Gil Evans Project directed by Ryan Truesdell
Experience the magic of the Evans-Davis collaborations brought to life by an all-star ensemble, performing the complete music from "Sketches of Spain" and "Porgy and Bess" in a centennial tribute to Miles Davis. Witness groundbreaking jazz history unfold with stunning solos and lush orchestrations in an intimate setting.
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)
When & Where
Saturday, May 30, 2026
12:30 AM – 2:30 AM (2 hours)
Birdland Jazz Club
315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036Transit: Located near the 42nd St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station (A, C, E lines) and the Times Square-42nd St station (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W lines).
$45.76 – $56.06 CAD
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