Pianist and arranger Rodric White presents the music of jazz icons Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Wayne Shorter, performed by his All-Star Band. This special evening will feature exciting original arrangements of groundbreaking compositions and recordings from the 1950s to the 1990s, highlighting key moments in modern jazz history.
PERSONNEL:
Rodric White – Piano, Arrangements
Alan Davey (Dan Barnett Big Band) – Trumpet
James Ryan (The Subterraneans) – Tenor & Soprano Sax
Danny Carmichael (Danny Carmichael Big Band) – Trombone, 2nd Trumpet
Stan Valacos (Anna Salleh’s Brazil and Beyond) – Bass
Tim Bradley (The Rhythm Hunters) – Drums
“Passionate performances of songs associated with the marvellous Billie Holiday made for a great night’s entertainment at Foundry 616. Rodric White’s arrangements allowed the talented six-piece band to display their considerable skills allowing the musicians to entertain and display their skills as soloists and as an ensemble.” – Mark Pigott, Sydney Arts Guide.
“It surprised me to hear [Rodric] announce a Keith Jarrett number. Even more so when he played an extract from the Koln Concert. That took guts and he did it well.” – John Fenton, Australia and Pacific Gigs Review.