Gil Evans – The Music's Over

Died On This Date (July 22, 2008) Joe Beck / Respected Jazz Guitarist

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Joe Beck
July 29, 1945 – July 22, 2008

Joe Beck was a much respected jazz guitarist who was equally at home whether performing mainstream jazz, soul jazz, post bop or fusion. Beck released numerous albums dating back to 1970. Over the years, he’s played wth the likes of Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Stan Getz, James Brown, Herbie Hancock and many more. Beck died of lung cancer at the age of 62.

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Died On This Date (March 20, 1988) Gil Evans / Jazz Legend

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Gil Evans (Born Ian Green)
May 13, 1912 – March 20, 1988

gil Gil Evans was a respected jazz pianist, band leader, composer and arranger who was part of an influential group of musicians that paved the way for cool jazz and jazz fusion. Evans’ most celebrated collaborations were with Miles Davis, for whom he arranged and composed tracks on such monumental albums as Birth of the Cool, Sketches of Spain, and Miles Ahead. During the late ’50s, Evans began releasing a string of albums that continued up to and beyond his passing. With a keen interest in rock as well, Evans worked with some of its biggest name during the latter part of his life. That list includes the Police, Sting, the Style Council and David Bowie. He was reportedly to collaborate with Jimi Hendrix, but Hendrix passed away before that could take place. Gil Evans was 75 when he passed away on March 20, 1988.