Jef Gilson
Jean-François Quiévreux, known professionally as Jef Gilson, was born on July
25, 1926, in Guebwiller, France, was a pianist, arranger, composer, big band
conductor, and sound engineer. He started as a classical clarinetist before
switching to piano in 1947 and collaborating with Claude Luter and Boris Vian
during the Occupation. Gilson's shift from New Orleans-style jazz to bebop,
influenced by Dizzy Gillespie’s big band, marked his breakthrough. In 1963, he
formed various big bands, launching the careers of musicians like Bill Coleman
and Jean-Luc Ponty. Notable albums include ...
