During his kaleidoscopic quarter-century as a professional jazz musician, pianist Orrin Evans has become the model of a fiercely independent artist who pushes the envelope in all directions. Never supported by a major label, Evans has ascended to top-of-the-pyramid stature on his instrument, as affirmed by his #1 ranking as “Rising Star Pianist” in the 2018 DownBeat Critics Poll. Three Grammy nominations for his raucous, risk-friendly Captain Black Big Band stamp his bona fides as a bandleader and composer. In addition, Evans’ multifarious leader and collaborative projects include the Eubanks Evans Experience (a duo with eminent guitarist Kevin Eubanks); the Brazilian unit Terreno Comum; Evans’ working trio with bassist Luques Curtis and drummer Mark Whitfield, Jr.; and Tarbaby (a collective trio with bassist Eric Revis and drummer Nasheet Waits). Evans is also a dedicated educator and sits on the boards of several jazz and education focused festivals and non-profit organizations.
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Orrin Evans TrioOttawa Jazz Festival: Orrin Evans Trio
Date/Time
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, K1P 5W1
Price
$175-1500
Phone
613-241-2633
Website
https://program.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/30050-Orrin-Evans-Trio
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