5 Facts About Bill Evans’ Final Studio Album, We Will Meet Again

  1. It was Bill Evans’ last studio album Recorded in 1979, We Will Meet Again was the final studio album Evans completed before his death in 1980.

  2. It features a quintet The album includes Evans on piano, backed by a quintet that includes saxophonist Larry Schneider and drummer Joe LaBarbera.

  3. The title track is a tribute The song “We Will Meet Again” was written by Evans as a tribute to his late brother, Harry Evans.

  4. It won a Grammy The album won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group in 1980.

  5. It was released posthumously The album came out after Evans’ death, adding to its poignant legacy as his final studio statement.