Jef Gilson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jef Gilson

French musician

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1926

Place of Birth: Guebwiller, Grand Est, France

Date of Death: 05-Feb-2012

Profession: composer, clarinetist, pianist, bandleader, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Jef Gilson (born 25 July 1926 in Guebwiller as Jean-François Quiévreux; died 5 February 2012) was a French pianist, arranger, composer and big band leader.
"In the occupation of which he initiated groups" proved Gilson "an excellent grasp of the 'discovery' and the promotion of young talent."