Album: At the Montreux Jazz Festival by Bill Evans (1968)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Live

Description: Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival is a 1968 album by the American jazz pianist Bill Evans, recorded live at that year's Montreux Jazz Festival. The trio's performance on this album won them the 1969 Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group.

Recorded: June 15, 1968, Montreux Jazz Festival, Casino de Montreux, Switzerland

Artist Background: Bill Evans (born William John Evans; 16th August 1929-15th September 1980) was one of the most famous jazz pianists of the twentieth century. Along with McCoy Tyner and Oscar Peterson, he was the force behind the biggest evolution in jazz since Art Tatum and Bud Powell. His use of impressionistic harmony, his inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and his syncopated and polyrhythmic melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists, including Herbie Hancock, Denny Zeitlin, C... Part of the New Jersey, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the New Jersey, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1960s, Live


Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival is a 1968 album by the American jazz pianist Bill Evans, recorded live at that year's Montreux Jazz Festival. The trio's performance on this album won them the 1969 Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group.

Recorded: June 15, 1968, Montreux Jazz Festival, Casino de Montreux, Switzerland

At the Montreux Jazz Festival

Bill Evans

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