Bill Evans: But Beautiful (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Bill Evans: But Beautiful is a music film, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Pianist Bill Evans (1929–1980) was one of the most influential jazz musicians of his instrument from his first recordings to his last. He possessed a very personal touch combined with a unique harmonic style. He played in many different instrumental settings, but he is best remembered for his many trio recordings and his less numerous solo albums. A very introverted figure, Evans' life was tormented by an addiction to drugs that proved fatal. The selections on this DVD—taken from a single concert—show him performing marvelous music with the members of his last regular trio—bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe La Barbera—nearly a year and a half before his tragic and untimely death. Among the highlights are versions of Gary McFarland's waltz "Gary's Waltz" and of Bill Evans' own composition "Turn Out the Stars". Live in Iowa, January 30, 1979.
Who’s in it. Bill Evans: But Beautiful stars Bill Evans as Himself, Marc Johnson as Himself and Joe La Barbera as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bill Evans: But Beautiful has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bill Evans: But Beautiful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bill Evans: But Beautiful tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bill Evans: But Beautiful (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bill Evans: But Beautiful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bill Evans: But Beautiful worth watching?
- Bill Evans: But Beautiful holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bill Evans: But Beautiful?
- Bill Evans: But Beautiful stars Bill Evans, Marc Johnson and Joe La Barbera.
- When was Bill Evans: But Beautiful released?
- Bill Evans: But Beautiful was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.