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Esplanade Presents
17 Jul 2026, Fri, 8pm
(Intermission: None)
Esplanade Recital Studio
“Breathtaking, athletic and often disconcerting virtuosity...the sounds he squeezed, coaxed and bullied out of his instrument defied belief.”
– The New York Times
“Evans’ trumpet doesn’t just speak—it transforms into a language of its own.”
– Jazzwise
Peter Evans doesn’t just play the trumpet—he unleashes it.
A force of nature at the forefront of contemporary jazz, his music pushes past convention into something raw, immediate, and electrifying. What emerges from the brass instrument feels almost impossible, moving between blistering speed and moments of quiet intensity that places the listener right at the centre of the storm.
Completing this whirlwind vision is a powerhouse ensemble of boundary defying improvisers: drummer Jim Black, bassist Nick Jozwiak, and pianist/keyboardist Ron Stabinsky—each among the most sought-after voices in today’s cutting-edge jazz scene.
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Assistive Listening
Peter Evans
Master trumpeter Peter Evans is in a league of his own. A composer, trumpet player, improviser and bandleader based in New York City since 2003, his work is highly experimental—cutting across a wide range of modern musical practices and traditions.
Since 2006, Evans has released seven albums including the critically acclaimed More is More and Lifeblood. He has performed internationally across the United States, Europe, Asia and South America, including a debut at the Venice Biennale in 2024.
Evans has worked with some of the leading figures in contemporary music including John Zorn, Anthony Braxton, Mary Halvorson, Tyshawn Sorey, Jon Batiste and has collaborated with both the International Contemporary and Wet Ink Ensembles as a performer and composer.
He leads and composes for a range of projects including Being & Becoming, Extra, Symphony, and Pulverize the Sound. As a composer, Evans has been commissioned by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), Wet Ink, Yarn/Wire, the Donaueschingen Musiktage Festival, the Jerome Foundation's Emerging Artist Program, and the Doris Duke Foundation. In 2022, Evans was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in Music Composition.
Alongside his performance and collaborative work, Evans is an active educator in the scene, having conducted masterclasses and workshops on improvisation, composition, instrumental practice and creativity at leading institutions worldwide.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Assistive Listening
17 Jul 2026, Fri
8pm
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