Gil Evans
American composer, arranger, bandleader, and pianist (1912-1988) · Canada · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75
Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans was a Canadian-American jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest orchestrators in jazz, playing an important role in the development of cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz, and jazz fusion.
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2012Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A CappellaAward1999Grammy Hall of FameAward1997Canadian Music Hall of FameAward1996Grammy Hall of FameAward1993Grammy Hall of FameAward1988Died20 March 1988Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble AlbumAward1968Guggenheim FellowshipAward1960Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz CompositionAward1912Born13 May 1912
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Creed Taylor Produced Out of the Cool (1961)
Roberta Flack Duets: The Ballad of the Sad Young Men (1959)
Gustavo Santaolalla Influenced by Gil
Anita O'Day Duets: The Ballad of the Sad Young Men (1959)
Julien Temple Directed Absolute Beginners (1986)
Margaret Whiting Duets: The Ballad of the Sad Young Men (1959)- John Simon Produced Where Flamingos Fly (1981)
- Bob Weinstock Produced Gil Evans & Ten (1958)
John Nicolella Directed Heartbeat (1987)
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He is best known for his acclaimed collaborations with Miles Davis.
Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1988 · aged 75
