Bill Evans (saxophonist)
William D. Evans (born February 8, 1958) is an American jazz saxophonist, who was a member of the Miles Davis group in the 1980s and has since led several of his own bands, including Push and Soulgrass. Evans plays tenor and soprano saxophones. He has recorded over 17 solo albums and received two Grammy Award nominations. He recorded an award-winning album called Bill Evans – Vans Joint with the WDR Big Band in 2009.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William D. Evans |
| Born | February 8, 1958 Clarendon Hills, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Elektra/Musician, Blue Note, Jazz City, Lipstick, ESC, BHM, Vansman |
| Website | www |
He has played a variety of music with his solo projects, including bluegrass, jazz, and funk. His style is influenced by Michael Brecker, Bob Berg, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Steve Grossman, and Dave Liebman.
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