Bill Evans is one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, particularly known for his harmonic innovations that have shaped how instrumentalists approach the piano over the decades. The British pianist Bill Laurance has dedicated his album Affinity to this piano master, drawing inspiration from Evans' palette of colors to create something distinctly his own. However, during his performance at Jazzclub Unterfahrt, audiences will experience much more than just tributes to his idol, as Laurance's oeuvre is extensive and diverse.

As a founding member of the iconic Texan band Snarky Puppy, Bill Laurance has made a lasting mark on the music scene. He has previously performed in a duo with Snarky Puppy's mastermind, bassist Michael League. Laurance has also composed film scores, supported various dance companies with his music, explored electronic soundscapes in the duo The Fix, and collaborated with the WDR Big Band on an album that received accolades.