14/05/2012
Clare Teal celebrates the work of arranger Gil Evans, as the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band performs his scores for the acclaimed 1957 album Miles Ahead.
Clare Teal celebrates the work of arranger Gil Evans. In the second of 2 programmes marking the centenary of his birth, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band performs some of the scores written by Gil for the album Miles Ahead in 1958.
Gil Evans was born on 13 May 1912 and was one of the most influential figures in jazz composition and arranging during the 20th Century. After his early work with bandleader Claude Thornhill's Orchestra in the 1940's, he formed a partnership with trumpeter Miles Davis that resulted in some of the most groundbreaking jazz recordings of the 1950's including Miles Ahead, Porgy & Bess and Sketches of Spain.
This performance was recorded in August 2003 at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea and featured the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band performing Gil Evans original scores under the direction of Joe Muccioli and present day trumpet virtuoso Randy Brecker taking the role of soloist.
The featured movements include Springsville, Maids of Cadiz and My Ship.
Last on
Music Played
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"Springsville"
Composer: John Carisi Arranger: Gil Evans
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"Maids Of Cadiz"
Composer: Leo Delibes Arranger: Gil Evans
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"The Duke"
Composer: Dave Brubeck Arranger: Gil Evans
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"My Ship"
Composer: Kurt Weill Arranger: Gil Evans
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"Miles Ahead"
Composer: Miles Davis & Gil Evans Arranger: Gil Evans
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"The Meaning Of The Blues"
Composer: Bobby Troup & Leah Worth Arranger: Gil Evans
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"Lament"
Composer: JJ Johnson Arranger: Gil Evans
-
![]()
Big Band SFB
"I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You)"
Composer: Jack Elliott & Harold Spina Arranger: Gil Evans
Broadcast
- Mon 14 May 2012 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2