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by Keith Shadwick (Author) "Considering the ubiquity of Bill Evans's stylistic influence in the past 40 years of jazz, it is worth pausing here to consider the state of..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Backbeat Books (21 Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0879307080
  • ISBN-13: 978-0879307080
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Bill Evans (1929-1980) played a major role in the history of modern jazz. This biography is a detailed examination of the pianist's 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. B&w and color photos are included. Shadwick, a m
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5.0 out of 5 stars A jazz pianist's dream!, 10 May 2002
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Bill Evans was one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time and he created some overwhelmingly beautiful music as he played hunched over a piano. "Everything Happens to Me" explores his talent and his music career, in an informed and entertaining way. Illustrated with some atmospheric, smoky black and white photos, and stylish colour album covers to boot! Yes, Keith Shadwick talks about Evan's troubled life, but you can tell what he's really fascinated by - the music itself. Wonderful!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding musical biography, 3 Jun 2009
By J. Severidt "jornfin" (Rovaniemi, Finland) - See all my reviews
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From today's point of view, Bill Evans was easily the most significant modern jazz pianist. Few would have said the same during his lifetime, though, since he stood outside of the avant-garde movements of his day (free jazz, fusion). Combining classical elements (both pianistic and structural), he created his own style, beautiful yet never superficial, inspiring pretty much everyone who came after: Brad Mehldau, Bobo Stenson, etc.

Author Keith Shadwick calls his book on Evans a musical biography, deliberately focusing on Evans' musical development, his trios, and his albums both as leader and as sideman. Evans' private life is mentioned only insofar as it is relevant for his musical development, such as his heroin addiction, his marriages, or his first wife's suicide. Other than that, it's all about the music.

Most CDs receive a track-by-track analysis, and it is apparent that the author has a deep understanding of both classical music and jazz. This allows him to point out the immense influence of Brahms, Debussy, Satie, and others on Evan's playing and composing. It is interesting to learn that even Evan's finger position was a mixture of the classical pianists "hook" and the jazz man's "flipper". The more you know about music theory, the more you will appreciate this book - yet even if you don't know much (like me), you still won't ever find it dull or over the top. All analysis is concise, to the point, and easily understood in its conclusions.

Thankfully, though Shadwick clearly loves Evans' music, he is never in awe of the pianist. This allows him to stay critical, and he is unafraid to point out weak performances and weak releases. (At times, his opinions are interestingly at odds with the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings' verdicts.)

I have loved Bill Evans' music for a long time. Yet I had not come to a full understanding of the ever-changing trio personnel; and I have found it hard to choose among the dozens of albums under Evans' name. No more of that! The book provides a clear outline of the musical journey Evans undertook, of the chemistry between the different trios' members - and it quickly turns into a long list of shopping recommendations, which I appreciate!
In addition, it is very nicely made. A discography is included at the end.
After the fantastic books by Ashley Kahn (Kind of Blue, A Love Supreme, The House that Trane Built), this is another must-read for lovers of jazz and piano music in general.
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