Gil Evans Project directed by Ryan Truesdell The critically acclaimed and Grammy Award-nominated Gil Evans Project returns to Birdland celebrating the music of legendary composer/arranger, Gil Evans. Led by Grammy Award-winning producer Ryan Truesdell, this outstanding ensemble of New York City’s finest musicians will present rarely performed music written by Evans during the 1940s-1960s. This week, the band will celebrate three of Gil’s historic recordings: Tues, 5/21: New Bottle Old Wine Wed,Thurs, 5/22-23: The Individualism of Gil Evans Fri,Sat, 5/24-25: Music for Astrud Gilberto - Look To The Rainbow Director: Ryan Truesdell Woodwinds: Ethan Helm, Dave Pietro, Tom Christiansen, Alden Banta, Ben Wendel (5/22-23) French Horns: Adam Unsworth, David Peel Trumpets: Augie Haas (lead), Scott Wendholt, Riley Mulherkar Trombones: Ryan Keberle, Sara Jacovino (5/21), George Flynn (bass trombone) Tuba: Marcus Rojas Voice: Wendy Gilles (5/24-25) Piano: Gary Versace Guitar: Nate Radley (5/21-23) Guitar: Chico Pinheiro (5/24-25), Bass: Jay Anderson Drums: Jimmy Macbride Percussion: Mike Truesdell (5/24-25) Viola: Benni von Gutzeit (5/24-25)