Bill Evans: How My Heart Sings

A comprehensive biography of the brilliant jazz composer and pianist Bill Evans. This enthralling book is the first biography in English of Bill Evans (1929-1980), one of the most influential of all jazz pianists. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life (the personal tragedies and commercial successes), his music-making (technique, compositional methods, and approach to group playing), and his enduring legacy. The book also includes a full discography and dozens of photographs.