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Gil Evans

Jazz
Classical music
Jazz rock
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...
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SummertimeGil Evans and Gil Evans Orchestra
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People Will Say We're In LoveHelen Merrill and Gil Evans
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Devil May CareMiles Davis and Gil Evans
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Murder by NumbersSting and Gil Evans
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If You Could See Me NowGil Evans
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There Comes a TimeGil Evans
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SummertimeGil Evans and Gil Evans Orchestra

The Nearness of You

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People Will Say We're In LoveHelen Merrill and Gil Evans

Dream of You

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Devil May CareMiles Davis and Gil Evans

The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings

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Murder by NumbersSting and Gil Evans

6:25

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If You Could See Me NowGil Evans

Gil Evans & Ten

4:20

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There Comes a TimeGil Evans

There Comes a Time

16:19

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