Greg Evans is a passionate and captivating performer, pedagogue and composer. His drive, energy and facility on the drum set has given him experience across the spectrum of the music industry. Greg’s influence spans multiple milieus including studio recordings, live clubs/venues, festivals and the classroom.
A native of Liverpool, New York, Evans earned his Masters of Music at Ithaca College (2011) in percussion studies where he studied under the incomparable marimbist, composer, and educator Gordon Stout. It was while completing this degree that Evans also served as the Jazz department’s teaching assistant where he held various teaching duties. Evans holds a Bachelors of Music in jazz studies from the Manhattan School of Music (2009) where he studied under Justin DiCioccio.
Evans has also has an extensive performing career. He has performed in multiple national tours including those of the bands ISM, Remington, and Turkuaz. He has also recorded multiple records with these bands as well as the Danny Rivera Orchestra. Evans has also performed with many artists including: The Count Basie Orchestra,
Jonathan Batiste, Terence Blanchard, Chick Corea, Joey DeFrancesco, Melinda Doolittle, Kurt Elling, Robin Eubanks, Jimmy Heath, Joe Magnarelli, Eric Marienthal, Branford Marsalis, John Pizzarelli, Hank Roberts, Dave Samules, and Allen Vizzutti. Evans is also a active clinician, having presented at various New York State All-County Festivals, the Oneida Jazz Festival, and Essentially Ellington
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