Jazz piano recital tribute to Bill Evans

Abstract

This graduate Jazz Piano recital had the objectives of developing performance skills and techniques, knowledge of Bill Evans, including his biography, style and analysis of his songs, as well as knowledge in how to organize a recital. Bill Evans is one of the most important and influential Jazz musicians in music history. This recital was based on several song standards from Bill Evans and other composers, and was performed by a piano trio band, which includes a pianist, a bassist and a drummer. The study includes creation of sheet music for the chosen songs, including an edition of the lead sheet of Bill Evans' performances. The recital was played with a piano trio band, and included the following selections: 1. Five, composed by Bill Evans 2. Israel, composed by John Carisi 3. Waltz for Debby, composed by Bill Evans 4. Comrade Conrade, composed by Bill Evans 5 Mornin' Glory, composed by Bobbie Gentry 6. The Days of Wine and Roses, composed by Henry Mancini The recital took place at the College of Music, Mahidol University on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 11.00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in room B112.;