October 1960 | Bill Evans’s apartment, New York City

ARTIST CONTEXT

Bill Evans transformed modern jazz piano through lyrical touch, impressionistic harmony, and an unusually conversational approach to trio playing. His introspective sound became one of the most influential models for pianists who followed.

CHUCK STEWART / PHOTOGRAPH CONTEXT

“When Bill Evans would get into some of those pretty melodic passages, he would lay his head down quietly on the piano and listen to himself. You might not get an exciting picture, but the mood creates a fantastic photograph.” — Chuck Stewart

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