Arranger?composer Gil Evans: "Out of The Cool"

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a special one as composer arranger Gil Evans did not record many albums under his name. He became prominent as an important collaborator with Miles Davis and they produced three important and iconic albums, "Miles Ahead", "Porgy and Bess" and "Sketches of Spain". Davis was the principal soloist and the arrangements for the accompanying orchestra was conducted and arranged by Gil Evans. A magical combination!. Evans, through these famous recordings was able to form his own band and record under his own name. Tonight's Jazz Feature album is one of his very finest and is called "Out of The Cool". It was a marvelous band that had that exclusive Gil Evans sound and featured many of his favorite players. We hear great solos by trumpeter Johnny Coles, trombonists Jimmy Knepper and bass trombonist Tony Studd, tenor saxophonist Budd Johnson and then young bassist Ron Carter and drum great Elvin Jones. The band was beautifully recorded and this date became a milestone in Gil Evans' career. "out of the Cool" is tonight's Jazz Feature and it's a treat!