Blue in Green is a notable modal ballad that circles round the unusual length of 10 bars - a key track on the biggest selling album of all time - KIND OF BLUE. by The Miles Davis Sextet. Of course, nobody realised that this album would become so important but Miles decided to copyright the music in his name just in case royalties might be realised. Blue in Green was actually composed solely by Bill Evans who signed his rights away for the sum of $50 immediately after the recording. Miles gladly paid him. It was a sound investment for Miles while Bill Evans never got the credit or … read more
Blue in Green is a notable modal ballad that circles round the unusual length of 10 bars - a key track on the biggest selling album of all time - KIN… read more
Blue in Green is a notable modal ballad that circles round the unusual length of 10 bars - a key track on the biggest selling album of all time - KIND OF BLUE. by The Miles Davis Sextet.… read more
Borrowing heavily from the impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, pianist Bill Evans brought an introverted, relaxed, and lyrical classical sensibility into jazz. Along with his keen technical ability and nuanced sense of harmony, Evans worked to democratize the role of the bassist and drummer in his succession of piano trios, encouraging greater contrapuntal interplay. After gaining widespread attention as a member of Miles Davis' late-'50s group, Evans garnered further acclaim for his own work, leading a celebrated trio with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian and … read more
Borrowing heavily from the impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, pianist Bill Evans brought an introverted, relaxed, and lyrical classical sensibility into jazz. Along with his keen technical… read more
Borrowing heavily from the impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, pianist Bill Evans brought an introverted, relaxed, and lyrical classical sensibility into jazz. Along with his keen technical ability and nuanced sense of harmony, Evans w… read more