Only Child

This exceptional songbook presents Bill Evans' most beloved melodies and songs arranged by noted jazz pianist/educator Andy LaVerne, himself a student of Evans. Titles include: Bill's Hit Tune • Children's Play Song • For Nenette (in both C and Db) • Laurie • Letter to Evan • One for Helen • Only Child • Orbit • Peace Piece • Show-Type Tune • Time Remembered • Turn Out the Stars • Very Early • Walkin' Up • Waltz for Debby • Your Story • and more. Features a reminiscence by LaVerne, with performance notes on his adaptations.

Over 60 original compositions transcribed and edited by Pascal Wetzel. Leadsheets generally follow the latest recording to show the evolution of the tune and maturation of the artist. Counterlines, codas, chord extensions and chord changes for improvisation are included. Added features are lyric versions of 10 tunes, 3 essays about Bill Evans' life and music, photographs, and discography. Includes: Fudgesickle Built for Four • Interplay • Laurie • My Bells • Orbit • Song for Helen • Time Remembered • Turn Out the Stars • Very Early • Waltz for Debby • and more.

Publikacja zawiera transkrypcję debiutanckiego koncertu Billa Evansa w Ratuszu w Nowym Jorku w 1966 roku. Na krótko przed koncertem zmarł ojciej Billa - Harry L. Evans. Utwory są przez to bardzo emocjonalne i nasycone uczuciami. Wiele z nich, na nowojorskiej scenie miało swoją premierę.