Everybody Digs Bill Evans is a biographical drama that centers on the life of jazz pianist Bill Evans, exploring his musical journey during a pivotal time in his career in June 1961. Set in New York City, the film portrays Evans's development of a renowned musical trio and the recording of two significant jazz albums at the Village Vanguard. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when his close collaborator, Scott LaFaro, dies in a car accident, plunging Evans into a deep grief that halts his musical performances.