Lee Evans

Background

Evans, Lee was born on January 7, 1933 in New York City. Son of Esro and Minnie (Nechin) Levine.

Education

Bachelor, New York University, 1957. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1958. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1978.

Career

Instructor various schools, New York, 1959, 63, 74; music director, Americana Hotel, Sheraton Center, New York City, 1964-1970; music contractor various artists including, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, Cat Stevens, Gilbert O'Sullivan, 1970-1987; music director, National Horse Show, New York City, 1984-1994; professor, Five Towns College, Dix Hills, New York, 1977-1988; professor, department chairman theatre and fine arts, Pace U., New York City, since 1989; president, Piano Plus, Inc., New York City, since 1973.

Achievements

• Lee Evans has been listed as a notable composer, musician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Federation Musicians, National Association Jazz Educators.

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Married Linda Overton, April, 1966 (divorced January 1970). Married Kelly Welles, December 1993.

Father:

Esro Levine

Mother:

Minnie (Nechin) Levine

Spouse:

Kelly Welles

Spouse:

Linda Overton