And Now A Word From Our Friends Lecture Series Presents Orrin Evans (West Chester University) (WCU)
Tue, Oct 06
|Ware Family Recital Hall
Ware Family Recital Hall | Swope Music Building | 700 S. High Street | West Chester, PA 19383 | 11am-1230pm | Free and Open to the Public |
Time & Location
Oct 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Ware Family Recital Hall, 817 S High St, West Chester, PA 19383, USA
About the event
Join us for the latest installment of our Jazz Lecture Series featuring Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, and educator Orrin Evans. Commissioned to create a dedication piece celebrating 100 years of the Criterions, Evans has earned international acclaim for his dynamic artistry, innovative compositions, and lasting contributions to the jazz community.
Throughout his distinguished career, Evans has performed and recorded with some of jazz's most respected artists while also collaborating across a variety of musical genres, demonstrating his versatility and broad artistic reach. Renowned as both a bandleader and collaborator, he continues to shape the contemporary jazz landscape through performance, composition, and mentorship.
This special event offers an intimate opportunity to hear Evans discuss his creative process, his commissioned work honoring the Criterions' centennial, and his experiences as one of today's leading voices in jazz. The evening will include conversation, musical insights, and live performance elements, providing a unique look into the…