Evan Captain Trio
Jazz Piano
Accomplished jazz pianist, accompanist, and Seattle local, Evan has brought his unique class and style to audiences all over the Northwest. His energetic trio honors classic repertoire with fresh, soulful new life.
Photo: Drew Martin
At The Pink Door , performing with Brad Gibson on drums and Paul Gabrielson on bass. Photo by Drew Martin
Bio
Evan has performed at jazz clubs and private parties throughout the northwest. He's featured regularly in the Piano Starts Here series, curated in partnership with KNKX radio. Past performances include The Pink Door, Royal Room, Vito's, and Hotel Sorrento.When performing with a trio, Evan regularly features Cornish and UW Jazz school alumni, and many local legends - keeping close to the heart and tradition of Seattle music lineage.Evan regularly accompanies student classes at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School and occasionally plays for PNB Company classes. He has worked with Evergreen City Ballet and Spectrum Dance Theater.His piano influences include energetic players like Ahmad Jamal, Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi, Thelonious Monk, and Bud Powell.
Contact
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New Album out 2/20/26!
帰 Returning, by Evan Captain Trio
Debut album of original music by Evan Captain's jazz piano trio, titled 帰 Returning, out on 2/20 with Strange Moon Records! The album features Kelsey Mines on bass and Chris Icasiano on drums, and the performances range from introspective to raucous and joyful Americana jazz, exploring identity through art.Joined this evening by songwriter Josh Hou (侯守仁) and lyricist Shuxuan Zhou (周舒璇) and their project 双兔吉祥 Good luck Rabbits, whose songs capture diasporic lives and dreams—the sweet, the heartbroken, the outrageous, and the suspenseful. The music spans styles and genres, yet remains firmly planted in the Mandarin pop tradition.