Gil Evans Orchestra — Great Jazz Standards

Blue Note Tone Poet Series Vinyl LP

As the title promises, this one presents a program of great jazz standards performed by the brilliant arranger, composer and pianist Gil Evans. Great Jazz Standards showcases two different ensembles featuring the likes of trumpeter Johnny Coles, trombonists Curtis Fuller and Jimmy Cleveland, soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, tenor saxophonist and clarinetist Budd Johnson, guitarist Ray Crawford, drummer Elvin Jones, and others.

Released: 5/5/23