ComposerBill EvansgenreJazz, modal jazz, hard bop, Third stream, Cool Jazz, post-bopsource_urlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_EvansnameBill EvansoccupationComposeroccupationPianistoccupationArrangerwikipedia_paragraphWilliam John Evans (better known as Bill Evans) (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was one of the most famous and influential American jazz pianists of the 20th century. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists, including Herbie Hancock, John Taylor (jazz), Steve Kuhn,Don Friedman, Denny Zeitlin, Bobo Stenson and Keith Jarrett, as well as as guitarists Lenny Breau and Pat Metheny. The music of Bill Evans continues to inspire younger pianists like Marcin Wasilewski, Fred Hersch, Bill Charlap, Geoffrey Keezer, Lyle Mays, Eliane Elias and arguably Brad Mehldau, early in his career. Evans is an inductee of the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame.record_labelVerve Recordsrecord_labelFantasy Recordsrecord_labelRiverside Recordswikipedia_inbound_page_count428originPlainfield, New Jersey, U.S.instrument_playedPianoassociated_withCannonball Adderleyassociated_withMiles Davisassociated_withPhilly Joe Jonesassociated_withPaul Motianassociated_withTony Bennettassociated_withScott LaFaroassociated_withEddie Gomezassociated_withMarty Morellassociated_withGeorge Russellname_birthWilliam John Evansbirth_date1929-08-16 00:00:00.0death_date1980-09-15 00:00:00.0PERSON