May 07, 2017 for your listening pleasure we have a cd4 album by canadian jazz composer, conductor and pianist gil evans. 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. Evans had a long and productive career but remains best known for his celebrated collaborations with trumpeter miles davis. Generic image library tutorial adobe source libraries. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix is an album of jimi hendrix s compositions arranged by jazz composer, conductor and pianist gil evans recorded in 1974 and performed by evans with an orchestra featuring david sanborn, howard johnson, billy harper, and john abercrombie. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix. On a first superficial listening, i did get the impression that some of the tracks.
There were a few dates when we were there simultaneously, but it didnt get personal. Download jimi hendrix mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Evans developed a particular interest in the work of the rock guitarist. Evans completely revamps classics like crosstown traffic, voodoo chile, and little wing, twisting these tunes in a way that. He is best known for his acclaimed collaborations with miles davis. Jimi had long been gone when this album was recorded in 1974.
Amplitube jimi hendrix is the newly expanded officially licensed collection of gear used by hendrix in the studio and on tour. May 26, 2017 amplitube jimi hendrix is the newly expanded officially licensed collection of gear used by hendrix in the studio and on tour. The idea was to feature the hendrix solo guitar and voice against the cushion of evans orchestrations, much in the manner of the gil evans miles davis collaborations of the late 1940s and again in the 1950s. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. These recordings occurred during a pivotal period in gil evans career. A true fusion of jazzs freeranging leanings and hendrixs psychedelic and blues jams, plays the music of jimi hendrix is a masterstroke for evans, who was actually supposed to do an album with hendrix himself. Divorce of his parents and death of his mother in 1951 had a great influence on him. Ryan truesdell began the gil evans project, which resulted in a 2012 cd entitled centennial, featuring previously unrecorded compositions and arrangements. A selftaught musician, evans started his first band in 1933, first. But it is almost superfluous to look back to the legendary hendrix if you focus on the great gil evans. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix wikipedia. Their judgment ranges from a colourful mixture to a successful cover album to a masterly fusion and an homage to an artist whose life came to an end far too soon jimi hendrix. Released in 1974 this lp features arrangements of songs by jimi hendrix. Vinyl release of plays the music of jimi hendrix on discogs.
Find album release information for the gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix gil evans orchestra, gil evans on allmusic. Critics find this album rather difficult to evaluate. The album was rereleased with additional tracks on. The gil evans orchestra, keith loving guitar, ryo kawasaki electric guitar, michael.
For your listening pleasure we have a cd4 album by canadian jazz composer, conductor and pianist gil evans. Listen to plays the music of jimi hendrix by gil evans on deezer. Youll be able to plug into the same stuff jimi used to create the sounds that to this day are still regarded as the voice of the electric guitar the sound that will bring you back to the woodstock era, while still sounding incredibly fresh and contemporary. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix gil. Gil evans and his orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix. Jimi hendrix was born in seattle, washington, usa, on november, 27 1942. Gil evans 1974 2002 plays the music of jimi hendrix.
Gil evans spent his earliest years traveling around canada with his family, as they. Ian ernest gilmore evans was a canadianamerican jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gil evans and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix amazon.
Gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix. Gil evans, canadianborn composer and arranger who was one of the greatest orchestrators in jazz history. Get all the lyrics to songs by gil evans and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Jimi has the unusual distinction of being a very strong influence on well established jazz musicians like miles and gil evansi strongly recommend evans live at sweet basil recordings for more evolved jazz arrangements of jimis music. Complete song listing of gil evans on gil evans songs list covid19. May, 2012 gil evans, essential jazz arranger, at 100 famous for his collaborations with miles davis, evans brought orchestral colors and textures to jazz, and was a pioneer of the cool sound. Gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix with bonus tracks cd item 788344 rca, 1974. Voodoo cimu videot hajosalfred nevu felhasznalo toltotte fel az zene kategoriaba. In the early 1970s, evans formed a new orchestra and took interest in incorporating the electric guitar with this ensemble. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Out of the cool is the comprehensive biography of a selftaught musician whom colleagues often regarded as a mentor. Mar 16, 2020 gil evans, canadianborn composer and arranger who was one of the greatest orchestrators in jazz history. A strong interest in the music of jimi hendrix developed during this time, and a. The fact electric instruments were used to some extent merely indicates he was moving with the times.
These were produced with the permission of the gil evans estate, who gave truesdell access to these scores and materials. Plays the music of jimi hendrix by gil evans audio cd. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix is an album of jimi hendrix s compositions by jazz composer, conductor and pianist gil evans. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Hendrix was scheduled to record with gil evans orchestra but died before the session could take place. Shop our newest and most popular gil evans sheet music such as boplicity, petits machins, or click the button above to browse all gil evans sheet music. These were produced with the permission of the gil evans estate, who gave truesdell access to.
Some of my favourite discs are his live at basle ones,the. A new, welcome book on the life of the great arranger and musical ideologist gil evans provides a portrayal of a multifaceted man, both professionally and personally. The following list represents currently active student organizations at hendrix college. Explore releases from gil evans and his orchestra at discogs. Nov 07, 2012 his cool, luminous sound redefined jazz. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the. Im also a fan of miles davis electric bands of the seventies. Gil evans out of the cool stephanie stein crease a cappella books isbn. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. Large ensemble of the year ryan truesdells gil evans project. Listened to the excellent jimi hendrix live at berkeley cd yesterday. The music was arranged by evans and members of his orchestra. Part of analogue productions series of 25 of the rarest and best sounding prestige titles recorded by rudy van gelder, this important reissue dates to 1957 and presents for the first time on vinyl in stereo gil evans debut as both the leader of his own recording session as well as the pianist. Gil evans, essential jazz arranger, at 100 famous for his collaborations with miles davis, evans brought orchestral colors and textures to jazz, and was a pioneer of the cool sound.
Hes as popular now as ever,and gil treats his music to a series of wonderful arrangements,in my opinion. Richard williams on the brilliant and mercurial gil evans. The idea was to feature the hendrix solo guitar and voice against the cushion of evans orchestrations, much in the manner of the gil evansmiles davis collaborations of the late 1940s and again in the 1950s. Amplitube jimi hendrix free version download for pc.
The life 19121988 and career of gil evans paralleled and often foreshadowed the quickly changing world of jazz through the 20th century. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix is an album of jimi hendrixs compositions by jazz composer, conductor and pianist gil evans. His arranging style bears an instantly recognizable color pallet, often with its use of unusual brass colorations for jazz. In 1966, while evans was somewhat depressed about the commercial and logistical difficulties, his wife suggested that he listen to the guitarist jimi hendrix. Gil evans the gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix on 180g import lp from speakers corner. When sanborn played with gil evans, this is what all the fuss was about crosstown traffic combined with little miss lover features solos by john abercrombie. Cleo henry, gil evans licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of rhino warner. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own. A selftaught musician, evans started his first band in. The album was recorded in 1974 and performed by evans with an orchestra featuring david sanborn, howard johnson, billy harper, and john abercrombie.
A true fusion of jazzs freeranging leanings and hendrix s psychedelic and blues jams, plays the music of jimi hendrix is a masterstroke for evans, who was actually supposed to do an album with hendrix himself. Gil evans the gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi. Apr 21, 2015 cleo henry, gil evans licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of rhino warner. Evans wife suggested he listen to jimi hendrix, who was newly established on the music scene at that time. The gil evans orchestra plays the music of jimi hendrix gil evans, the gil. August 28, 2014 in three collaborations in the late 1950s, gil evans and miles davis steered their projects into a new era for jazz. Gil evansout of the cool stephanie stein crease a cappella books isbn. You can then select photos, audio, video, documents or anything else you want to send.
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