Everybody Digs Bill Evans cover

Everybody Digs Bill Evans

Bill Evans · 1959

48 min · 11 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz

A delicate interplay of lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies that defines cool jazz's emotive landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • structured journey with emotional peaks
  • delicate melodies for introspective moments
  • captivating harmonies during quiet evenings
  • wave-like pacing for reflective listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone, punchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in March 1959, 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' was Bill Evans' third studio album, following his acclaimed work on 'Portrait in Jazz'. At this point in his career, Evans was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in jazz, known for his innovative use of modal harmony and lyrical improvisation. This album further showcased his distinct style alongside a stellar trio featuring Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Keith Jarrett· Herbie Hancock

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Minority 5:25
  • 2 Young and Foolish 5:53
  • 3 Lucky to Be Me 3:37
  • 4 Night and Day 7:17
  • 5 Epilogue (take 1) 0:41
  • 6 Tenderly 3:33
  • 7 Peace Piece 6:38
  • 8 What Is There to Say? 4:54
  • 9 Oleo 4:08
  • 10 Epilogue (take 2) 0:38
  • 11 Some Other Time 6:09

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