 Evans is unrelated to pianist Bill Evans (1929-1980), who played with Davis in the 1950s.He has played, toured and recorded with artists such as Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Michael Franks, Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Les McCann, Mark Egan, Danny Gottlieb, Ian Anderson, Randy Brecker, The Allman Brothers Band, and Medeski Martin & Wood.He is featured on the "Petite Blonde" album with Victor Bailey, Dennis Chambers, Mitch Forman, and Chuck Loeb.