Biography
Dave Evans
Jazz Drummer
Dave was born in Perivale near London in 1942, Passed away 2017
He played his first gigs with Mitz Mitten's band in 1956 and later worked with Mike Pointon, the Salutation Brass band , the New Teao and Ches Chesterman, before joining Pete Deuchar's Professors of Ragtime in 1960.He was with Keith Smith's band from the late 60's then worked in Germany with Mac Duncan from March 1961. He then returned to the UK and joined Bobby Mickleburgh's Confederates.Dave joined Keith Smith again from 1963 until 1965 when due to car crash injuries he was temporarily unable to play.
During the 1960's and 70's Dave worked with a number of prominent bands and musicians such as; Barry Johnson's Green Leaf Band (1966), Bill Greenow's Quintet (1967-8), The Gothic Jazz Band (1970's & 80's), and guested with Ken Colyer on a number of occasions.
Dave was born in Perivale near London in 1942, Passed away 2017
He played his first gigs with Mitz Mitten's band in 1956 and later worked with Mike Pointon, the Salutation Brass band , the New Teao and Ches Chesterman, before joining Pete Deuchar's Professors of Ragtime in 1960.He was with Keith Smith's band from the late 60's then worked in Germany with Mac Duncan from March 1961. He then returned to the UK and joined Bobby Mickleburgh's Confederates.Dave joined Keith Smith again from 1963 until 1965 when due to car crash injuries he was temporarily unable to play.
During the 1960's and 70's Dave worked with a number of prominent bands and musicians such as; Barry Johnson's Green Leaf Band (1966), Bill Greenow's Quintet (1967-8), The Gothic Jazz Band (1970's & 80's), and guested with Ken Colyer on a number of occasions.