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What was Bill Evan's most prominent view?
Bill Evans never embraced new music movements; he kept his style intact.
Did Bill Evans have any other views besides never embracing new music movements and keeping his style intact?
Bill Evans was not attracted to electronic music. I'm of a certain period, a certain evolution. I hear music differently. For me, comparing electric bass to acoustic bass is sacrilege.“
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Bill Evans article?
At age 7, Bill Evans began violin lessons, and soon also flute and piccolo. Even though he soon dropped those instruments, it is believed they later influenced his keyboard style.
How was Bill Evans influenced by violin lessons, and soon also flute and piccolo?
Bill Evans cited Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert as frequently played composers.

Question: was he influences by any other genre?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Bill Evans influenced by any other genres besides classical music?