Gil Evans

Gil Evans

(1912–1988) music arranger Canada

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Gil Evans (1912–1988) was a Canada music arranger.

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.

Notable works:

I Know I Am Better Than What I Was Told . . .

Awards:

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

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