In private , he played Ellington recordings for Evans that the latter had not previously heard .
He was able to share the billing with arranger Gil Evans in a 1978 concert at the Royal Festival Hall , such was Tracey 's pre-eminence in the UK .
In private , Tracey played Ellington recordings for arranger that the latter had not previously heard .
He was able to share the billing with arranger Gil Evans in a 1978 concert at the Royal Festival Hall , such was Tracey 's pre-eminence in the UK .