Evan Wood is an in-demand sideman and bandleader in New York City and the greater Northeast United States. Evan has shared the stage with artists such as Walter Smith III, John Ellis, Tony Davis, Matt Dwonsyzk, and many more. He has performed at the renowned Newport Jazz Festival, The Paul Brown Jazz Festival, and the Springfield Jazz Festival.
Raised in Connecticut, Evan Wood has been playing drums since a year old. His passion for music began at a young age through playing music with his dad, a rock guitar player. With his roots in groove-based music, Evan spent his time listening to music and playing along to recordings. This self-taught approach was important in his development as a musician.
Evan continued to develop his drumming and musicianship through middle and high school jazz band programs. There he developed a love for improvisational music. During high school, Evan began playing professionally. After graduating from The Woodstock Academy, Evan earned a degree at Eastern Connecticut State University. Simultaneously, Evan studied under the acclaimed drummer Jonathan Barber.
Focusing on improvisational music, Evan is typically found playing music inspired by Hip Hop, Jazz, House music, and RnB. Evan aims to push the boundaries of live jazz performance, while maintaining the tradition of the music and honoring those who created it.
