Lyle Mays ✶ Bill Evans (one hour ext.)

In 1993, Geffen releases Lyle Mays’ third solo record titled, “Fictionary”. Drummer Jack DeJohnette as well as bassist Marc Johnson joined to form the time-honored jazz piano trio. Here now, the first track on the record, the song called “Bill Evans”, expanded for a longer auditory adventure. ✶ Here are the words of seven-time Emmy winner and eight-time CableACE winner ROY FIRESTONE . . . I want to add a final story on my friend Lyle Mays, in my mind, one of the greatest musicians the world has ever known. Lyle Mays knew what he wanted to do from the time he was 9. He was musically attracted to people like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, but his hero was the legendary pianist, Bill Evans. Lyle Mays was interested in other things. He loved billiards. He loved to figure out strategies and ways to make shots. He loved basketball and math. He fell in love with music composition becaus