Bill Evans Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Waltz For DebbyBill Evans1rank/position

Bill Evans – Waltz For Debby

A graceful waltz known for being dedicated by Bill Evans to his beloved niece.

It’s often heard in cafés and films, so many of you have probably come across it before.

Its charming melody, as if capturing the innocent figure of a young niece, warmly enfolds the listener’s heart.

The piece’s allure lies not only in the piano taking center stage, but also in the intimate ensemble where the bass and drums speak on equal terms.

Originally released in 1956 as a solo piano work, the trio performance on the famed album “Waltz for Debby,” recorded live in June 1961, is breathtakingly beautiful.

It’s perfect for quietly listening on a calm night or relaxing on a leisurely afternoon.

Even those who simply enjoy the mood of jazz will find it easy to appreciate.

Spring Is HereBill Evans2rank/position

Spring Is Here

Like weaving pale light, the delicate tones spun from the piano by American pianist Bill Evans sink deep into the heart.

Recorded in New York in December 1959 and included on the album “Portrait in Jazz,” this piece beautifully captures both the joy of spring’s arrival and the fragile feelings that, for some reason, keep one from embracing that joy straightforwardly.

The conversational interplay of Scott LaFaro’s bass and Paul Motian’s drums renders loneliness and the pain of heartbreak with even greater depth.

It’s a track to savor in a quiet room at the turn of the seasons, when spring’s light and shadow intersect.

A gem of a performance recommended for those who wish to touch the subtleties of life.

Someday My Prince Will ComeBill Evans3rank/position

Someday My Prince Will Come

Bill Evans, a composer who achieved worldwide popularity with jazz that incorporated the musicality of Impressionism, such as Debussy and Ravel.

For anyone who has dabbled even a little in jazz, he’s a familiar name.

This piece, “Someday My Prince Will Come,” is used as an insert song in Disney’s film Snow White, and is known in Japan by the title “Itsuka Ōjisama ga.” While the original has a fantastical atmosphere, this rendition stands out for its jazzy, warm, and cheerful mood.

Alice In WonderlandBill Evans4rank/position

Bill Evans – Alice In Wonderland (The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 – take 1)

This “Alice in Wonderland” is a Disney song, but Evans turns it into jazz with a completely different vibe.

The version on the album is a live recording from the Village Vanguard, so it makes you feel as if you’re actually there.

My Foolish HeartBill Evans5rank/position

My Foolish Heart

When it comes to jazz piano, this is the man—Bill Evans, who enjoys great popularity in Japan as well.

Among his works, “My Foolish Heart,” included on the celebrated album Waltz for Debby, is originally the theme song from a film of the same name, but many people probably think first of Bill Evans’s rendition.

His piano tone, as if weaving a story, is something you can listen to forever.

Autumn LeavesBill Evans6rank/position

Autumn Leaves

This is a track from jazz pianist Bill Evans, who hails from New Jersey, USA, included on his 1959 album “Portrait in Jazz.” As a leading figure of modern jazz, his beautiful touch on the piano and richly colored arrangements remain timeless.

The piece is “Autumn Leaves,” a famed chanson that is also celebrated as a jazz standard.

You Must Believe In SpringTony Bennett & Bill Evans7rank/position

You Must Believe In Spring – Tony Bennett and Bill Evans

Tony Bennett, a popular music singer who was active from the 1950s to the 1960s, was so highly regarded that Frank Sinatra called him “the best singer in the world.” Even during the heyday of rock, his steady vocals kept him in the spotlight among many listeners.

A collaboration he did with the world-renowned jazz pianist Bill Evans is the work You Must Believe in Spring.

With melodies and lyrics themed around spring, it became a beloved classic in many countries.