Upon Gil Evans's death in 1988, Gary Giddins wrote 'Many considered him the greatest living American composer, period'. After his early years in California, Evans settled in New York City in 1946, where his apartment became a meeting ground for the greatest jazz innovators. The result was the 'Birth of the Cool' scores, Evans's four-decade-long collaboration with Miles Davis, and a host of brilliant records, both with Davis and with his own ensembles. Written with the co-operation of Evans's friends, colleagues, and family. ...
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Upon Gil Evans's death in 1988, Gary Giddins wrote 'Many considered him the greatest living American composer, period'. After his early years in California, Evans settled in New York City in 1946, where his apartment became a meeting ground for the greatest jazz innovators. The result was the 'Birth of the Cool' scores, Evans's four-decade-long collaboration with Miles Davis, and a host of brilliant records, both with Davis and with his own ensembles. Written with the co-operation of Evans's friends, colleagues, and family. This is an authoritative portrait of the man.
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Used-Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very good condition, just a little shelf wear to edges, some light rubbing to covers. Small tear to rear bottom corner. Previous owners' inscription on endgpage.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1556524250. This is a highly-rated biography of the famous self-taught American musician Gil Evans (1912-1988). Contains an index, source notes, and a selected discography in the rear. Original blue publisher's covers with gilt spine lettering. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings.; B&W Photographs; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 384 pages.
This is a wonderfully researched book with enough musical information for his fellow musicians and enough personal information for his fans. Gil was a unique person, a genius arranger, and a true artist. The author captures and celebrates all that!