Gil Evans
(b. 5/13/12 - Toronto, Canada    d. 3/20/88 - Cuernavaca, Mexico)

Click on image to purchase.	Title: The Best of Miles Davis and Gil Evans Personnel: Various Recorded:1949-1963 Label: Sony/Columbia Comments: Gil Evans was a unique individual and musician who was interested in painting a picture with notes. His arrangements came to prominence with his collaborations with Miles Davis, and although he wasn't known outside of the jazz world, the respect with which he was treated by his fellow musicians was unparalleled.
Click on image to purchase	Title: Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain Personnel: Various: Miles Davis (trumpet), Paul Chambers (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums), Studio Orchestra Recorded:1959-1960 Label: Sony/Columbia Comments: One of Gil's most famous projects, "Sketches of Spain" is a beautiful masterpiece dealing with tonal moods and aural landscapes.
Click on Image to purchase	Title: The Individualism of Gil Evans Personnel: features - Wayne Shorter, Phil Woods, Thad Jones, Kenny Burrell, Elvin Jones Recorded: 1964, NYC, Rudy Van Gelder's studio and also Webster Hall Label: Verve Comments: A fantastic, really special, CD by Gil. The music on this recording is sublime and beautiful, and the combination of Elvin Jones and Wayne Shorter playing Gil's music makes this CD a must-have CD!

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