Edward Evans is a jazz trumpeter, composer, and teacher defined by his unique ability to push
boundaries and his unmatched creativity. With 17 years of jazz and classical trumpet playing
experience, Edward is now looking to teach in a greater capacity to share his experience and
expertise. Having grown up in the Bay Area, Edward was fortunate to have studied with
renowned musicians—Mic Gilette and Dann Zinn. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Music
in Jazz Performance at the University of Southern California under the tutelage of jazz masters
Vince Mendoza and Ambrose Akinmusire. Edward performs regularly with the Electric
Squeezebox Orchestra and at various gigs around the Bay Area. Edward has been praised for his
versatility of sound and has played in concerts with various artists including Terrance Blanchard,
Alan Ferber, Mark Turner, and Chris Potter.
