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Orrin Evans

Orrin Evans
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Evans in 2008
Background information
Born (1975-03-28) 28 March 1975 (age 42)
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) 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.

Evans is married to vocalist Dawn Warren.


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