[ Evan Stone ]

Group // Independent

Stick  // Jazz Ride

Evan Stone originally took up the trumpet and choir as a third grader in the small town of Bayport Long Island, New York. By the time he was 12, he took to banging on cardboard boxes, and after receiving his first drum kit, he joined a rock band and was playing professionally in clubs at the age of 13. After moving to California at the age of 16, Evan studied under Master Drummer, Roy Burns (Benny Goodman, Woody Herman) for 5 years and continued his studies under such accomplished drummers such as: Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tom Brechtlein, Joel Taylor, Joey Heredia, Chuck Morris, Richie Morales, Moyes Lucas, Chad Wackerman, Dave Karasony, and Fred Weng. Stone’s evolving, eclectic style has been shaped by artists such as: Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Elvin Jones, John Bonham and Stewart Copeland and his early musical influences include: The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Meters, The Police, Chicago, Tower of Power, Elton John, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Keith Jarrett, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa. His travels have brought him around the world to perform his own music as well as having played the traditional role of sideman with some very well known artists in the entertainment industry