Gil Evans

Gil Evans (May 13, 1912 in Toronto, Canada – March 20, 1988 in Cuernavaca, Mexico) was a Canadian jazz pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He was active in the United States. He helped develop cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz and jazz rock. He has collaborated with Miles Davis.

Category:1912 births
Category:1988 deaths
Category:Canadian jazz pianists
Category:Canadian Grammy Award winners
Category:Musicians from Toronto