GilEvans
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.
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 1912
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Biography
Story
Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans (born Green; May 13, 1912 – March 20, 1988) 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. Evans is best known for his acclaimed collaborations with Miles Davis.
- 01
Recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1968.
- 02
Grammy Award for Best Jazz Composition in 1960.
- 03
Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1993, 1996, and 1999.
- 04
Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album in 1988.
- 05
NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship.
Awards
- bourse Guggenheim1968
- Grammy Award de la meilleure composition inédite de jazz1960
- Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album1988
- Grammy Hall of Fame Award1993
- Grammy Hall of Fame Award1996
- Panthéon de la musique canadienne1997
- Grammy Hall of Fame Award1999
- Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella2012
- NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship
Selection
Discography
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- Gil Evans & Ten1957
Gil Evans & Ten
- Great Jazz Standards1959
Great Jazz Standards
- The Individualism of Gil Evans1964
The Individualism of Gil Evans
- Masabumi Kikuchi + Gil Evans1972
Masabumi Kikuchi + Gil Evans
- Svengali1973
Svengali
- There Comes a Time1976
There Comes a Time
- Heroes1980
Heroes
- Misa Espiritual - Airto's Brazilian Mass1983
Misa Espiritual - Airto's Brazilian Mass
- The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix1988
The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix
- Paris Blues1988
Paris Blues
- Collaboration1988
Collaboration
- Where Flamingos Fly1989
Where Flamingos Fly
- Golden Hair1989
Golden Hair
- Childscape1990
Childscape
- Rhythm-A-Ning1993
Rhythm-A-Ning
- The Mother of the Book1994
The Mother of the Book
- 75th Birthday Concert Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London 19872001
75th Birthday Concert Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London 1987
- Live Under The Sky Tokyo '842016
Live Under The Sky Tokyo '84
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Gil Evans?+
Gil Evans was born in 1912.
Q02Where is Gil Evans from?+
Gil Evans is from Toronto, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does he perform?+
Gil Evans performs jazz, including sub-genres like modal jazz, jazz fusion, and free jazz.
Q04What are his biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Gil Evans & Ten' (1957), 'Great Jazz Standards' (1959), and 'The Individualism of Gil Evans' (1964).
Q05Since when has he been active?+
The information about the year Gil Evans was formed is not available.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Gil Evans has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Composition in 1960 and the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1993.