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Gil Evans & His Orchestra - Movie Download

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Plot

"Yes, he definitely is the best." - Miles Davis

Gil Evans is one of the most notable arrangers and composers of the 20th century. Whether conducting for Miles Davis or piling up Grammy nominations, honorary degrees and the praise of music journalists around the globe, Jazz-innovator Gil Evans' name is synonymous with Jazz excellence, and his recordings with Miles Davis have undeniably become an indelible part of American Jazz heritage.

The DVD features Evans leading an all-star band that includes Randy Brecker, Lew Soloff, Benny Bailey, Ack Von Rooyen, Tom Malone, Juggs Whigham, Herman Breuer, Rudi Fussers, John Clark, Herb Geller, Michael Brecker, Thomas Grunwald, Howard Johnson, Mike Manieri, Gil Goldstein, Dean Brown, Tim Landers, and Billy Cobham, playing songs such as Hotel Me, Stone Free, Here Comes de Honey Man, Friday the 13th and more.

V.I.E.W. Video is proud to present this exclusive concert performance, recorded live from Switzerland. Digitally Re-mastered and featuring multiple Bonus Features, Evans' trademark leadership of this star-studded big band has resulted in a DVD of rare quality and special historical interest.

Bonus Features:
Gil Evans Biography
Michael Brecker Biography
Randy Brecker Biography
Billy Cobham Biography
Gil Goldstein Biography
Howard Johnson Biography
Mike Manieri Biography
Lew Soloff Biography
Instant Access to Songs and Solos
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Additional Information

  • Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Format: NTSC
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (standard TV)
  • Color: Color
  • Sound: Dolby Digital