Description: This is a LIKE NEW Hardcover Edition of the 1998 biography entitled, "BILL EVANS: HOW MY HEART SINGS" By Peter Pettinger.Bill Evans (1929-1980) is universally acknowledged as one of the most influential of all jazz pianists. Classically trained on flute, violin, and piano, Evans chose jazz - specifically the jazz piano trio - as his medium. This biography tells Evan's story. Based on research and conversations with many of Evan's friends and colleagues, as well as Pettinger's firsthand memories of performances at the Village Vanguard in New York and Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London, it describes the life, the musicmaking and the legacy of this major American jazz artist. The author asseses Evan's recordings and analyzes his technique, tone production, approach to group playing, and compositional methods. With a full discography and dozens of photographs, the volume should be welcomed by jazz fans and general readers alike. This book is in LIKE NEW condition with no bent or creased pages. It may have been skimmed through but not read, It is missing the dust jacket and shows its age on the cover and the pages, but has been stored away and kept in good shape. Comes from a smoke-free home. Using eBay's new Managed Payments, I will accept Paypal--to pay by credit card--Paypal Credit, and Google Pay as payments only. Domestic Shipping is FREE and the book will be sent via MEDIA MAIL from the post office. I will also ship Worldwide to any other country for $25.00 via the eBay Shipping Program. Good luck and buy with confidence!
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Features: Missing Dust Jacket, With Photos
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 362 Pages
Publication Name: Bill Evans : How My Heart Sings
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Subject: Composers & Musicians, General
Item Height: 1.2 in
Publication Year: 1998
Item Weight: 26.3 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Peter Pettinger
Subject Area: Music, Biography & Autobiography
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover