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Gil Evans

Jazz
Classical music
Jazz rock
Gil Evans was a Canadian musician, arranger and band leader who orchestrated classic jazz albums from the 1940s onwards including three with Miles Davis - 'Miles Ahead' (1957), 'Porgy and Bess' (1958) and 'Sketches of Spain' (1960) - that were recognised by the Grammy Awards Hall of Fame. He was known for the rich texture of his charts and the unusual combination of instruments such as alto saxophone, baritone, French horn, trumpet and tuba that set the stage for soloists to shine. Born in Toronto, Canada, Evans, who took his name from his stepfather, moved to California and...
Songs
Summertime
SummertimeGil Evans and Gil Evans Orchestra

The Nearness of You

If You Could See Me Now
If You Could See Me NowGil Evans

Gil Evans & Ten

4:20

People Will Say We're In Love
People Will Say We're In LoveHelen Merrill and Gil Evans

Dream of You

Devil May Care
Devil May CareMiles Davis and Gil Evans

The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings

3:27

Up From the Skies
Up From the SkiesGil Evans Orchestra and Gil Evans

Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix

Murder by Numbers
Murder by NumbersSting and Gil Evans

6:25

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