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.
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1912-05-13
Deathday1988-03-20 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceToronto, Canada
CitizenshipsCanada
ResidencesNew York City · Westbeth Artists Community, United States of America
AwardsGrammy 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, Guggenheim Fellowship, NEA Jazz Masters, Grammy Hall of Fame
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