Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, hasyet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. There in lies the sole purpose of this book. A compilation of articles now revised and expanded that originally appeared in the quarte rly newsletter Letter from Evans, this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans’ work. Pieces examined include: B Minor Waltz Funny Man How Deep Is the Ocean I Fall in Love Too Easily I Should Care Peri’s Scope Time Remembered and Twelve Tone Tune.

Author Jack Reilly is a pianist, composer and educator in both the jazz and classical genres. He has chaired the Jazz Studies departments of the New England Conservatory of Music, Mannes College of Music, and The New School. He is presently Jazz Piano Professor at Rowan College in New Jersey.