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To: RoosterRedux
When I think of Bill Evans, the first song that comes to mind is Blue in Green. Often credited to Miles Davis, Evans is a co-writer, quite possibly the primary composer.
7 posted on 02/25/2026 4:34:38 PM PST by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment

I think Miles might have ripped off Bill for a bunch of stuff.


10 posted on 02/25/2026 4:38:42 PM PST by RoosterRedux (“Critical thinking is hard; that’s why most people just jump to conclusions.”—Jung (paraphrased))
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment

That sure is a stunning piece of music.


32 posted on 02/25/2026 6:17:48 PM PST by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is goings to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment

Blue in Green was my first exposure to Evans. Brilliant composition and piano tonal coloration. He was a perfect piece for Miles’ very short-lived (‘58-‘59) modal jazz inventions / experimentations. Wish Miles would’ve recorded a few more albums along those lines (after Milestones and Kind of Blue). Peak of this career. Thankfully Evans ran with that style in the early ‘60s and recorded his (imo) best work.


34 posted on 02/25/2026 6:33:15 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
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