Gil Evans

Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans (né 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. He is best known for his acclaimed collaborations with Miles Davis.

Birth and Death Data: Born Toronto (capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada), Died May 20, 1988 (Cuernavaca (capital of the State of Morelos, Mexico) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939

Roles Represented in DAHR: arranger

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Victor	PBS-036073	10-in.	3/24/1939	Strange enchantment	Skinnay Ennis Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	arranger

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