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Gil Evans Orchestra

Steph Richards, Kuba Plużek and More

by Maurice Hogue
February 13, 2019

The much-acclaimed Australian saxophonist Sandy Evans' passion for combining jazz improvisation and Indian music continues unabated on her latest recording Bridge of Dreams. She brought together some top musicians from India, including the incredible vocalist Shubha Mudgal, Sandy's frequent accompanist tabla player Bobby Singh and the Sirens Big Band from Sydney for the project. Recently, the ...

Hidden Treasures - Monday Night Sessions, vol 1

By Gil Evans Orchestra

Label: PledgeMusic
Released: 2018
Track listing: Subway; LL Funk; I Surrender; Groove From The Louvre; Lunar Eclipse; Moonstruck; Eleven.

Hidden Treasures - Monday Nights vol 1

By Gil Evans Orchestra

Label: Pledge Music
Released: 2018
Track listing: Subway; LL Funk; I Surrender; Groove From The Louvre; Lunar Eclipse; Moonstruck; Eleven.

Dave Douglas, Ken Thomson and More

by Bob Osborne
December 27, 2018

On this show we look back at the fantastic live recordings from the Dave Douglas Brazen Heart band live at The Jazz Standard. Also featured the new album from Ken Thomson and a further look at the work of Jerry Bergonzi. In between a selection of new and archive material. Playlist Andrew Cyrille “Worried ...

The Gil Evans Orchestra: Hidden Treasures - Monday Night Sessions, vol 1

by Jack Bowers
December 26, 2018

Even though the name Gil Evans has a hallowed ring these days, the late composer / arranger's music remains for many aficionados an acquired taste. On the other hand, while that is the Gil Evans Orchestra performing on Hidden Treasures, Volume 1, the lion's share of the music brought to light isn't his--Evans wrote only two ...

Gil Evans Orchestra: Hidden Treasures - Monday Night Sessions, vol 1

by Angelo Leonardi
November 21, 2018

A tre decenni dalla morte del suo leader, esce il 7 dicembre il nuovo disco della Gil Evans Orchestra finalmente registrato in studio. Com'è noto, sia gli ultimi album della band con l'arrangiatore ancora in vita, sia il postumo Tribute To Gil (Soul Note 1989), con la formazione orfana, erano registrazioni live, spesso acusticamente carenti. Per ...

Ben Allison, Anais Drago, Reinier Baas and Other Great New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 20, 2018

The new albums bonanza goes on! And we happily oblige, revelling in some gorgeous new releases, some of which will definitely end up on the “Best of 2018" lists of many critics. Surprises, confirmations, re-releases, unexpected collaborations and much more make up this week's playlist full of aural pleasures... Happy listening!

Gil Evans Orchestra: Live at Umbria Jazz - Vol. I

by Maurizio Comandini
March 1, 2001

Summer 1987; Italy's heartland, Umbria; torrid heat. Perugia, as usual, was the location of the most popular Italian Jazz Festival. On Saturday, July 11th, the Gil Evans Orchestra is scheduled to perform at the Curi soccer stadium, together with the pop icon Sting as guest vocalist. The media attention for this event is reflected by the ...