Gil Evans, 1912-1988

[a production of] La Sept Arte-Ex Nihilo

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Summary:: Examines Evans' life and music, particularly his association with jazz greats Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan, and John Lewis in the 1940-s and 1950's. Portions of Evans' landmark album Porgy and Bess, which he recorded with Mulligan, are featured.
Contributors:: Evans, Gil, 1912-1988
Truffaut, Serge
Mulligan, Gerry
Trottier, Serge
Touchette, Pierre L.
Sept/Arte (Firm)
Ex Nihilo (Firm)
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Languages:: English
Language Notes:: Item content: English
Related Series:: Jazz collection (Films for the Humanities)
Subjects:: Evans, Gil, 1912-1988
Jazz — 1941-1950
Jazz — 1951-1960
Jazz musicians
Piano music (Jazz)
1941-1960
Jazz
Genres:: Documentary films
System Details:: VHS.
Performers:: Gil Evans, piano ; with other musicians ; David Blair, narrator.
Production Credits:: Scriptwriter, Serge Truffaut ; director/editor, Serge Trottier ; producer, Pierre L. Touchette.
General Notes:: Documentary.
"FFH 8215."
Public performance rights included
Physical Description:: 1 videocassette (55 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Physical Characteristics:: polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome; monochrome
Audio Characteristics:: analog; magnetic; mono
Video Characteristics:: VHS; NTSC
Call Numbers:: MV 6629
Other Standard Numbers:: Publisher Number, Films for the Humanities & Sciences: FFH 8215
OCLC Numbers:: 40591025