Gil Evans
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...
St. Louis BluesGil Evans, Cannonball Adderley and Chuck Wayne
'Round MidnightGil Evans
By MyselfHelen Merrill and Gil Evans
Murder by NumbersSting and Gil Evans
Devil May CareMiles Davis and Gil Evans
Little WingGil Evans
St. Louis BluesGil Evans, Cannonball Adderley and Chuck Wayne
New Bottle Old Wine
5:14
'Round MidnightGil Evans
New Bottle, Old Wine
By MyselfHelen Merrill and Gil Evans
Dream of You
Murder by NumbersSting and Gil Evans
6:25
Devil May CareMiles Davis and Gil Evans
The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings
3:27
Little WingGil Evans
Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix
5:06
