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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...