Bill Evans on Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland - Part 1

[kaeli8]

I'm trying to match up the All of You he played at first with the form, but seems as though he doesn't play a full number of choruses. Is anybody else coming to the same conclusion?

[Zezlo]

I´m speechless, this is just great..

[88keysallday]

what year is this interview from?

[micheldvorsky]

Bill Evans is an incredibly rare combination of talent, humility, and artistic vision. That's why he's one of the very greatest Jazz musicians of all time.

[MrsEuniceMurray]

crazzee babies

[andycutone]

Beautifull, and perfect , thank you for such fine music.

[ehanbameh1]

Wow.

[MadBagOfHorses]

To my untrained ears All of You's timing seems down right off, if not just... less that smooth.

[sweetclover231095]

@MadBagOfHorses uhhh thats not called off timing thats called pure genius ....

[01234567898229]

En esta melodia me gustaria escucharlo de solista pero en un CD...la velda...

[Tomapella]

"My left hand is a little more...uh...competent." Wow, talk about humility. Bill Evans' music is truly timeless, this still sounds so fresh today.

[gmmrtn]

Great artist and teacher !

[pressurecookers1]

Bill, I miss you so much!

[05855191]

Simply beyond humans.

[PappaWheelie]

Was this before or after "Conversations with Myself"?

[cursestar]

@PappaWheelie long after. this was towards the end of his life.

[Mattius946]

this makes me cry. i wish he were still here. he could teach us so much. this conversation and recording and every recording of bill evans is priceless. he is one of the most inspirational and extraordinary musicians ever. I wonder how great he would have gotten if he couldve lived to billy taylor's or marian mcpartland's age.

[radiokid2]

I did a new solo piano transcription of this version and an accompanying interview with Chick Corea that will be in the May 2010 issue of Downbeat mag....(on the stands in May.)

[AGAG789]

I cummed to the first part, seriously, for like 30 seconds

[radiokid2]

I did a transcription of this version and it will be featured in the June 1010 issue of Downbeat magazine.

His appearance here with McPartland is available on CD also.

[JAIS61]

Listen to the master Bills last 30 seconds in this interview. What an incredible displacment he can play in.

[art2liv4]

So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes (Waltz for Debbie).

[olivieraleman]

Ive been listening to Bill Evans for 30 years and I think I like his solo playing most of all.

[jazzmatik]

Bill's version of All of You here is just ridiculous. I only have to hear 1 seconds to know that it's Bill playing. He has such a heart-melting touch, and his ability to spontaneously translate his thoughts onto the piano is inspiring.

[TheGetterdone]

Bill Evans was a gifted musician.On this video,he played "a waltz for debie",different than in another video.His left hand had more feel.Iquess i want to say, it was beautiful.

[kaveh60]

Bill, we miss you!

[rillloudmother]

what date was this recorded or aired?

[custardapple777]

It's so encouraging that this maestro is humble enough to admit how hard he has worked on his art

[rillloudmother]

yeah, it is cool to hear him say that he wasn't born playing like that.

[mqblues]

Evans is one of the few musicians I can listen to for days -- then have to stay away from for weeks while his phrasing works its way into my heart and soul.

[stertim]

I couldn't have put it better myself. Why does it take so long to absorb his melody/timing/phrasing?

[dmcII]

@mqblues Yep Bill was a treasure. RIP...!

[MrRickywallace]

@mqblues Right! I listen to him almost every day. He's the Chopin and John Keats of jazz piano. I have this cd. Wish I could've seen him!

[jamflu]

Mariam McPartland held a major part in the history of American Jazz. She played for years at the Hickory House, a jazz club int NYC. Some the the musicians who played with her, called her friend as well as their savior are Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and many more. Joe Morello the drum great played with her for years before going with Dave Burbeck. Mariam was great.

[AviramG]

damn, he plays his ass off on All of You :)

[ookland81]

A Marian McPartland interview results in double the pleasure for the listening public.

Her personal musical talent is equal to the guest she interviews. Two stars for the price of one.

She just clicks with who ever is on the stool on the day. Amazing,

[Vayshen]

Wow. Really good quality. One of the best I've ever heard from Evans on whatever.

Thanks for uploading!

[rosolino38]

omg

[catndryer]

It's Marian McPartland...............you should at least get the ladies name right.

[marikohidaka]

I came across Marian Partkand on podcasting a couple of years ago. Since then, I've heard all of her programs with a lot of fun and interest, as well. In particular, this one is my favorate since it is very much classic jazz piece which sounds very much comfortable to me. Thanks a lot for sharing on youtube!

[maxweinbergisgod]

bill evans is my idol in life...bro

[tingolon]

Bill Evans is my idol in jazz piano ...thanks for shared.

[montanaboy99]

Bill Evans is the best. I love you Bill Evans

[DAYTONACOUPE65]

Bill Evans > Majestic>Sublime

[Ju14sound]

thanks for sharing!

[paulplaystheguitar]

Does anyone know what kind of piano is being played? Any guesses? Really nice sounding. Granted 99.9% of that is Bill Evans but this piano sounds really nice in general.

[aarfeld]

I have some memory that Marian uses a Baldwin in the studio where she tapes her show, but you may wish to check to see if she has a website and gives the detail.

[paulplaystheguitar]

Oh thanks so much. Granted, I'm not going to go out and automatically buy a new piano. Maybe if I hit the lottery.

[creolelady182]

Bill Evans is playing a Baldwin Piano

[jmotherfuckinswags]

thanks for this it just made my night!!!!!!

[bobvilla11]

Bill Evan's true virtuosity shows here. He is a mature player, and even he realizes that studying his older recording. I personally think his drug use transcended him above that of a regular musical mind.(i dont want people saying "mozart didn't do drugs". I know that. But it's no doubt psychoactives change the way you think and henceforth how you interpret and play music)

[LargsJazzer]

Thank you for this posting.... fantastic !

[perryham]

The most anticipated show every week. Thanks!

-from toronto

[blue47er]

If you need a more appropriate quote then why not that of Hampton Hawes: "Good old music will never be bad just as bad new music will never be good."

[sitarnut]

Krishnamurti said, "only fools compare"- just accept what is offered...quit judging, all the stress goes away.

[LJDRVR]

The sad thing is that today's young music consumer has heard NIN and Britney Spears but couldn't tell you who Bill Evans was. They're missing their whole misical heritage and something very beautiful and unique. What was it Duke Ellington said?

"There are only two types of music. Good music and bad music."

[sephiroth112787]

I dissagree... Music is a abstract and objective thing, it cant be bad or good, except by personal standards and opinions

[ZachRhea2]

True but Duke was still right. There are only two types, good and bad, but it's up to you to determine which is which and that all depends on how you analyze it.

[jbxman]

I think you mean "subjective"

[muzikborn13]

NIN = Good Music

Britney Spears = VERY Bad Music Haha. I love jazz, but it's not the 'only' good music, (but i do love it). But, i definitley agree that everyone is missing out. Jazz was (and still is in many ways) a trail blazing style of music... it was not respected as music in the begining. Just like some good music nowadays.. (something to remember),... but i'm definitley not talking about Britney Spears!

[ilovebillevans]

This is amazing. Thanks. x

[footy104]

they probably hooked up after the recording! lol

[6of1halfdozanthr]

your comment is rather crass my man

but not w/o some insight i suppose as listening to the show it does seem there's some 'thing' happening ...

at least on her end. maybe the junky jeenyus' side too

why not ... theyre communicating on a level quite apart from your normal ' cup of coffee

[footy104]

um...its called a joke man!

[hobgoblin5921]

wow i hadn't heard these at all, thanks!

[jazzpsalti]

Bill's short little thing here of All of You, it's a testament of the fact that the limitations are not limitless... musically I think Bill goes just as far out into the stratosphere as Coltrane did, and he does it within the walls of conventional jazz

[jamssmith]

can these interviews be found on CD?

[elmusishian]

Yes

[Faxelade]

The title is "PIANO JAZZ"

[hommefriday]

@jamssmith This has been one of greatest wishes in life , ever since a friend sent me a tape of Marian and Bill discussing piano playing. Please the Powers who have the original recordings, I beg you to release a CD - please!!!

[BlockChordsRed]

all Bill Evans fans--anybody who loves music--

should hear these clips. thanks.