Biography
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.
Filmography
all 8
Movies 6
self 3
TV Shows 2
Writer 2
Self - Music Arranger (archive footage)
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)
Movie
Writer
Recess (1997)
TV
6
Self - Piano
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit (1987)
Movie
Writer
Heartbeat (1987)
Movie
Music Arranger / Conductor
Absolute Beginners (1986)
Movie
Composer
Dage i min fars hus (1968)
Movie
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Known ForActing
Birthday1912-05-13
Deathday1988-03-20 (75 years old)
CitizenshipsCanada
ResidencesNew York City · Westbeth Artists Community, United States of America
AwardsGrammy Hall of Fame, Guggenheim Fellowship, NEA Jazz Masters, Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz Composition, Canadian Music Hall of Fame
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