Gil Evans was a Canadian-American jazz pianist, arranger, and bandleader who became one of the most influential orchestrators in jazz history. His innovative arrangements and orchestrations, particularly his collaborations with Miles Davis on landmark albums like 'Miles Ahead,' 'Porgy and Bess,' and 'Sketches of Spain,' revolutionized jazz orchestration. Evans' approach featured unusual instrumental combinations, rich textures, and a distinctive use of space and color that influenced generations of arrangers and composers. His own albums, including 'Out of the Cool,' are considered masterpieces of large ensemble jazz. Evans continued to evolve throughout his career, embracing rock and funk influences in his later work. His ability to blend diverse musical elements while maintaining artistic integrity established him as one of jazz's most important figures, bridging traditional big band writing with modern jazz concepts.
Gil Evans vinyl records (19)
GIL EVANS & THE MONDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA Farewell - Live At Sweet Basil (1988 German 3-track LP recorded live at the New York venue in 1986 with a keen young group of players at the time. The glossy picture sleeve shows minimal wear with a Mole Jazz price sticker & the vinyl is Near Mint K28P6486) Track Listing: A1 Let The Juice Loose 11:57 A2 Your Number 14:11 B Waltz 15:52
£17.00 used
GIL EVANS Great Jazz Standards (1987 UK issue of the 1959 7-track LP also starring the likes of Johnny Coles Steve Lacy & Elvin Jones glossy picture sleeve with Mole Jazz price sticker still in place. The sleeve shows light wear the vinyl still looks barely played WP2) Track Listing: Davenport Blues Straight No Chaser Ballad Of The Sad Young Men Joy Spring Django Chant Of The Weed Theme
£9.00 used
GIL EVANS Priestess (1983 UK 4-track LP featuring David Sanborn on alto sax picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light edgewear & the vinyl appears barely played AN8717) Track Listing: Priestess Short Visit Lunar Eclipse Orange Was The Colour Of Her Dress
£12.00 used
GIL EVANS Gil Evans Orchestra (1960 UK 3-track vinyl single with four-prong centre includes Straight No Chaser Ballad Of The Sad Young Men and Joy Spring fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear with a little laminate peeling at the opening and the vinyl has little sign of play leaving it Excellent EPV1266)
£17.00 used
GIL EVANS Little Wing (Live In Germany) (1978 German 3-track vinyl LP recorded live in Germany October 19 1978 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl appears barely played RK101978/13) Track Listing: Dr. Jeckyll (Jackle) The Meaning Of The Blues Little Wing
£17.00 used
GIL EVANS Out Of The Cool(2017 UK issue of the 1961 5-track stereo vinyl LP opening with one of his exquisite Spanish-themed sketches entitled La Nevada [Snowfall] featuring Ray Crawford Ron Carter Elvin Jones Buds Johnson Jimmy Knepper&more gatefold picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork plus 8-page booklet
£22.99 used
GIL EVANS ORCHESTRA Out Of The Cool (1976 Japanese sample issue of the 1961 5-track stereo vinyl LP opening with one of his exquisite Spanish-themed sketches entitled La Nevda [Snowfall] featuring Ray Crawford Ron Carter Elvin Jones BudsJohnson Jimmy Knepper & more garefold sleeve complete with Japanese insert & picture obi
£34.00 used
GIL EVANS Out Of The Cool (2009 US Universal Music Special Markets limited The Impulse. reissue 5-track double 45rpm LP pressed on Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Virgin Vinyl mastered by AcousTech from the original analogmaster tapes Recorded 18th November and 15th December 1960 and released in 1961 opens with one of his exquisite Spanish-themed sketches entitled La Nevda [Snowfall]
£83.99 used
GIL EVANS The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays The Music Of Jimi Hendrix(1974 US 7-track LP which would have featured Jimi himself but for his untimely death pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve retains its open shrinkwrap & vintage import sticker whilst the vinyl looks barely played CPL1-0667) Track Listing: 1
£34.00 used