Prez Fest March 13, 2011

'Prez Fest' celebrates the life and music of Gil Evans. At 3:30 pm there will be a Panel Discussion, 'Gil Evans: In and Out of the Cool -- The Man and His Music. On dispaly will be The Legend Wall: an historical exhibit of the life of Gil Evans. At 5:00 pm it's Jazz Vespers - with the music of Gil Evans. The event ends with a concert at 7:00 pm featuring Phil Woods, Andy Bey and Frank Kimbrough with the Eastman School of Music Chamber Jazz Ensemble performing music arranged by Gil Evans and conducted by Artistic Director Ryan Truesdell.