CHET BAKER meets BILL EVANS: THE RODRIC WHITE QUARTET

Following their amazing shows here in 2025, The RODRIC WHITE QUARTET (feat. RALPH PYL)  return to Butchers Brew Bar to perform the music of trumpeter/ singer Chet Baker & pianist Bill Evans, who recorded together on Chet’s 1959 self-titled album (Riverside Records).

CHET BAKER (1928-1988), whose life was celebrated in the 2016 film BORN TO BE BLUE starring Ethan Hawke, was born in Oklahoma & rose to fame in the early 1950s with the Mulligan/ Baker Quartet.  He later recorded with notable artists such as Stan Getz, Art Pepper, Jim Hall, Herbie Hancock & Elvis Costello.

BILL EVANS (1929-1980) gained recognition in the jazz world with his contribution to Miles Davis’ 1959 album KIND OF BLUE.  He then formed landmark trios with bass players Scott La Faro, Eddie Gomez & Marc Johnson, as well as drummers Paul Motian, Elliot Zigmund & Joe LaBarbara.  Bill redefined Jazz Piano, influencing pianists like Keith Jarrett, Jacky Terrasson & Brad Mehldau.

‘Passionate performances of songs associated with the marvellous Billie Holiday made for a great night’s entertainment at Foundry616.  Rodric White’s arrangements allowed the talented six-piece band to display their considerable skills allowing the musicians to entertain & display their skills as soloists & as an ensemble.’ Mark Pigott (Sydney Arts Guide)

‘It surprised me to hear him announce a Keith Jarrett number.  Even more so when [Rodric] played an extract from the Koln Concert. That took guts …’  John Fenton NZ Jazz Critic (Australia Pacific Gigs Review)

⭐️ RODRIC WHITE (Piano/ Vocals)

⭐️ RALPH PYL (Trumpet)

⭐️ PETER KOHLHOFF (Double Bass)

⭐️ STEVE LEY (Drums)

🎫 LIMITED TIX! $23 Prebook/ $25 Door

Doors from 5pm

We are a Licensed Venue. Outside Food is Welcome but No Outside Drinks/ Water Bottles allowed.

Under 18s permitted if under the direct supervision of a Guardian/ Adult