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Orrin Evans
Jazz

"TRENTON MAKES DA WORLD TAKES!!!"

PHILADELPHIA by way of Trenton, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  8/28/2008
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Member Since9/11/2006
Band Websiteimanirecords.com
Band MembersBass.... Eric Revis, Madison Rast, Mike Boone, Reid Anderson Drums ...... Donald Edwards, Byron Landham, Ralph Peterson, Gene Jackson, Nasheet Waits Sax....... Ralph Bowen, Sam Newsome, Tia Fuller,JD Allen And Many More!
InfluencesWow!!! Philly has been great to me.....growing up at the same time as: Lil' John Roberts, Chris McBride, Ari Hoenig, Joey D, James Poyser, Rodney Green, Byron Landham, Jafar Baron, Farid Baron, Reid Anderson, Jo Jo Pascale, Duane Burno, Questlove, Kahmal (Jimmy), Vidal, Dre, Kevin Arthur, Jeff Bradshaw, Darryl Harper, Johnathan Blake, Jaleel Shaw, Tim Warfiled, Terrell Stafford, CRAZY ASS BILAL, Messiah Harley, MY NIGGAH Duane Eubanks, and many more!!!! Philly Pianist that have been oh so good to me: Uri Caine (Philly Experiment), Trudy Pitts (Aunt Trudy), Sid Simmons, Eddie Green, Shirley Scott, Jim Holton, Sam Dockery many more!!! My fellow musicians have taught me so much: FARWORTHY aka Ralph Peterson, Coach aka Curtis Lundy, Bobby, Branford, Tain, Rebay, Simply Green, JD (black man), JD (white man), RALPH BOWEN, Jaguar, Tracey Moore, Jean Norris, Nasheet Waits, Rodney Whitaker, Avishai Cohen, John Swana, Nicolas Payton, Roy Hargrove, Antonio Hart, Kebbie Williams, Matt Parrish, Sam Newsome, Mike Boone, Micah Jones, Tremaine Dunlap PHILLY BOYS: Kevin, Robin, Gene, Pieces of Dream, WOOKIE, Rob Landham, George Burton, Neil Podgurski LUVPARK PEEPS... Donald Edwards, Mark Kelly, JD Walter, Tiff Jones, DAWN, Ralph Bowen, Ron Jennings TAR BABY PEEPS..... JD Allen, Stacey Dillard, Eric Revis, Nasheet Waits
Sounds LikeGOOD ASS MUSIC!!!
Record LabelImani Records
Type of LabelIndie





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Aug 8 2008 7:00P
Blue Note Tokyo Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
Aug 9 2008 7:00P
Blue Note Tokyo Tokyo
Aug 10 2008 7:00P
Blue Note Tokyo
Aug 11 2008 7:00P
Blue Note Tokyo
Aug 14 2008 8:00P
Smoke Jazz Club New York, New York
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Smoke Jazz Club & Lounge New York, New York
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Smoke Jazz Club New York, New York
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
The Blue Wisp Cincinnati, Ohio
Aug 30 2008 1:00P
The Detroit Jazz Festival Detroit, Michigan
Aug 31 2008 3:30P
The Chicago Jazz Festival Chicago, Illinois
Sep 10 2008 8:00P
The Kitano New York New York, New York

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Hey Yall,
Sorry to say but after a year it was time to move on.....I’m no longer playing at Reuben’s Marc on Wednesday’s but I’ll keep you posted of the new things to come. Peace O

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trenton born Philly raised Orrin Evans has been described by the New York Times as "...a poised artist with an impressive template of ideas at his command", a quality undoubtedly recognized by the legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson who engaged Evans as piano chair for his band, a position he has held for six years. Orrin has recorded with Bobby on Live and Learn (Palmetto Records), Quite as it’s Kept (Red Records) which features one of Orrin’s original compositions "Looking in Your Eyes". Bobby also recorded another of Orrin’s compositions "Two Stepping with Dawn" on Bobby Watson & Curtis Lundy Project (Sound Hills Records). Orrin has been playing with the Charles Mingus Big Band for the past seven years. He has also toured with such diverse talents as the evolutionary Wallace Roney, Stefon Harris, Branford Marsalis, Common, Will Calhoun, Ralph Peterson, Sean Jones, Pharoah Sanders and Antonio Hart. For Orrin Evans, however, the greatest joy is playing his own band which, at different times, has included such notables as the aforementioned Ralph Peterson, Sam Newsome, Ralph Bowen, Nasheet Waits (Jason Moran Trio) , Reid Anderson (Bad Plus) , John Swana, Tim Warfield and Duane Eubanks. Besides touring and recording, Evans is also a teacher and musical commentator, having conducted workshops, clinics and master classes both in The United States and abroad. When not on the road, he teaches privately. The newest Orrin Evans adventures are; "Live In Jackson,Mississippi" and "Luvpark II" the latest cd’s on the Imani Records label. Orrin will also be producing a few tracks on the next Sean Jones record!!!


SEAN JONES LATEST RELEASE PRODUCED BY ORRIN EVANS NOW AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!




Orrin Evans Quartet




Orrin Evans & Ethan Iverson Duo Piano




Nasheet Waits, Reid Anderson, Sam Newsome live @ Widener playing a Dave Stoller song called WTC 911




Orrin Evans @ The Blue Moon Jazz Club in 1995 with Bilal (still in High School), Matt Parish, Byron Landham, Duane Eubanks, and Friends

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T Blair





Aug 25 2008 7:33 PM

Thanks Orrin for the connect to your music!
J.D.Allen





Aug 20 2008 4:24 PM

you're my everything is killin BRO
Nicholas Payton





Aug 16 2008 3:07 PM

Vid One won by a landslide.

You owe me a drink, Nigga! LOL!!!
Karen Francis





Aug 18 2008 4:23 AM

Hey You!

SOOO great seeing you lastnight at the spot.

Loved-ed your playing!

Tell Dawn I said "Heeyyy!"
-Me
Marvin Sewell: The Marvin Sewell Group





Aug 12 2008 12:28 AM

Thank you Orrin for doing these hits with us. Your approach to the music really opened my ears to other possibilities. I really mean that... Thank you and I look forward to playing with you again.
Lou Lanza





Aug 10 2008 10:07 PM

swana, byron, larry mckenna, pete colangelo, and yours truly.

stay cool,

lou
mayumiG





Aug 10 2008 5:54 AM

Hey Orrin! I am VERY haapy to find such a BAD CAT!! What s great time we had at B&S!!
I am definitely going to ask Kyoko to have your gig here.
Hugs not shaking hands!LOL
Mayumi
JD Walter





Aug 7 2008 1:09 PM

you need a gig?, your the playinest mutherfucker around....whats up...
Neil Podgurski





Aug 6 2008 8:14 PM

Good to here from you. A hang sounds good.
Eric Revis





Aug 6 2008 5:10 PM

Can't wait for "Tar Baby" to come out.
Donald Edwards





Jul 25 2008 3:43 AM

Yes yes! We surely have to Play and hang. It's long over due.
J.D.Allen





Jul 25 2008 3:44 PM

TAR BABY!!!!
darryl hall





Jun 25 2008 4:06 PM

Keep your head to the sky...peace dh
David Espejo





Jun 24 2008 9:54 PM

Hi Orrin.Thank you for the add.

I love how you play. There is a lot of feeling in your playing.

Greetings from Spain.
(excuse my English)
Oscar Kreimer





Jun 24 2008 10:23 PM

Exelent music , Thanks Mr. Evans
OK
Aleta Eubanks





Jun 16 2008 10:15 PM

We are thinking of you and the family.
We love you!
Kenyatta Beasley





Jun 12 2008 12:40 AM

I'm trying to keep it movin sir.

What's good with you?? I know that since you're the mayor of Philly, you're a busy man and all...
Nancy Goudinaki





Jun 10 2008 4:21 PM

Hi Orrin
How are you doing?Well every time i see you performing i feel so good after for days..You are the best man!The gig on Jazz Gallery was awesome!All musician were amazing!

God bless you!

Peace
Nancy w/ :)
Tia





May 25 2008 4:04 AM

Wuz up O'....saw you were on!!
t
In Italy October 21st To 26th





May 25 2008 11:30 PM

my man what's up.
"You're my everything" is very nice Love it !PM
DAWN





May 22 2008 6:35 PM

ur kinda cute, and I miss you!
ANTONIO HART





May 11 2008 4:22 PM

Yes, it has been too long my brother. I always hold you and your family near my heart. Just know time and distance is not a factor when you are family, but TIME is important because LIFE is so short. All this to say we must get together real soon.

Blessings,
Hart
Deborah Davis (DeBo)





May 6 2008 4:07 PM

WE've got a GIG together!
This THUR, May 8th, 2008
@ Smalls
183 W.10th @ 7th Ave
NYC
www. SmallsJazzClub. com
9:30 & 11:00 sets
HOLLER!

Debo
MusicReport





May 5 2008 4:53 AM

What's up with you man? I'm busy teaching and in the studio.
Are things still happening with Rueben Marc's
Sean Jones





Apr 30 2008 6:48 AM

You are beyond the SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Kelly Rossum





Apr 24 2008 3:49 PM

Orrin-

hey man, I heard you at the Vanguard w/ Dave Douglas last December - you killed it!! great playin...

Solid.
-Kelly
DAWN





Apr 24 2008 12:03 PM

Miss you much! Safe travels! Love you babe~ DAWN
Tia





Apr 21 2008 12:26 PM

I would love that...actually going into the studio in June...we'll talk .

t
Carmen Marie





Apr 9 2008 8:08 PM

hey sweetie it's carmen marie...jahmar's mom.. you are a blessed young man.keep up GOD'S work.keep using the gifts that has been givinnn... too you..e me sometime grey_carmen@yahoo. love with peace....
JEROME J





Apr 8 2008 4:05 AM

Likewise HomeS! You a trill cat. We gotta keep it go'n.

JJ
Nancy Goudinaki





Apr 8 2008 1:17 AM

Hi Orrin

I have some photos from your birthday party.I thought that you wanted that pc.
Man it was amazing that night!All the musicians were the best!
Good luck w your tour!

Peace...
Nancy w:)
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Apr 7 2008 9:33 PM

IT WAS GOOD SEEING U COUS I WISH U NOTHING BUT THE BEST & MUCH SUCCESS MY NIG KEEP DOING WHAT U DO & KEEP BLAZING THE PIANO & THE MIC!!!!
Sofia Lazopoulou





Apr 7 2008 7:12 PM

Thank you for the add. Love, love, love your music. what a feel you have.
You re an amazing musician and from what i hear, such a nice guy too!
THE H FACTOR





Apr 4 2008 1:32 AM

yo the h factor here just wanted to say whats up i had a ball sitting in with bobby you and mike all the best
rob
Denise King





Mar 28 2008 6:56 PM