Orrin Evans

US jazz pianist

Since 1975

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Orrin Evans (born 28 March 1975) is an American jazz pianist. Evans was born in Trenton, New Jersey and raised in Philadelphia. He attended Rutgers University, and then studied with Kenny Barron. 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.

In 2017, Evans was named the new pianist in The Bad Plus replacing Ethan Iverson. He departed amicably in 2021 to focus on leading his own ensemble.

Evans is married to vocalist Dawn Warren Evans, who is also his manager.

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Orrin Evans (né le 28 mars 1975) est un pianiste de Jazz américain. Il naît à Trenton (New Jersey) et grandit à Philadelphie. Il étudie à l'Université Rutgers puis auprès de Kenny Barron. Il commence comme sideman auprès de Bobby Watson, Ralph Peterson, Duane Eubanks et Lenora Zenzalai-Helm, et publie son premier album en tant que leader en 1994. Il signe chez Criss Cross Jazz en 1997, enregistrant de façon prolifique sur ce label. Il reçoit une bourse Pew Fellowships in the Arts en 2010.

En 2017, Evans est nommé nouveau pianiste de The Bad Plus pour remplacer Ethan Iverson. Il quitte le groupe à l’amiable en 2021 afin de se consacrer à son propre ensemble.

Evans est marié à la chanteuse Dawn Warren Evans, qui est également sa manageuse.

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