About Gil Evans
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. He is best known for his acclaimed collaborations with Miles Davis.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Grammy Hall of Fame
NEA Jazz Masters
Guggenheim Fellowship
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz Composition
Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
