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Bill Evans Video(VHS/DVD). Bill Evans was one of the few white musicians to etch his mark deeply into the heart of classic jazz. His improvisational style integrates all the harmonic subtleties inherited from the great European composers—Bach, Debussy, and Ravel—all of whom Evans studied with a passion. His collaboration with Miles Davis in the 1960s represents a crucial moment in the evolution of contemporary jazz. Here, performances with his famous trio illustrate his superb ability to interact musically with other improvisationalists. Both his life and career show the rigor and artistic passion that influenced a music generation, and continue to influence musicians since his death. (57 minutes)
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