Orrin Evans

Not to be confused with Orrin C. Evans.
Orrin Evans
Background information
Born (1975-03-28) 28 March 1975
Origin Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Piano
Labels Criss Cross, Posi-Tone, Palmetto, Smoke Sessions, Rogue Art
Website www.orrinevansmusic.com

Orrin Evans (born 28 March 1975)[1] is an American jazz pianist. Evans was born in Trenton, New Jersey and raised in Philadelphia.[2] He attended Rutgers University, and then studied with Kenny Barron.[2] He worked as a sideman for Bobby Watson, Ralph Peterson, Duane Eubanks, and Lenora Zenzalai-Helm, and released his debut as a leader in 1994. He signed with Criss Cross Jazz in 1997, recording prolifically with the label. He was awarded a 2010 Pew Fellowships in the Arts.[3]

Evans is married to vocalist Dawn Warren.

Discography

As leader

Notes

  1. Stark, Karl (1999-12-02). "Young Jazz Pianist, Musical Iconoclast Orrin Evans Is A Hometown Success Story.". Articles.Philly.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  2. 1 2 Lutz, Phillip. "Orrin Evans The Instigator." Downbeat 81.11 (2014): 42-45. Print.
  3. "Orrin Evans: Music: 2010 Grantee," The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. Accessed May 15, 2013.

References

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