The Bill Evans Trio was a groundbreaking jazz group led by the influential American jazz pianist Bill Evans. Formed in 1959, the trio initially featured Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums, although the lineup would change over the years due to various circumstances, including the tragic death of LaFaro in 1961. The trio was known for its nuanced, introspective approach to jazz and its use of impressionisti
... MeerThe Bill Evans Trio was a groundbreaking jazz group led by the influential American jazz pianist Bill Evans. Formed in 1959, the trio initially featured Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums, although the lineup would change over the years due to various circumstances, including the tragic death of LaFaro in 1961. The trio was known for its nuanced, introspective approach to jazz and its use of impressionistic harmony, which was heavily influenced by Evans's classical music background. Their interplay and the equal role given to each instrument were revolutionary at the time and have since become a standard for piano trios.
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