Evan Schwam

A native New Yorker, Evan Schwam picked up the tenor saxophone at the age of 11 and hasn't put it down since. Coming up through the New York City Public School system, Evan received a solid musical education. A member of the NYC All-City Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Orchestra, Evan also studied under Tuba Giant Bob Stuart at LaGuardia H.S. for Music, Art & The Performing Arts.In 1996 Evan was accepted into the New School/Mannes College of Music Jazz and Contemporary Music Program. He was educated by master musicians icluding: Cecil McBee, Chico Hamilton, Richard Harper, Barry Harris, Junior Mance, Makanda Ken McIntyre and Arnie Lawrence.Upon graduating from The New School University, Evan joined legendary drummer/composer/bandleader Chico Hamilton's Quintet, Euphoria. He has recorded 6 cd's and performed all around the world as a fixture in the band, where he now plays the tenor sax, soprano sax, flute and clarinet.Performances include:_2001 Free Jazz Festival, Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil_2003 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival_2004 Ford Detroit Jazz Festival_2005 Playboy Jazz Festival, Los Angeles, CA_2005 Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors, NY, NYEvan is residing in New York City, where he performs with his own trio and quartet as well as teaches music to students of all ages.