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| Name = The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix
| name = The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix
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| Type = Album
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| artist = [[Gil Evans]] Orchestra
| cover = The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix.jpg
| Released = 1974
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| Recorded = June 11, 12 & 13, 1974
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| Length = 74:33 <small>Reissue with bonus tracks
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| Label = [[RCA Records|RCA]] CPL1-0667
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| producer = Gil Evans
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| Next album = ''[[There Comes a Time]]''<br>(1975)
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'''''The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix''''' is an album of [[Jimi Hendrix]]'s compositions [[arrangement|arranged]] by [[jazz]] [[composer]], [[Conducting|conductor]] and [[pianist]] [[Gil Evans]] recorded in 1974 and performed by Evans with an orchestra featuring [[David Sanborn]], [[Howard Johnson (jazz musician)|Howard Johnson]], [[Billy Harper]], and [[John Abercrombie (guitarist)|John Abercrombie]].<ref>[http://sudo.3.pro.tok2.com/Quest/cards/G/GilEvans/PlaysTheMusicOfJimiHendrix_x.html Gil Evans discography] accessed June 12, 2014.</ref> The album was re-released with additional tracks on CD in 1988.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Gil-Evans-Orchestra-The-Plays-The-Music-Of-Jimi-Hendrix/release/3521509 Discogs album entry], accessed June 12, 2014</ref>
'''''The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix''''' is an album of [[Jimi Hendrix]]'s compositions by [[jazz]] composer, conductor and pianist [[Gil Evans]]. The music was arranged by Evans and members of his orchestra. The album was recorded in 1974 and performed by Evans with an orchestra featuring [[David Sanborn]], [[Howard Johnson (jazz musician)|Howard Johnson]], [[Billy Harper]], and [[John Abercrombie (guitarist)|John Abercrombie]].<ref>[http://sudo.3.pro.tok2.com/Quest/cards/G/GilEvans/PlaysTheMusicOfJimiHendrix_x.html Gil Evans discography] accessed 12 June 2014.</ref> The album was re-released with additional tracks on CD in 1988.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Gil-Evans-Orchestra-The-Plays-The-Music-Of-Jimi-Hendrix/release/3521509 Discogs album entry], accessed 12 June 2014</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
The [[Allmusic]] review by [[Scott Yanow]] awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Evans' arrangements uplift many of Hendrix's more blues-oriented compositions and create a memorable set that is rock-oriented but retains the improvisation and personality of jazz".<ref name="Allmusic">Yanow, S. [http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-gil-evans-orchestra-plays-the-music-of-jimi-hendrix-mw0000212756 Allmusic Review] accessed June 12, 2014.</ref>
The [[Allmusic]] review by [[Scott Yanow]] awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Evans' arrangements uplift many of Hendrix's more blues-oriented compositions and create a memorable set that is rock-oriented but retains the improvisation and personality of jazz".<ref name="Allmusic">Yanow, S. [http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-gil-evans-orchestra-plays-the-music-of-jimi-hendrix-mw0000212756 Allmusic Review] accessed 12 June 2014.</ref>
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|rev2 = ''[[The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide]]''
|rev2 = ''[[The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide]]''
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| year = 1985
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| isbn = 0-394-72643-X
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| pages = 74
| pages = 74
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|rev3 = ''[[The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings]]''
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==Track listing==
==Track listing==
''All compositions by Jimi Hendrix''
''All compositions by Jimi Hendrix''
# "[[Angel (Jimi Hendrix song)|Angel]]" – 4:09
# "[[Angel (Jimi Hendrix song)|Angel]]" – 4:09 (arr. by Tom Malone)
# "[[Crosstown Traffic (song)|Crosstown Traffic]]/Little Miss Lover" - 6:32
# "[[Crosstown Traffic (song)|Crosstown Traffic]] / Little Miss Lover" – 6:32 (arr. by Tom Malone)
# "[[Castles Made of Sand (song)|Castles Made of Sand]]/[[Foxy Lady|Foxey Lady]]" - 11:26
# "[[Castles Made of Sand (song)|Castles Made of Sand]] (arr. by Gil Evans) / [[Foxey Lady]]" (arr. by Warren Smith) – 11:26
# "[[Up from the Skies]]" [Take 1 - Original Master] – 9:16
# "[[Up from the Skies]]" [Take 1 – Original Master] – 9:16 (arr. by Gil Evans)
# "[[1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)]]" - 7:32
# "[[1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)]]" – 7:32 (arr. by David Horowitz)
# "[[Voodoo Child (Slight Return)|Voodoo Child]]" – 5:02
# "[[Voodoo Child (Slight Return)|Voodoo Child]]" – 5:02 (arr. by Howard Johnson)
# "[[Gypsy Eyes]]" - 3:40
# "[[Gypsy Eyes]]" – 3:40 (arr. by Trevor Koehler)
# "[[Little Wing]] - 5:33 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
# "[[Little Wing]]" – 5:33 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small> (arr. by Gil Evans)
# "Up from the Skies" [Take 2 - Alternate Take] - 9:53 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
# "Up from the Skies" [Take 2 – Alternate Take] – 9:53 (arr. by Gil Evans) <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
*Recorded in RCA's Studio B in New York City on June 11 (tracks 4 & 9), June 12 (tracks 2, 6 & 7) and June 13 (tracks 1, 3 & 5), 1974, and April 14, 25 & 28, 1975 (track 8)
*Recorded in RCA's Studio B in New York City on 11 June (tracks 4 & 9), 12 June (tracks 2, 6 & 7) and 13 June (tracks 1, 3 & 5), 1974, and 14, 25 & 28 April 1975 (track 8)


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*[[Gil Evans]] - [[piano]], [[electric piano]], [[arrangement|arranger]], [[conducting|conductor]]
*[[Gil Evans]] – piano, [[electric piano]], arranger, conductor
*[[Hannibal Lokumbe|Hannibal Marvin Peterson]] - [[trumpet]], [[vocals]]
*[[Hannibal Lokumbe|Hannibal Marvin Peterson]] – trumpet, vocals
*[[Lew Soloff]] - trumpet, [[flugelhorn]], [[piccolo trumpet]]
*[[Lew Soloff]] – trumpet, [[flugelhorn]], [[piccolo trumpet]]
*Peter Gordon - [[French horn]]
*Peter Gordon – [[French horn]]
*[[Pete Levin]] - French horn, [[synthesizer]]
*[[Pete Levin]] – French horn, synthesizer
*[[Tom Malone (musician)|Tom Malone]] - [[trombone]], [[bass trombone]], [[flute]], synthesizer, arranger
*[[Tom Malone (musician)|Tom Malone]] – [[trombone]], [[bass trombone]], flute, synthesizer, arranger
*[[Howard Johnson (jazz musician)|Howard Johnson]] - [[tuba]], [[bass clarinet]], [[electric bass]], arranger
*[[Howard Johnson (jazz musician)|Howard Johnson]] – [[tuba]], [[bass clarinet]], electric bass, arranger
*[[David Sanborn]] - [[alto saxophone]], [[soprano saxophone]], flute
*[[David Sanborn]] – [[alto saxophone]], [[soprano saxophone]], flute
*[[Billy Harper]] - [[tenor saxophone]], flute
*[[Billy Harper]] – [[tenor saxophone]], flute
*[[Trevor Koehler]] - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, [[baritone saxophone]], [[soprano saxophone]], arranger
*[[Trevor Koehler]] – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, [[baritone saxophone]], [[soprano saxophone]], arranger
*[[John Abercrombie (guitarist)|John Abercrombie]], [[Ryo Kawasaki]] - [[electric guitar]]
*[[John Abercrombie (guitarist)|John Abercrombie]], [[Ryo Kawasaki]] – electric guitar
*Keith Loving - [[guitar]]
*Keith Loving – guitar
*Don Pate - [[double bass|bass]]
*Don Pate – [[double bass|bass]]
*[[Michael Moore (bassist)|Michael Moore]] - [[electric bass]], acoustic bass
*[[Michael Moore (bassist)|Michael Moore]] – electric bass, acoustic bass
*[[Bruce Ditmas]] - [[drum kit|drums]]
*[[Bruce Ditmas]] – drums
*[[Warren Smith (jazz musician)|Warren Smith]] - [[vibraphone]], [[marimba]], [[Tubular bells|chimes]], [[latin percussion]]
*[[Warren Smith (jazz musician)|Warren Smith]] – [[vibraphone]], [[marimba]], [[Tubular bells|chimes]], [[latin percussion]]
*Sue Evans - drums, [[congas]], [[percussion]]
*[[Sue Evans]] – drums, [[congas]], percussion


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 06:04, 27 November 2022

The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix
Studio album by
Gil Evans Orchestra
Released1974
Recorded11, 12 & 13 June 1974
Length74:33 Reissue with bonus tracks
LabelRCA CPL1-0667
ProducerGil Evans
Gil Evans chronology
Svengali
(1973) 		The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix
(1974) 		Montreux Jazz Festival '74
(1975)

The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix is an album of Jimi Hendrix's compositions by jazz composer, conductor and pianist Gil Evans. The music was arranged by Evans and members of his orchestra. The album was recorded in 1974 and performed by Evans with an orchestra featuring David Sanborn, Howard Johnson, Billy Harper, and John Abercrombie.[1] The album was re-released with additional tracks on CD in 1988.[2]

Reception

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The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Evans' arrangements uplift many of Hendrix's more blues-oriented compositions and create a memorable set that is rock-oriented but retains the improvisation and personality of jazz".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[5]

Track listing

[edit]

All compositions by Jimi Hendrix

  1. "Angel" – 4:09 (arr. by Tom Malone)
  2. "Crosstown Traffic / Little Miss Lover" – 6:32 (arr. by Tom Malone)
  3. "Castles Made of Sand (arr. by Gil Evans) / Foxey Lady" (arr. by Warren Smith) – 11:26
  4. "Up from the Skies" [Take 1 – Original Master] – 9:16 (arr. by Gil Evans)
  5. "1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" – 7:32 (arr. by David Horowitz)
  6. "Voodoo Child" – 5:02 (arr. by Howard Johnson)
  7. "Gypsy Eyes" – 3:40 (arr. by Trevor Koehler)
  8. "Little Wing" – 5:33 Bonus track on CD reissue (arr. by Gil Evans)
  9. "Up from the Skies" [Take 2 – Alternate Take] – 9:53 (arr. by Gil Evans) Bonus track on CD reissue
  • Recorded in RCA's Studio B in New York City on 11 June (tracks 4 & 9), 12 June (tracks 2, 6 & 7) and 13 June (tracks 1, 3 & 5), 1974, and 14, 25 & 28 April 1975 (track 8)

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Gil Evans discography accessed 12 June 2014.
  2. ^ Discogs album entry, accessed 12 June 2014
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed 12 June 2014.
  4. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 74. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  5. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 462. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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