Where jazz tradition meets contemporary imagination, keyboardist Evan Fort creates music that pushes boundaries while staying deeply human. Performances at the Newport, Telluride, and Saulkrasti Jazz Festivals, shows at jazz clubs such as Smalls and the Outpost, mentorship from Rufus Reid and Bobby Shew, and sharing the stage with Ambrose Akinmusire have shaped a voice that balances emotion, social awareness, and innovation. Inspired by the impact his music has had on his community in New Mexico, Evan seeks to extend that privilege through every composition and collaboration. From writing and producing for the NBA Finals on ESPN to genre-bending jazz and even full orchestral scores, his work embodies a vision of music as both art and catalyst.