“Evans has a talent bursting with ideas that he channels through the explosively celebratory Captain Black Big Band,” raves JAZZIZ MAGAZINE.
2x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Pianist & Bandleader ORRIN EVANS & CAPTAIN BLACK BIG BAND is one of the most thrilling & revered ensembles in modern jazz. The band is renowned for its bold, dynamic sound and innovative jazz compositions. Guided by Evans embracing, instigative leadership, the Captain Black Big Band boasts a bold, vigorous sound; a raucous, unpredictable vibe; and a communal spirit convening a membership that ranges from revered elders to rising stars. Their vibrant evolution has led Captain Black to countless accolades and honors, culminating in 2 GRAMMY® Award Nominations in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category. The first came in 2018 for the bands third album, ‘Presence’ (Smoke Sessions), and the second in 2020 for ‘The Intangible Between’. “Mr. Evans is a viable candidate for jazz’s most resourceful and invigorating contemporary pianist,” raves the NEW YORK TIMES. “This music?s exuberance blurs boundaries…” states DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE.
