Gil Evans Part 3: Co-Host Alnoor Allidina further explores the recordings of Gil Evans, the great Canadian composer, arranger, band-leader, and pianist. On tonight's program we hear works from the mid-seventies and beyond. Music will range from big-band sessions to duo settings (with Lee Konitz and Steve Lacy).
| Ian Ernest Gilmore "Gil" Evans was born in Toronto in 1912 and passed away in 1988 at the age of 75. He grew up in California and after the mid-40s, spent much of his life in New York City. Many jazz fans are quite familiar with his early collaborations: Birth of the Cool, Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain etc.. He also recorded a number of very strong albums under his own name, and in previous programs we have heard works from the 1950s-1970s. Today, we focus mainly on his work from the 1980s with a seventies throwback near the end of the program. Enjoy! |
| All the Things You Are Gil Evans & Lee Konitz - Heroes 
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| Summertime Gil Evans & Helen Merril - Collobration
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| Sirhan's Blues Gil Evans - Live At The Public Theater New York, 1980 Vol. II
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| Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress Gil Evans - Live At The Public Theater New York, 1980 Vol. II
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| Half Man, Half Cookie Gil Evans - Bud And Bird
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| Here Comes De Honey Man Gil Evans - The Honey Man
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| The Folk Glen Hall & Gil Evans - The Mother of the Book
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| Muddy Waters: Little Walter / Lakeshore Theme / Willie D. / Otis / Whisper from Theresa's / Walkin' Up Halsted Glen Hall & Gil Evans - The Mother of the Book
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| Paris Blues Steve Lacy & Gil Evans - Paris Blues
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| Reincarnation Of A Lovebird Steve Lacy & Gil Evans - Paris Blues
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| "On Sunday, May 4, the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais (IMOO) will be celebrating our 100th show! We're really looking forward to it - we've called a bunch of friends, and we're going to have a little fundraising concert to help us keep things ticking along smoothly. It'll be a great time, and there'll be some wonderful music. As per usual, the show will be from 7-9pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W). There will be a $5-$10 suggested donation at the door."
IMOO #100 will feature: David Broscoe - reeds Bernard Stepien - accordion, saxophone Scott Warren - drums Rory Magill - drums Jennifer Giles - keyboard Ian Birse - electronics Laura Kavanaugh - electronics Mark Molnar - cello David Jackson - guitar Craig Pedersen - trumpet Linsey Wellman - saxophone |
| Improvisation #4 Bernard Stepien - Accordion Conspiracy
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| Up from the Skies Gil Evans Orchestra - Parabola
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| Waltz Gil Evans Orchestra - Parabola
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