Born into a musical family, Evan Tonaki has been a musician for almost his entire life. He started playing Cello at 4 years old, and was introduced to bass in 8th grade after the Sycamore High School Orchestra needed a bassist. He then joined the SHS Jazz Band where he was first introduced to the jazz world.
In his latest performances, he has traveled to Spain with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, serving as one of the principals in the cello section.
Evan is a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, CSA Sinfonia, as well as Sycamore High School's Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir, and Jazz Choir. He has also been selected for ILMEA District 2/8, performing as principal Cello since his freshman year, and has also been selected as the Bassist for the District's top jazz band.