

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Larry McDonough - CD Release for Conversations with Bill Evans
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Award-winning pianist, composer, and singer Larry McDonough returns to bring the legendary pianist and composer Bill Evans back to life in a solo show covering the music and personal life of Bill Evans that has filled rooms in across the country. The show includes piano and voice, spoken word, and commentary on the life of Bill Evans.

Evans performed on the Miles Davis album "Kind of Blue" in 1959, the best-selling jazz album ever. His trio with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian introduced simultaneous improvisation and is regarded as a seminal modern jazz trio. He received 31 Grammy nominations and seven awards, and was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame.

McDonough recorded his 2025 Back Room show for his new CD, Conversations with Bill Evans. He will perform selections from the CD along with songs of other pianists who worked with Miles Davis.

Vocalist Lorin Bond will join McDonough for a few new songs.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.

Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Thank you for your support!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/larry-mcdonough-cd-release-for-conversations-with-bill-evans/200029739388306
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/larry-mcdonough-cd-release/tickets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=berkeley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
- **lat**: 37.87197
- **long**: -122.27209
- **full address**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Back Room (https://allevents.in/org/the-back-room/12986763)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Back Room
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, spoken-word
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Larry McDonough - CD Release for Conversations with Bill Evans ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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