Gil Evans, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gil Evans

American pianist

Date of Birth: 13-May-1912

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 20-Mar-1988

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist, bandleader, jazz musician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans (born Green; May 13, 1912 – March 20, 1988) was a Canadian 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.