Bill Evans: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Piano Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Legend (Keyboard Signature Licks) [Paperback] Review

I have absolutely no idea what the first reviewer was complaining about with this book. The transcriptions are incredible and the accompanying CD was remarkably helpful. It helps not to have to go out and buy every piece of Evans music represented in the book if you don't have it already in your library of music. The musicians playing the pieces are very good. OK, the pianist does not sound exactly like Bill Evans but who would? I bought this book primarily for Peace Piece and the transcription is exact. So much so that when played on the accompanying CD it even came out to the exact same timing as on "Everybody Loves Bill Evans" where the original first appears. The slowed down examples are excellent. I suppose one could quibble that the author did not discuss each piece in depth measure by measure but I challenge anyone to find a more accurate set of transcriptions. As far as doing it yourself? Good luck!!! Of all the Evans music books out there that I have seen I would definitely rate this the best.

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An in-depth exploration of the playing style of one of the most influential pianists in jazz. This book/CD pack uses excerpts from a dozen of Evans' best songs to demonstrate his various trademark styles. The CD includes full performance examples, as well as some slowed-down piano solo parts. Songs: Five * One for Helen * The Opener * Peace Piece * Peri's Scope * Quiet Now * Re: Person I Knew * 34 Skidoo * Time Remembered * Turn Out the Stars * Very Early * Waltz for Debby. Includes an introduction by the author.

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