Bill Evans was also remembered in Mr. Moriarty's piece "Evans' Heaven," a pastiche of the late pianist's characteristic chord changes.

Hundreds more came here too this weekend to pay tribute to the late pianist, and, more importantly, pick over the worldly remains of his 40-year career at auction.

In late 2007 pianist Nick Succi and bassist Grant Barker left the group.

Proceeds went to the construction of a 20-foot statue of the late pianist, composer and bandleader that is to be built at 110th Street and Fifth Avenue.

She reminded old-timers on the jury of Guiomar Novaes, the late Brazilian pianist whose radiant sound and poetical interpretations could sometimes reduce audiences to tears.

Loving husband to the late Clara and formerly the late pianist Lucy Brown in sickness and in health.

It houses all the outfits, rhinestones and glitz one might expect, including a painting of the late pianist's mother, opulent gifts from royalty and an extravagantly decorated Rolls-Royce.

Forman's 1992 tribute to the late pianist Bill Evans, "Now & Then", was particularly well regarded.

"I never tried to imitate Horowitz," insisted Mr. Perahia, whose admiration for the late pianist is boundless nonetheless.

The award, named for the late pianist and presented every three years, includes a cash prize of $43,000.