Hal Leonard THE HARMONY OF BILL EVANS VOLUME 2 PIANO + AUDIO EN LIGNE - PIANO SOLO
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Summary of This Book
Although Bill Evans passed away in 1980, the influence of his writing continues to inspire jazz pianists. This second volume by Reilly offers a deeper exploration of his compositions, aiming to develop a concrete understanding of his harmonic universe and phrasing. It begins with two theory chapters focused on particularly decisive concepts in this repertoire: modulation and relationships between keys. These themes, addressed chapter by chapter, help structure memorization and make improvisation more fluid, even in a context as subtle as Bill Evans'.
The core of the work brings together ten of the pianist's most passionate and melodically striking pieces, accompanied by voicing charts for each title. More sophisticated than in the first volume, these voicings invite work on voice leading, left hand/right hand balance, and chord color, in order to recapture the dense and singing sound typical of Evans. The author emphasizes that the technical effort and listening demands are richly rewarded by progress in accompaniment, harmonic reading, and freedom of playing.
Also noteworthy is the presence of "Lament for Bill" in chapter 13, a tribute piece in which the author honors Bill Evans' musical genius. Finally, the online audio effectively complements the reading: it allows verification of musical intention, assimilation of the written examples, and strengthens the overall appreciation of this jazz piano method.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Bill Evans | Instrumentation | piano |
| Artist | Bill Evans | Genre | jazz method |
Questions frequently asked
What jazz harmony topics are covered in volume 2?
Two theoretical chapters are dedicated to modulation and key relationships. These concepts structure the memorization and improvisation work within the Bill Evans aesthetic.
How many pieces does The Harmony of Bill Evans Volume 2 contain?
The book includes ten Bill Evans pieces, accompanied by voicing charts for each title.
Are the piano voicings detailed?
Each piece includes voicing charts. The content addresses voice leading, distribution between left and right hands, as well as chord coloring. The voicings are described as more sophisticated than in the first volume.
Is an audio track included with the method?
An online audio track accompanies the method to hear the musical intent and assimilate the written examples.
Is the piece Lament for Bill included?
"Lament for Bill" is featured in chapter 13 as the author's tribute piece to Bill Evans.
