Episode 2: Evan Garr

Published: April 15, 2017, 3:45 a.m.

b"Evan Garr is an up and coming jazz violinist currently touring with legendary jazz fusion and Latin jazz guitarist Al Di Meola. Hailing from Detroit, Evan was discovered at a young age and has spent years perfecting his technical sound and unique style. Evan also writes, performs and records his own music. Enjoy this interview and be sure visit www.evangarrviolinist.com to hear more of Evan's music.\\n\\n0:00\\tMusic: \\u201cRace with the Devil\\u201d Al Di Meola w/Evan Garr\\n2:48\\tOn his musical upbringing and moving from classical into jazz\\n8:29\\tGetting into instrument building\\n9:53\\tEvan\\u2019s current electric violin\\n11:34\\tEarly gigs (Norman Connors)\\n13:30\\tMusic: \\u201cA New Beginning\\u201d from The Chill Out Album, Evan Garr \\n15:29\\tHow Evan landed a gig with Al Di Meola\\n21:26\\tEvan\\u2019s rhythm \\u201cguitar\\u201d and bowing techniques\\n26:30\\tMusic: \\u201cPlay Time\\u201d - from The Chill Out Album - Evan Garr\\n28:50\\tPlaying with Jean-Luc Ponty\\n29:54\\tOn how he learns jazz lines by ear\\n32:59\\tEvan\\u2019s practice routine\\n34:46\\tLooking ahead to new career opportunities\\n37:52\\tMusic: 313 - The Live Experience featuring Evan Garr\\n\\nA big thanks to our sponsors D'Addario, a manufacturer of the finest in strings for violin, viola, cello, and upright bass, and CodaBow, pioneers of carbon fiber bows serving a worldwide network of professional artists and teachers. Visit daddario.com/orchestral and codabow.com to learn more, or visit electricviolinshop.com to purchase their fine products!"