Everybody Digs Bill Evans was Bill Evanss second album released in early 1959, two years after his first record. The recording captures Evans at a time when he frequently played extended musical ideas using block chords. That combined with his use of pedals gave him a sound considered by critics to be innovative. Writing for Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos called the album a landmark recording for the young pianist. Samuel Chell of All About Jazz wrote: With its varied tempos, rhythms and programming, Everybody Digs Bill Evans sustains interest without allowing the listener for a moment to mistake the singular, inimitable voice of the leader. Its not hard to understand why many Evans followers list it as their favorite of the pianists recordings. It was voted number 3 in the 50 All-Time Overlooked Jazz Albums from Colin Larkins All Time Top 1000 Albums.
Track Listing:
- Minority 05:22
- Young And Foolish 05:55
- Lucky To Be Me 03:40
- Night And Day 07:36
- Epilogue 00:42
- Tenderly 03:33
- Peace Piece 06:43
- What Is There To Say 04:55
- Oleo 04:10
- Epilogue 00:42
everybody digs bill evans