In 2019, Orrin Evans must rank among the busiest musicians in jazz. Not only is he one–third of The Bad Plus (having replaced founding member Ethan Iverson at the start of 2018) but he continues to lead his own groups; to record as a leader, and to engage in frequent collaborations both on stage and in the studio. Evans’ most recent trio release, The Evolution of Oneself, with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Karriem Riggins, delved into a startlingly wide range of sounds, from straight–ahead jazz and neo–soul to country and hip–hop. This week, Orrin Evans arrives on our stage at the helm of another exceptional trio (with bassist Luques Curtis and drummer Mark Whitfield Jr.) and a very special guest in the person of guitarist Kevin Eubanks. Known to millions as the former musical director of “The Tonight Show” band (1992–2010), Eubanks’ curriculum vitae includes stage and session work with such legends as Art Blakey,  McCoy Tyner, Sam Rivers, Roy Haynes, Dave Holland, and Ron Carter. Orrin Evans – piano Kevin Eubanks – guitar Luques Curtis – bass Mark Whitfield Jr. – drums