Nationality: U.S.A.
Charles K. Evans, born in Hartford, Connecticut, began playing drums at the age of seven while he was in elementary school. By the time he reached junior high grades he was well known and in fact he earned various awards and music scholarships. Evans was influenced by such great jazz artists as Art Blakely, Chick Corea and Tito Puente, just to name a few. Evans grew up playing and studying jazz as well as Gospel music while attending the “Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Hartford” where he today he remains on as the lead drummer. Evans has toured with renowned jazz and pop musicians performing in venues around world including Ocho Rios (Jamaica), Block Island (Rhode Island, USA), and, the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. Evans has also performed and recorded with various artists including the Dave Mack Band, Lance James Profest, Ginetta’s Vendetta and, the well known jazz ensemble, The John Valeri Trio.