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Evan Woodle

Drummer Evan Woodle has established himself as one of the Northwest’s preeminent creative musicians; his inimitably bombastic style and energetic performances behind the drum set have captivated audiences worldwide. Evan got his start in the internationally acclaimed Roosevelt High School jazz program in Seattle before going on to earn a Jazz Studies degree from the University of Washington.
Evan has performed and toured all over North America and Europe, playing everything from house shows to esteemed competitions and festivals.

In addition to functioning as a driving force behind several bands (including Heatwarmer, Karl Blau, Rae, and Hunter Gather), Evan maintains a private drum studio, works with local jazz institution Origin Arts, and is one of the co-founders and current organizers of the Racer Sessions, a bimonthly free-improvisation series and a forum for cutting-edge composers and performers. Other recent affiliated projects include Mali Obomsawin, I Am What I Am (led by Wayne Horvitz and featuring the music of John Zorn's Masada), and Figurine (with Cornish faculty member Ray Larsen and Seattle bass legend Jeff Johnson).

As evidenced by his outstanding musicianship and tireless involvement within his local community, Woodle is without a doubt one of the most inspired voices in a new era of improvised music and has set himself apart as a luminary amid a constellation of young innovative musicians.

For more info about Evan, please visit evanwoodle.com.

Awards

Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards:
-Racer Sessions: A Special Award in recognition of dedication to the enrichment of the Seattle jazz community (2017)
-Sequoia Ensemble: NW Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year (2014)
-Table & Chairs: NW Concert of the Year (2014)
-Table & Chairs: NW Concert of the Year (2013)
-Chemical Clock: NW Recording of the Year (2014)
-Sjenka: Emerging Artist of the Year (2010)

-Recipient of the Brechemin Scholarship, the UW’s highest music award
-Recipient of the UW's prestigious Beech Scholarship
-Nominated as an Emerging Artist of 2009 for Earshot Jazz's Golden Ear Awards
-Selected as one of fifteen drummer finalists in the nation for the 2008 GRAMMY Jazz Band


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Evan Woodle: Nth

Read "Nth" reviewed by Dave Wayne


An integral part of the fecund and fascinating Pacific Northwest jazz scene, percussionist Evan Woodle is a charter member of several of the region's most innovative bands: Heatwarmer, Chemical Clock, and Operation ID to name a few. Each of these groups plays a sort of hybrid music that's difficult to describe without using hyphens and multiple catchphrases. Chemical Clock mixes high energy jazz- rock fusion with electronica and contemporary classical music. Operation ID has a rawer sound, coming off a ...

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"...phenomenal...my favorite young drummer" — Omar Willey, The Seattle Star

“The playing of drummer Evan Woodle is always effective, the man sometimes working wonders via his drum kit.” — Vitaly Menshikov, Progressor

“…a technically accomplished player with world-class chops…” — Dave Wayne

Primary Instrument

Drums

Location

Seattle

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Available for private drum lessons in the Seattle area or online! [email protected]

Photos

Concerts

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Internal Volume

Self-Released
2020

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Electric City

Self-Released
2020

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Plastic Reality

Self-Released
2018

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Getting to Know You

Table & Chairs
2017

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How Glass Is Made

Table & Chairs
2016

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Nth

Table and Chairs Music
2015

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