Brought a new sophisticated and european influence to jazz piano and is today considered one of the most influential pianists of modern jazz. some of his more famous recordings are, sunday at the village vanguad and waltz for debby. he drew influences from the french impressionist composers claude debussy and maurice ravel, as well as bebop pianist bud powell. his playing can be described as lyrical, sensitive, and introspective yet with an underlining commitment to swing.

Bill Evans.

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Bill Evans, the famous Piano player is credited for bringing a new yet sophisticated European impact on jazz piano for which he is recognized as one of the most impactful modern jazz pianists. He brought an entirely new formation to the piano trio that laid stress on intricate interplay along with similar contributions from all the other three members. His unconventional techniques (sensitive, lyrical, and introspective with a touch of swing'), highly nuanced touch, clarity of his music, and reformation of chord voicing system that was used by pianist led him to win five Grammies.