Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'evans'

Evan Eisenberg On The Sci-Fi Future Of Music

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Evan Eisenberg's The Recording Angel, which examines the idea of music as a commodity, was published more than 20 years ago. But with recorded music going digital, Eisenberg thought it was time for an update. He discusses how technology has fundamentally changed recorded music.

Eliane Elias On Piano Jazz

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:52:00 EDT

Widely recognized as one of the preeminent interpreters of Antonio Carlos Jobim, vocalist Eliane Elias has lately begun exploring the works of Bill Evans. She plays and sings a previously unreleased Evans tune, "Here Is Something for You," for which she has written a lyric, and McPartland gives her own Evans tribute on "B Minor Waltz."

Two New Story Collections Nourish And Astonish

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:25:00 EDT

Evan S. Connell, an old American master, and Claire Keegan, a young Irish prodigy, both have new books of short fiction this summer — and both are worth picking up.

The Legendary Bill Evans On Piano Jazz

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:38:00 EDT

Pianist Bill Evans was a giant of jazz piano and one of Marian McPartland's first guests on Piano Jazz in 1979. On this program, the usually quiet and reserved musical genius opens up about his approach and philosophy.

Transracial Adoption Challenged

Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Children adopted by parents of a different race may face greater challenges than had once been expected. That's a major conclusion of new report on transracial adoption from the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute. Adam Pertman, the institute's executive director, and Jay Rapp, a white adoptive parent of non-white children, discuss the findings.

Gil Evans: Distinction in Arranging

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

One of the most creative arrangers in jazz history, the composer and bandleader continuously developed new musical textures — including many heralded collaborations with Miles Davis — during a career of more than half a century.

Actor Evan Handler on Life After Leukemia

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:34:00 EDT

When actor Evan Handler — best known as Charlotte's husband on Sex and the City — was 23 years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia and given six months to live. In a new memoir It's Only Temporary, he chronicles his journey from the hospital to HBO.

Never Too Old to Toss a Javelin

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EDT

At 95, Marnie Evans still feels she still has a lot of living to do. Next week, she's set to compete in the National Senior Games in Louisville, Ky. Evans will participate in three events: the discus, shot-put and javelin. She tells Debbie Elliott she's hoping for someone to go up against. There isn't too much competition in the 95- to 100- year-old bracket.

'Evan Almighty' Director Aimed for Carbon-Neutral Set

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The film Evan Almighty is Universal's first attempt at carbon-neutral production. Director Tom Shadyac says the carbon emissions were counted and then offset by planting trees. But he also made changes on the set, including a lot of recycling, bikes for crew members, and double-sided scripts. Shadyac says the effort wasn't perfect, but Hollywood is learning to be "green" by doing. Evan Almighty opens Friday.

'Evan Almighty' Is Most Expensive Comedy

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Universal Pictures is set to release Evan Almighty this weekend, a big-ticket comedy that is a contemporary version of Noah's Ark. Costing about $175 million to make, the movie uses many real animals.

Home-Schooled Student Wins Spelling Bee

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Evan M. O'Dorney is the 2007 champion of the 80th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Last night, the 13-year-old beat out 286 champion spellers from around the world by spelling "serrefine," a noun of French origin describing the small forceps used in surgical procedures. Robert Siegel talks with O'Dorney, a home-schooled eighth grader from Danville, Calif., who won a $35,000 prize, a $5,000 scholarship, and a $2,500 savings bond, in addition to a complete set of reference works.

Evan Bayh on the High Cost of Campaigning

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:00:00 EST

Michele Norris talks with Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN). Bayh dropped out of the race for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. He talks to us about what candidates would face in the coming year in terms of the race for dollars.

Madonna's African Adoption Akin to Slavery...

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:00:00 EDT

News that pop singer Madonna is the latest celebrity to adopt an African child prompted New York Post writer Andrea Peyser to write a column condemning the star for encouraging something close to slavery. Peyser talks with Madeleine Brand about her article, and Alex Chadwick follows it with a counterpoint from Adam Pertman, executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute.

Evan Dando and The Dears in Concert

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:32:00 EDT

A master of warm and colorful power-pop, Evan Dando recently re-formed his celebrated band The Lemonheads to record a new self-titled album. Dando performs a solo set live from WXPN and World Cafe Live, along with an appearance by the Canadian pop-rock band The Dears.

Singer Faith Evans Talks Christmas Hip-Hop

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Ed Gordon talks with R&B singer Faith Evans about her new holiday album A Faithful Christmas and life after the murder of rapper Biggie Smalls, aka Notorious B.I.G.

Red Cross Chief Announces Resignation

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

American Red Cross President Marsha Evans announces she is stepping down from her post, effective at the end of December. During her tenure, the charity faced criticism over its response to Hurricane Katrina. Evans characterizes her departure as a long-planned retirement, though others at the agency cite problems with communication and coordination.

Spain's Lone English Matador Calls it Quits

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Frank Evans is the only English matador performing in Spain -- and he's hanging up the cape this week, after 40 years of bull fighting. He speaks with Alex Chadwick about his career and his legacy.

Evan Hunter, Police Writer, Dies at 78

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Author Evan Hunter, known for his police fiction, the 87th Precinct Series, died Wednesday at the age of 78.

Spain's Lone British Matador May Retire

Sat, 28 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

In Spain, he is known as El Ingles, or "The Englishman." Frank Evans is the country's only British matador, and a knee injury may force him to retire at the age of 62.

'Life After Life' Author Evans Hopkins

Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Allison Keyes tells the story of Evans Hopkins, a former civil rights activist serving a life sentence in prison. Hopkins has just released his memoir, Life after Life: A Story of Rage and Redemption.

'They Made America': Tales of African-American Innovators

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Sir Harold Evans, talks about his new book They Made America, which is the basis of a PBS special by the same name. Evans shares stories about African-American inventors and innovators. Hear Evans and NPR's Tavis Smiley.

'Many Are Called': Walker Evans' Subway Photos

Sun, 07 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Famed photographer Walker Evans shot dozens of Depression-era images of New York subway passengers. They're collected in a newly reissued book, Many Are Called. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and book contributor Jeff Rosenheim.

Book Looks at Inventors and Obscure Geniuses

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Historian Harold Evans talks about great inventions by Americans. Evans' book, They Made America, profiles well-known inventors, and some obscure geniuses -- the inventors of the gas mask, the credit rating and the retail franchise. Hear Evans and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Evan Wright: Reporting on 'The Killer Elite'

Sat, 23 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

In March 2003, reporter Evan Wright was in central Iraq with Marines leading the charge toward Baghdad. He captured his experience in "The Killer Elite," this year's winner of the National Magazine Award for "Excellence in Reporting." NPR's Jennifer Ludden speaks with Wright.

Evan Schwartz: The Creative 'Juice' of Inventors

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

We talk to business journalist Evan Schwartz, author of Juice: The Creative Fuel That Drives Today's World-Class Inventors, about the creative juices that make inventors unique.