Everybody Digs Bill Evans
dir. Grant Gee · 2026
The experience of profound loss can lead to a deep questioning of one's purpose and identity.
In June 1961, Bill Evans finds himself at the pinnacle of his career, performing with his musical soulmate Scott LaFaro at the Village Vanguard. Just ten days after their triumphant night, tragedy strikes, leaving Evans in a profound silence that echoes through his life and music. Watching this film feels like stepping into a smoky jazz club, where every note carries the weight of loss and every silence speaks volumes.
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.
