Bill Evans Sheet Music
About this collection
Bill Evans Sheet Music
Bill Evans transformed jazz piano with his harmonic sophistication and lyrical touch. This collection brings together sheet music and play-along materials centered on Evans' compositions and interpretations, ideal for pianists wanting to understand his approach to jazz standards and original pieces. The Artistry of Bill Evans piano books and Jamey Aebersold's Bill Evans volume give you multiple entry points into his style, from close study of his voicings to real-time improvisation practice.
Who it's for
- Intermediate to advanced jazz pianists refining their harmonic language
- Private instructors teaching jazz piano interpretation and history
- Jazz students preparing for ensemble or solo performance
What's inside
- Piano books with Bill Evans' voicings and arrangements (Artistry volumes 1 and 2)
- Jamey Aebersold play-along book with accompanying CD for improvisation practice
- Intermediate/Advanced level materials focused on jazz standards and original compositions
Things to consider
Start with The Artistry of Bill Evans Vol. 1 if you want to analyze his chord work and comping style on paper. If you're ready to improvise over his changes, add the Jamey Aebersold volume and CD so you can hear the harmonic context while you play. Volume 2 takes his approach deeper once you've absorbed the fundamentals in Vol. 1.