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Everybody Digs Bill Evans

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June 1961, NYC: legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans has found his musical voice and created the perfect trio, including bass player Scott LaFaro, said to be his soulmate through music. A residency at New York's Village Vanguard culminates in the live taping of two of the greatest jazz records of all time in one night. Ten days later, LaFaro dies in a car crash. Numb with grief, Evans stops playing. Everybody Digs Bill Evans is the story of what happened next for one of the most influential and tragic figures in 20th century music.

Cast & Crew

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Grant Gee

Director

Anders Danielsen Lie

Bill Evans

Bill Pullman

Harry Evans

Laurie Metcalf

Mary Evans

Barry Ward

Harry Evans Jr.

Valene Kane

Ellaine Schultz

Critics Reviews

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) 14 hrs ago
The film is made with a lot of love and affection. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 5 days ago
4/5
This instant shoestring classic is a British and Irish-made period drama with huge ambitions. Go to Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times 5 days ago
4/5
This is not a film that elbows you into submission, but, in its minor-chord fashion, it stands comparison with great jazz movies such as Bertrand Tavernier’s ’Round Midnight and Clint Eastwood’s Bird. Go to Full Review Jordan Bassett NME (New Musical Express) 5 days ago
4/5
It’s Evans’ genius, rather than his tragedy, that lingers long after the final frame of Gee’s utterly absorbing film. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 5 days ago
3.5/5
A solid cast brings out the earthy edges of these intriguing, engaging people, while director-cowriter Grant Gee offers a lovely exploration of an artist grappling with serious personal issues. Go to Full Review Hilary A White Irish Independent 5 days ago
4/5
[The leap between locations, colour tones and decades] and Roger Goula’s score feel a little overworked in places, but the magic lies in that multi-powered cast, with Pullman, McGrath and Ward standing out aside their lead star. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis June 1961, NYC: legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans has found his musical voice and created the perfect trio, including bass player Scott LaFaro, said to be his soulmate through music. A residency at New York's Village Vanguard culminates in the live taping of two of the greatest jazz records of all time in one night. Ten days later, LaFaro dies in a car crash. Numb with grief, Evans stops playing. Everybody Digs Bill Evans is the story of what happened next for one of the most influential and tragic figures in 20th century music.
Director
Grant Gee
Producer
Janine Marmot, Alan Maher
Screenwriter
Mark O'Halloran
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Production Co
Cowtown Pictures, Hot Property Films
Genre
Drama, Biography, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 4, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 42m
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