Tue April 19, 2016
20:30

The Bill Evans Band 'Rise Above' (USA)

Bill Evans: tenor, soprano saxophone
Bryan Baker: guitar
Dave Anderson: bass
Josh Dion: drums

“Watching the intensity between Evans’ Sax and Dion’s vocals is something you will not soon forget” – El Pais, Madrid

“Few jazz-grass mash-ups have had the pedigree and potential of Bill Evans ” - Wall Street Journal

“Bill Evans is a modern day renaissance man. One of a kind” - San Francisco Chronicle

“Bill is one of the greatest musicians I've come upon.” - Miles Davis (Most iconic jazz musician of the 20th century )

After 10 years of touring and breaking new ground with Bill Evans Soulgrass, Bill introduced, in 2015, the “Bill Evans Band” , a hard hitting montage of Jazz, Rock, instrumental and vocals. Evans and drummer Josh Dion are both featured as the new groups lead singers. Dave Anderson is on Bass and Bryan Baker on Guitar/vocals.The “ Bill Evans Band “ is a seamless blend of Jazz, rock and groove. “ People really relate to this band. We take people on a musical journey of jazz, funk , and rock and roll. For me, that’s the definition of jazz- Improvisation and Exploration that people can really FEEL ! ” Bryan Baker on guitar and vocals is a " phenom ! " Says Evans. " He is the most intense and lyrical guitar player Ive ever played with. " This combination of musicians is handpicked by Evans to defie all boundaries. Put your seat belt on !

This Spring tour of the “ Bill Evans Band “ is in support of his brand new release “ Rise Above " release date April 1st 2016 and Vansman Records.