Innovative and highly regarded jazz pianist (1929–1980) who worked briefly with Miles Davis before forming his own trio in the late 1950s. Evans’s influence as a keyboard artist has been acknowledged by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett. Plagued by a decades-long struggle with hepatitis and drug addition, Evans died at the age of 51. Semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of Evans and Eddie Gomez sitting by the water, signed in black felt tip, “Bill Evans ‘80.” Photo is affixed to an identical size board. In fine condition, with some scattered light creasing to top right corner and along bottom. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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