Orrin Evans
Visiting Artist
Orrin Evans, pianist
Orrin 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.
Evans' credits include 25 albums as a leader and co-leader, including his neo-soul/acid jazz ensemble Luv Park, the collective trio Tarbaby, the Bad Plus, and the Grammy-nominated Captain Black Big Band.