John Horler Trio - Celebrating Bill Evans

John Horler and his trio pay their respects to the genius that was Bill Evans - celebrating the legendary pianist and his trailblazing innovations which transformed modern jazz. Featuring Tim Wells on bass and Ronnie Jones on drums, this is an opportunity to see one of Britain's most acclaimed jazz pianists playing the music he loves.

Pianist for Sir John Dankworth - and accompanist for Dame Cleo Laine for 20 years - John Horler has performed with the leading lights of modern jazz over his illustrious career including: Pete King, Art Farmer, Zoot Sims, Maynard Ferguson, Ronnie Ross, Kenny Wheeler, Tommy Whittle and Tony Coe; not to mention Chet Baker when he appeared at The Canteen in the 80s.

Horler recognises Evans as the most influential figure in his playing, a jazz language which embraces Debussy, Ravel and Brahms, constantly surprising and inspiring him throughout his long career.

“Horler does what only the very best can do: he creates a version that is completely his own while also conveying the essence of the original.”
— The Observer