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Quote by Gil Evans

“That's all I did - that's all I ever did - try to do what Billy Strayhorn did.”

Quote by Gil Evans

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Gil Evans, born on May 13, 1912 and died on March 20, 1988, was an outstanding jazz pianist and composer. His musical style integrated elements of jazz, classical music, and Latin music, profoundly influencing the development of jazz. more

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