time, the spirit of jazz and harmony, a musthave book that every musician. Bill evans biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
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