Orrin Keepnews
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Orrin Keepnews was an American jazz writer and record producer known for founding Riverside Records and Milestone Records, for freelance work, and for his work at other labels.
Orrin Keepnews
Bill Evans
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William John Evans was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. His extensive use of impressionist harmony, block chords, innovative chord voicings, and tr
Orrin Keepnews
…what he wanted, but I didn't, so I had to catch on to this express train as it went roaring by," With Keepnews as producer, and adding such artists as Bill Evans, Cannonball and Nat Adderley, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Griffin and Jimmy Heath, the label soon rivaled Prestige and Blue Note Records as a leading New…
Evans in 1961
Program of Evans's graduation concert. April 24, 1950.
Chet Baker worked with Evans on his album Chet in 1958–1959.
Miles Davis in 1955, three years before meeting Evans.