Bill Evans Piano Trio Explorations

ILPN-301

In this course, students explore the style and original compositions of Bill Evans, including Waltz for Debby, Turn Out the Stars, Bill’s Hit Tune, Re:Person I Knew, Orbit, Letter to Evan, and more; as well as versions of common jazz standards such as Stella By Starlight, Witchcraft, Spring is Here, and Solar. Students focus on creating a musical conversation within the jazz trio, comping, improvisation, and harmonic analysis. Course materials include recordings and transcriptions. Knowledge of topics covered in HR-212: Harmony 4 is useful but not required. A bass player and drummer will be provided.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 5
Required Of
None
Electable By
Piano principals
Major Elective for
Performance
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
PIANO
Course Chair
Dave Limina
Taught By
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