Gil Evans - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Gil Evans (1912 - 1988), an innovator of big-band music, composer, bandleader and jazz-pianist, outside of Sweet Basil, New York, N.Y. Evan's - along with fellow musician Miles Davis - played a principle role in the development of jazz fusion and cool jazz. Photograph © Oliver Morris. All rights reserved. No to be used by bloggers. For licensing of this photograph contact: www.gettyimages.com