Gil Evans Project
Birdland
315 West 44th St
New York, NY 10036
May 21, 2024
7:00 PM EDT
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Gil Evans Project directed by Ryan TruesdellThe critically acclaimed and Grammy Award-nominated Gil Evans Project returns to Birdland celebrating the music of legendary composer/arranger, Gil Evans. Led by Grammy Award-winning producer Ryan Truesdell, this outstanding ensemble of New York Citys finest musicians will present rarely performed music written by Evans during the 1940s-1960s.This week, the band will celebrate three of Gils historic recordings:Tues, 5/21: New Bottle Old WineWed,Thurs, 5/22-23: The Individualism of Gil EvansFri,Sat, 5/24-25: Music for Astrud Gilberto - Look To The RainbowDirector: Ryan TruesdellWoodwinds: Ethan Helm, Dave Pietro, Tom Christiansen, Alden Banta, Ben Wendel (5/22-23)French Horns: Adam Unsworth, David PeelTrumpets: Augie Haas (lead), Scott Wendholt, Riley MulherkarTrombones: Ryan Keberle, Sara Jacovino (5/21), George Flynn (bass trombone)Tuba: Marcus RojasVoice: Wendy Gilles (5/24-25)Piano: Gary VersaceGuitar: Nate Radley (5/21-23)Guitar: Chico Pinheiro (5/24-25),Bass: Jay AndersonDrums: Jimmy MacbridePercussion: Mike Truesdell (5/24-25)Viola: Benni von Gutzeit (5/24-25)
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