Graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in piano performance

Released first album, 'New Jazz Conceptions'

Joined the Miles Davis Sextet

Recorded 'Kind of Blue' with Miles Davis

Formed the Bill Evans Trio with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian

Scott LaFaro died in a car accident

Recorded 'Sunday at the Village Vanguard' and 'Waltz for Debby'

Won first Grammy Award for 'Conversations with Myself'

Married Nenette Zazarro

Divorced Nenette Zazarro

Last public performance in Hughes Creek, Alabama