Evan Evans (film composer)

Evan Edward Evans (born September 13, 1975 in Bergen County, New Jersey) is an American film score composer.[1][2] He is the son of renowned jazz pianist Bill Evans.[3]

Evan Evans
Evan Evans
Background information
Birth nameEvan Edward Evans
Born (1975-09-13) September 13, 1975
Bergen County, New Jersey
GenresJazz, contemporary
Occupation(s)Composer
InstrumentsPiano

He attended University of California, Los Angeles and Nadia Boulanger Institute in Paris.[4] He apprenticed with several important entertainment industry personalities, including Argentinian film composer, concert composer and pianist Lalo Schifrin.[4]

He generally composes for independent films. His compositions are often highly complex and dark and atmospheric.

In 1999 he founded the record label, E3 Records; E3 is named after his three initials.

Evans is also a successful semi-professional poker player and is the author of several works offering winning tips.

Family

Evans married composer Michele Rene in May 1999; as of 2011, they had two children, Elliot and Miranda.[2]

He has one step-sister, Maxine.

Filmography

References
  1. RHYTHM ZAVERI (14 March 2020). "Hollywood Music Director Evan Evans Makes His Indian Debut with "Vazhiye"". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  2. "Evan Evans" (2011) Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television, Vol. 112, Detroit: Gale, Biography in Context
  3. "Bill Evans". All About Jazz. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  4. "Biography". Evanevans.org. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  5. Craddock, Jim (20 January 2005). Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever 2005. Thomson/Gale. p. 580. ISBN 978-0-7876-7470-0. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  6. Kendall, Lukas (2002). Film score monthly. Soundtrack Club, Lukas Kendall. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
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