Bill Evans: But Beautiful
Synopsis
Pianist Bill Evans (1929–1980) was one of the most influential jazz musicians of his instrument from his first recordings to his last. He possessed a very personal touch combined with a unique harmonic style. He played in many different instrumental settings, but he is best remembered for his many trio recordings and his less numerous solo albums. A very introverted figure, Evans' life was tormented by an addiction to drugs that proved fatal. The selections on this DVD—taken from a single concert—show him performing marvelous music with the members of his last regular trio—bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe La Barbera—nearly a year and a half before his tragic and untimely death. Among the highlights are versions of Gary McFarland's waltz "Gary's Waltz" and of Bill Evans' own composition "Turn Out the Stars". Live in Iowa, January 30, 1979.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Bill Evans: But Beautiful
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Salt Peanuts
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What is Bill Evans: But Beautiful about?
Pianist Bill Evans (1929–1980) was one of the most influential jazz musicians of his instrument from his first recordings to his last. He possessed a very personal touch combined with a unique harmonic style. He played in many different instrumental settings, but he is best remembered for his many trio recordings and his less numerous solo albums. A very introverted figure, Evans' life was tormented by an addiction to drugs that proved fatal. The selections on this DVD—taken from a single concert—show him performing marvelous music with the members of his last regular trio—bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe La Barbera—nearly a year and a half before his tragic and untimely death. Among the highlights are versions of Gary McFarland's waltz "Gary's Waltz" and of Bill Evans' own composition "Turn Out the Stars". Live in Iowa, January 30, 1979.
Who directed Bill Evans: But Beautiful?
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Who stars in Bill Evans: But Beautiful?
The principal cast of Bill Evans: But Beautiful includes Bill Evans, Marc Johnson, Joe La Barbera.
When was Bill Evans: But Beautiful released and how long is it?
Bill Evans: But Beautiful was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 50m.