Gil Evans Project directed by Ryan Truesdell

In celebration of the centennial of Miles Davis, the Grammy Award-nominated Gil Evans Project returns to Birdland for an epic, five-night tribute to the legendary EvansDavis collaborations. Led by Grammy Award-winning producer Ryan Truesdell, the all-star ensemble performs the complete music from two of the most groundbreaking albums in jazz history:Sketches of Spain (Tues/Wed/Thurs, 5/2628)Porgy 30)Experience these monumental works brought to life live in the intimate setting of one of the worlds great jazz rooms.Soloists: Tues & Wed, May 26 & 27 - Sketches of Spain - Mike Rodriguez (trumpet)Thurs, May 28 - Sketches of Spain - Sara Caswell (violin)Fri, May 29 - Porgy & Bess - Riley Mulherkar (trumpet)Sat, May 30 - Porgy & Bess - Steve Wilson (saxophones) Personnel:Woodwinds: Steve Wilson, Dave Pietro, Tom Christensen, Alden Banta, Erica von Kleist (5/26-28), Charles Pillow (5/26-28), Ethan Helm (5/30)French Horns: Adam Unsworth, Eric Davis, Dan SaleraTrumpets: Dan Urness, Scott Wendholt, Chloe Rowlands, Grace FoxTrombones: Ryan Keberle, George Flynn (bass trombone), Nick Finzer (5/29-30), James Burton III (5/29-30) Tuba: Marcus RojasRhythm: Gary Versace (piano, 5/26,27,29), Carmen Staaf (piano, 5/28), Jay Anderson (bass), Lewis Nash (drums) Percussion: Mike Truesdell (5/26-28), Jeremy Smith (5/26-28)