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Documentary: Leonardo's 'Mona Lisa' and Bill Evans

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Marc Myers
Mar 21, 2024
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Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa (1503-1506) is celebrated for its impossible beauty, panoramic perspective and the mischievous expression of the painting's model, who seems to be on the verge of smiling.


Is there a Mona Lisa equivalent in jazz? This is a question I asked myself yesterday. For me, to hit the same criteria, such an album would have to be by …

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