Many jazz bands come together because of a common stylistic approach to music. That holds true for the Brooklyn-based Ember. Bassist Noah Garabedian, drummer Vinnie … Read More “Ember With Orrin Evans: No One Is Any One (Sunnyside)”
I had hoped to report on the 2021 edition of the DC Jazz Festival without using the word “pivot,” a term that was already overused … Read More “Review: The DC Jazz Festival Keeps On Adapting”
As a bandleader, Orrin Evans seems remarkably egoless. He doesn’t write to showcase his instrumental gifts, or turn solos into marathons; hell, he doesn’t even … Read More “Orrin Evans: The Magic of Now (Smoke Sessions)”
In his most recently acquired role as the keyboard-playing third of the Bad Plus, Philadelphia-based Orrin Evans put on his thinking cap and added large … Read More “Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: The Intangible Between (Smoke Sessions)”
Drummer Dave King and bassist Reid Anderson have had an uproarious last 24 months. They lost their partner of 17 years in the Bad Plus, … Read More “The Bad Plus: Activate Infinity (Edition)/ Reid Anderson/Dave King/Craig Taborn: Golden Valley Is Now (Intakt)”
The big Orrin Evans news of the past year has, undoubtedly, been the pianist’s induction into the Bad Plus following the decision of that trio’s … Read More “Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: Presence (Smoke Sessions)”
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Some jazz pairings seem all but inevitable until they prove stubbornly elusive. So it’s great to see two of Philly’s best, pianist Orrin Evans and … Read More “Orrin Evans: The Evolution of Oneself”
Mother’s Touch is the studio follow-up to this Orrin Evans-led ensemble’s topflight live recording from 2011. It’s as well arranged as its predecessor, versatile in … Read More “Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Band: Mother’s Touch”
Orrin Evans works with one drummer and four different bassists on …It Was Beauty, all of whom have played with the pianist in different ensembles. … Read More “Orrin Evans: …It Was Beauty”
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