Portrait of Bill Evans - Orrin Keepnews

[frugelheifman]

Only one thing has to be understood.

Bill Evans was the most influential pianist in the history of jazz music.EVERYONE after Bill Evans was influenced by this man. This is not an opinion. It's an absolute fact.

[Guitfiddlejase]

Wow! That "ManagerGuy" sounds like quite "the authority"!!!LOL!

I love these videos! thanks for posting them JazzVideoGuy!

I am grateful to know you on here....

[daves9377]

I wish this was not edited.

[JazzVideoGuy]

@daves9377 Not sure what you mean. Please clarify.

[daves9377]

@JazzVideoGuy Sure, I mean Keepnews' opinions on Bill Evans. In some parts it seems he's about to say something interesting and then it's edited. Great Video anyway, and thanks for sharing it.

[JazzVideoGuy]

@daves9377 OIC.  He's a man who sometimes goes in different directions when he's talking, like a solo that's improvised, so I had to try and edit his clips in a way that would make sense and have some continuity.

[Dfrankjazz]

All are invited to a BEAUTIFUL Bill Evans master class on his life and music. Type in "Dave Frank" Evans on Youtube. Bill lives!

[RatchaMan]

ManagerGuy1... So, you're a mature cool cat? Your words betray your immaturity and lack of cool.

[ManagerGuy1]

You delete any comments that do not help you make money old man. You are not man enough to admit that this listing on youtube is nothing more than a tease commercial to help you sell product. You make up so much now that Bill is dead - and you present yourself as "the" authority. We know that you write in comments about yourself just to stroke your ego and again, trying to make sales. Bill Evans had the talent, NOT YOU. Don't forget that. I dare you to let this listing stand here.

[TheWinmaster]

first tune is Know What I Mean, second is Spring Is Here, is with Scotty, maybe Love For Sale?

[VanHoorelbeke]

I couldnt say it better Mark. Its all machine tooled garbage today.

[Syllerud]

additional info: Orrin Keepnews = Re, person i knew.

Song was dedicated to him. :-)

[kevinherbert]

Gr8 post Bret...as usual....

[oldbump]

I miss Bill Evans.

[creolelady182]

Great interview- Thanks for uploading. i am a fan of the great Bill Evans. gain my sincere appreciation!

[paxwallacejazz]

wow so fascinating so many pieces of the puzzle . The depth of Bill's introversion  and true humility. The insights into the Lafaro / Evans partnership very cool .

[99dancini]

Bill Evans, even with his personal challenges, was a triumph in the world of jazz. Orrin helped Bill's music touch so many.

[Qtooshy]

You may also be listening to 'Spring is Here' off of PORTRAIT IN JAZZ, the song that starts at :34

[woohah18]

What's the song in the beginning called?

[anthrax1218]

That's "Know What I Mean?" It's off of an album by the same name. It says it in the credits. It's a really great album, "Venice" is a beautiful tune.

[Lillars]

Merci beaucoup !

[hymnoftheorient]

Very informative-nicely edited. Great viewing for those wanting to educate themselves about 'the music'. Peace!

[Jebowski]

Ahhh, I wanted to hear about Chuck Israels....

[madero111]

Orrin Keepnews sounds just like Cyril Wecht!

However I do thank Orrin for his this info on Bill Evans.

I didn't listen to some of the greats back then, i was digging Bill Evans though.

I have mentioned Elvin Jones to people and??

[joeb434]

Wow to see Orrin Keepnews. What a legacy. His Collections series is worth the money. The 24-bit remastering is worth every penny.

[shire2005]

@joeb434

"The 24-bit remastering is worth every penny."

Yes it is. Unfortunately the riverside releases were remastered for general purchase in 16 bit and while they sound good maybe not quite as good as 24 bit. Some Riverside albums are available remastered as 20 and 24 bit but at a higher cost.

I own a large number of Riverside Cds more than Bluenote because i like the people Orrin Keepnews recorded like Blue Mitchell, Cannonball, Jimmy Heath and Evans and Monk.

[DAYTONACOUPE65]

every yr in Downbeat since before and after he died Bill Evans was named Most influential pianist by a majority of jazz piano players

[mgb1970]

What song is playing in the beginning with the sax?

[JazzVideoGuy]

"Know What I Mean" from the Cannonball Addreley album of the same title.

[jaymusic143]

Yep! Which Bill Evans wrote for Cannonball especially for that date. Thanks for all your excellent work, Bret!

[ChangitoMalo]

Keepnews produced some of Bill's best.

[holdemjoe]

How about a hand for the producer Orrin Keepnews,for having the insight to record these cats in the first place? Try to get his book "The View From Within"(Oxford University Press,1988)-a great read on the fine hard bop of the period.

[holdemjoe]

How about a hand for producer Keepnews for having the insight to record these cats in the first place? Track down his informative book on what it was like-places,personaliies and such-called "The View From Within"(Oxford University Press,1988)if you can find it. It's worth the effort.

[seiyuhosono]

He is the greatest pianist of all time for me.

[rafikcc]

One of the great unknown "masters." If you ask anyone about Bill Evans, they sadly won't know who he is. Except for those in industry. Thanks for posting.

[VanHoorelbeke]

Ahh,bill still has influence on young pianist, but yes most of the general public doesnt know him. They know Kenny G, a nothing player who makes millions playing mostly out of tune,simple bs-sad

[jazz1bro]

@VanHoorelbeke

My man! It seems that those who can't play jazz are most often in charge of the industry and look at music to be a tool for talking money out of the wallets of ignorant people who like to boast how they like jazz but actually don't like Charlie Parker after listening to him. Most things have been dumbed down for the buck and we have and are paying for it. The ignoring of jazz history and other historical contributions made by those who created jazz is one of the dumbest things..

[ezekielvictor]

but if you ask anyone about jazz in general, they probably won't know what it is anyway. xD ask a jazz player about Bill Evans, and they'll know who he is.

[MikeyL]

He did play great!

[lilbits]

Sad. He played great. It's a shame.But I do remember his name.