William Evans

Pianist and composer William Evans is a unique musical voice on the New York scene. Evans has made a name for himself as both a bandleader and a sideman, appearing across the city at venues including Dizzy’s Club, The Jazz Gallery, Carnegie Hall, Birdland, The Django, Zinc Bar, 55 Bar, and others. 

From Providence, Rhode Island, Evans began playing professionally in high school. He has had the honor of sharing the stage with such distinguished musicians as Jimmy Heath, Ingrid Jensen, Darcy James Argue, Dick Oatts, Matt Wilson, Wallace Roney, Don Braden, Avery Sharpe, Jack Walrath, Fima Ephron, Luques Curtis and Albert Rivera. 

In addition to performing, Evans maintains a vital teaching studio. Additionally, he is on faculty at Renaissance Youth Center in the Bronx, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Larchmont Music Academy. He gives regular lectures through the Orto Center at the Manhattan School of Music. He has also been a Teaching Artist at the Litchfield Jazz Camp since 2022.