There are at least three artists with this name: 1.) Bill Evans (born William John Evans; 16th August 1929-15th September 1980) was one of the most famous jazz pianists of the twentieth century. Along with
McCoy Tyner and
Oscar Peterson, he was the force behind the biggest evolution in jazz since
Art Tatum and
Bud Powell. His use of impressionistic harmony, his inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire...