Gil Evans

==Info==
Gil Evans was an American jazz pianist who was prominent in the development of bebop. Influenced Charlie Parker. Performed with The Count Basie Orchestra, Miles Davis, and others. Composer Bob Graettinger had worked with Stan Kenton. Featured Cannonball Adderley. His music was used in film. Worked with The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Worked with some members of the Saturday Night Live band. Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame. Two Grammy Awards. Played at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
== Genres ==
Jazz
Category:Jazz
Category:Early Influences