I did my thesis on Bill's music. Late 70's. Then I caught him live at a local club, went back to his dressing room on the break, told him and he was flattered. He and Marc Johnson were eating pizza. Very casual, no pretense. A few years later he died suddenly at 51 and I still know where I was when I heard the news. The world is a more beautiful place because of Bill Evans. Like so many artists, he suffered greatly. But also like with many artists, great beauty grew from the pain. And the beauty remains.

The Christian philospher Soren Kierkegaard once said, "A poet is an unhappy being whose heart is torn by secret sufferings, but whose lips are so strangely formed that when the sighs and cries escape them, they sound like beautiful music." Bill Evans was a poet in this sense.

It's 2AM in London and raining outside. Perfect match with this song.

I come here almost everyday. So to every one who's passing by, have a nice day in the name of Mr Bill Evans.

"Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin never died. They simply became their music."

Bill did a master class at Eastman School when I was there, circa 1974. He held up his hands, and apologized that he couldn't play for us. His fingers were swollen like hot dog weenies, and his fingers could not fit in between the black keys. Only later did we find out he was on methadone, trying to kick the heroin habit he had developed with Philly Jo Jones. He was doing the master class with Phil Woods. They both agreed there was no such thing as a b13 chord (which is everywhere today, lol) Phil said "it's a #5, man, or sometimes a b6!" I've always remembered that. I saw Bill many times, but most poignantly I saw him at Rick's Cafe Américain in Chicago in August 1980, 3 weeks before his death. I, too went backstage to talk to him about how much we studied his music at Eastman, and he was very happy about that. He is in a small handful of consummate jazz artists I admire, and I agree he didn't die because he lives forever in his music.

Here’s a story for you. Back in February 1969, my brother at college wrote a letter to me letting me know about his new album, Bill Evans Trio. He said “you really need to listen to it. I think you’ll love it.” Well, I just found that letter and realized that I had never checked out Bill Evans. Snd so today 7/28/23, I KZfaq him and realized that my brother was right. And now, in my latter years, I can enjoy the works of a master musician… He is definitely in the company of greatness!

Bill's playing is like a poet with a huge vocabulary, a gift for eloquence and an empathy for the deep yearnings within our souls. Maybe that's why people describe his playing as being so lyrical, except that his music describes that which words will never do.

This marks a milestone in my life. I have never listened to Bill Evans before, and now I know I always will.

Evans didn't think of himself as a genius, but as someone who worked very hard over many years to get to the point where the subconscious mind could take over while playing.

Many years ago, I played a dozen albums by the greatest jazz pianists of all time for a friend who was a top classical player. He knew next to nothing about jazz, but was willing to listen. I gave him everyone from Erroll Garner, to Dave Brubeck, to Oscar Peterson. But of all those albums, he only commented on TWO. The first was Art Tatum, who, "blew him away." But when I asked him about Bill Evans, he thought for a moment, then said this: "THIS guy was so far ahead of all the rest, like someone from a different planet. I cannot easily explain it." He didn't realize that he just did.

I listen to him nonstop in these days of forced national quarantine. Music and longing and fear and patience in the times of coronavirus. Like someone in love with life. Take care, all of you.

As my Piano teacher would always say: "play the rests loudly." Bill did this better than anyone..by far.

Every chord the perfect color; every riff or run, the perfect narrative.

I'm in this "crazy" relationship, as I would love to describe, he is a very honest man, so hyped all the time, a little bit too crazy, never hesitates to do anything, so full with ideas and art. I met him on a vacation I was on, because I am leaving the country soon, so he is, we instantly clicked, ever since the first moment our eyes met. As he said he is planning to marry me, and he seems serious about it, I don't know why, but I always laugh when he says that, I guess I'm just used to that kind of promises at this point, and before we met, I realized that I can love a person too much, without being so sad they left, I realized that everyone is going to leave at some point, and because of too many reasons. Now, my boyfriend, and my uncle, are outside on the balcony, on a very beautiful starry night in December, and I am inside, listening to this piece, questioning if I and that guy ended up spending our lives together, how it will be like, and knowing that, I love him too much, and I don't really know if he really feels the same.

Bill Evans is just off the planet - genius of harmonic invention and sensitive syncopation - utter beauty and rarest musical intelligence

I want to mention an observation that came here after listening to Bill Evans for a few years now. He is by far one of the few select musicians that leaves the impression of his songs ending at the right time. Never do I get the feeling that they end too soon or run on too long. For me that is perfection. Never overstating because it's not necessary. Obviously it's a testament to the composer providing good bones but with jazz it's too easy to get carried away. Much like my comment here...haha

Always strikes the perfect balance between the intellectual and the emotional.

It's 4 AM here in Tangier.. a sleepless night.. an overwhelming blue sensation.. but fortunately, there's this magnificent music

The first chords just touch my inner child full of innocence. I was in love for the first time and we heard this together. Now shes gone, but the feeling is imbedded in this sound.

In my opinion, this is the greatest recording that he ever made.

4 am in Auckland, fresh coffee, Bill Evans and the cat for company.... bliss

Lucknow is drenched in rain today. I am sitting on my roof and a rare, pleasant wind blows. And Bill Evans accompanies me this evening. What a joy ❤

I'm just so grateful that Bill Evans recorded so much before his to early demise. Rip Bill, thanks for all of this.

Miles: "I've sure learned a lot from Bill Evans. He plays the piano the way it should be played."

What I love about Bill Evans is that he pours his heart and soul into these beautiful masterpieces.

It's almost 2022 and I still come back here to feel what it feels like to be someone in love

Man his choice of chords and articulation is on another level!

There are times when I want to escape Tatum's arpeggios and Oscars oscillations. Want to move past Powell's pulsations and Dizzy's Big Bang Bebop. Times when I want to hear a music that's as beautiful, quiet, and intimate as a flower moving toward its bloom. Time for Evans. He fits the bill. And hear he gives a stalwart performance of a stalwart standard. A match made in heaven. Brilliant.

I get emotional when I listen to Mr. Evans. I guess that is what happens when your invited to look into someone's soul.

I fell in love with Bill Evans when I was 8 years old. Even as a child I knew there was something special about him. Something deep that I didn't yet understand, but grew to understand as I matured.

Bill discovered that sweet spot between the intellect and the heart, the aesthetic and the soul. I think about his music everyday and have for about 25 years now.

Bill is an inspiration for all average pianists, who can reach what he did with work, discipline and honesty.

Listening to Bill Evans for the first time and it’s soothing me in this depressed mental state. Things, in time, will improve and I will remain hopeful. A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Sending love from Chicago

Bill Evans deserves more than attention in this day and age, his music is just too exquisite.

772 dislikes?? Really?? Who would ever come here, listen to this wonder and put a dislike??? It was always a mystery to me why people would bother... pity for them.

If you're not in love at the opening chords, you will be at the final notes. Bill....ahhhhh.

Never heard of bill evans until this instant .... But I will never forget his name.....

For the pianist I've idolized for over 50 years as a musician, I've always loved what Miles used to say about Bill--"Bill Evans plays with this quiet fire!" I was fortunate to have had three encounters one-on-one with Bill.The 2nd--and most meaningful to me-- was when Bill appeared in L.A. with Chuck Israels and Paul Motian. I spent 3 hours with Bill in his motel north of the Capitol Records Bldg. I learned a great deal about Bill that day. We talked about music, of course, but also philosophy, even sports! Bill let me copy chord changes to some of the songs he performed. Most interesting to me was these changes were written on matchbook covers, napkins and menus! I saw no "book"! My experiences with Bill will always be close to my heart, and as a pianist-composer of 50+ years, Bill remains the biggest influence of my musical life.

He opened the door to a whole new world for me. Bless his beautiful heart.

Lately I find myself, out gazing at stars... And listening to Mr Evans.

The world may perish as it will; All the hatred, fear, destruction. I will forever listen to Bill Evans once in a while to reassure myself... My mind shall stay pure. Surround yourself with things you wish to experience.

We’re just in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and I like a lot of people are feeling rather low but just listening to Bills piano soothes the soul and gives me hope that we can get through it. His playing is so beautiful and ethereal. He’s just the best.

this is the strongest emotional response i've had in years to hearing a piece of music for the first time , it's just beautiful

As a fan of classical music I find Bill Evans a good transition for me to enjoy Jazz music and develop an interest in hearing more Jazz, thanks you for this incredible music.

These chords somehow brought tears to my eyes.

this makes me reminisce on a lifetime i never had

It’s so easy to make happy songs. Being fake happy is second nature we are all great actors when it comes to that. But making heart wrenching sad songs that can be so painstaking and undeniably true yet beautiful isn’t easy. Bill just lets it all hang on this one I love it

More than sixty years after discovering Bill's music, it still affects me the same profound way.

I don't think I've found an artist as consistently touching as Bill Evans seems to be. I'm new to jazz so I think a lot more remains to be seen but I couldn't have asked for a better place to start!

With the chops this guy has, and to play with this much taste and class on such a beautiful song, displays greatness in every aspect. Evans was a great one. Beautiful recording. I like that the tape hiss hasn't been all removed and the track occasionally distorts.

Bill Evans was a genius. There are many in the world of jazz. But his sensitivity in playing ballads is unsurpassed. Ben Webster said, 'Anyone can play hip-shaking music. Takes soul to play a ballad'. Like many tragic players he died too young. But listening to this and My Foolish Heart. It just stops you. Llucky we still have his music....

This is from Bill's solo CONCEPTIONS double LP, recorded in NYC in April 1962. Same time he recorded Danny Boy. He was really just 'getting back' from his mourning-recovery period after Scott LaFaro's tragic death the previous Summer.

damn you bill, always making me cry

It's 5 pm and I'm working in Mestre (Venice-Italy). Covit19 outside. But Bill create a magic world!

His mind.......We're inside his mind. We're a part of him, and he a part of us.

no other human can playing like him. his touch is different. deeper than the deepest.

Nobody can play like him. Such gorgeous and inventive playing. A true master.

Wow...what a gifted artist. I love the song...reflective,passionate,sensitive....'like someone in love'. Wonder who he was thinking of when he wrote it. Thank you for sharing.

He’s telling stories using piano notes ❤ how beautiful 🤩

Taehyung's music taste never fails to amaze me. This is truly a masterpiece

Listening to this for the zillionth time.. It makes me feel helpless

とても綺麗な和音、いつまでも愛されるピアノの巨人。最高

I’ve been coming back to this video for 4 yrs now

Bill Evans was perfection, I could never tire of his playing. Thank you.

imho, among jazz pianists, Bill Evans is more "intentional" (he comes closer to conscious intent behind every note that he plays) and less "guarded" (both emotionally and spiritually) than any pianist I have ever listened to (which is a bunch of them)

This is gorgeous.

So calm. stress and depression gone for a moment. Thx bill

Bill Evans is my favorite jazz pianist. He made a mark in jazz history and should be respected. Also, the delicate touch gives me an indescribable impression. The romantic Bill Evans!

As he did a few times on "Danny Boy", Evans goes up a key while improvising. This creates an ever uplifting feeling.

1957 .. you can feel it in the way he played this song ..it's a time capsule.

My dear Bill, I know you're just a far soul in the deepest elysium... But I'd really desire to ask you... Did you steal the awe from heaven so that you were able to paint this music with such a perfect blossoming of colors and tones? No... Don't mind Bill... I know you probably don't even know how all this mood was flowing from you magic.. But I am sure that all the mankind should just say four single easy words: Forever Thank you Bill...

I don't even know how much I've listened to this composition by Bill. It's just so damn beautiful.

It's so beautiful that so many people are touched by Bill Evans. Personally, I mean. I guess he'd be surprised but pleased. ❤️ Bill Evans

is it weird that me, a 16 year old, is spending my time listening to this? maybe, but I wouldn't have it any other way

Up until now I’d never heard of bill Evans so I’m sure glad I stumbled across the wonderful song, it’s lovely when you come across new wonderful music.

His pieces are a real lesson of elegance and class

I've always considered Bill Evans both jazz and classical pianist and composer . the way he plays piano explains it all. very unique

He holds notes like he is thinking through the music, having us join in with his travel, his feelings, such is life with delays. Bill, Teach us how to feel this, to feel life, love and all!

Beautiful beyond words. Who could possibly not like this

A genius. So advanced, complex in a minimal way. When classic intepretation meets jazz, that's Bill.

My favorite player ever. So happy I got to hear him up close and personal. Has there ever been a more personal player?? No one compares.

Simply Complicatingly Beautiful ❤️

He played the piano as if his heart spoke through his keys and strings. I pray my poetry speaks like Bill Evans.

Beautiful and elegant, as always. Genius. One of my teachers at Berklee was indignant that John Lennon was mourned at the time of his death, and said 'What about Bill Evans?!!" He had a point.

So amazing, so lyrical, so sensitive: that is Bill Evan at his very best!! Celestial jazz improvisations with french impressionist undercurrents..... Just bewitching and magic!

Bill with the magic touch every time.

Smooth AND beautiful.

This song goes deep in one's soul.......such sweetness, curiosity to the mysteries of life....contemplating, reflecting: what is.....what makes us feel alive!! Listening to this gives that daily uplifment & looking ahead within life's unknown and embracing it ✨️ 🤲🏽🤗💖

There is a joyful sweetness to this, but underneath it notes of an almost nostalgic longing. Just beautiful.

"I come here almost everyday", a very kind way to honor the unforgettable bill.

Coming across this piece by Evans for the first time and i am falling in love...

3:40... I can't describe what a genius he was. I'm completely mesmerized. Thank you Mr Bill Evans for what you gifted us !

Definition of sublime: "of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe". Bill Evan's playing was "sublime".

late night..... Lately I find myself out gazing at stars, hearing guitars..

So beautiful...so intimate...

I just did a film on Bill Evans, and the power of his music, the depth and the beauty is still there.. its timeless just as this great "like Someone in Love" is. thanks so much Bill, for making this music and making our lives so much richer.

What an amazing tune to listen to. Bill was a genius.

Stumbling along gracefully, like someone in love. This is genius.

Forever grateful for the ability to hear ❤️