BIJF presents Andrew Butt Trio + (Album Launch) & Vanderbyl

Peregian is the third album of Brisbane-based saxophonist, Andrew Butt. The 2024 Queensland Music Award-winning album is inspired by themes that come out of everyday experiences, friendships, travels, and love. Andrew has been prominent on the Australian Music scene for over 25 years, being a multiple winner of the Queensland Music Awards. Other accolades include a Churchill Fellowship and performing as a jazz soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. He leads Andrew Butt Trio +, an ensemble that has been regularly featured on radio, at major venues and festivals across the world including the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz, Le Baiser Salé Paris, iF Jazz Café Budapest, U Malého Glena Jazz Club Prague, Tanks Arts Centre Cairns, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club and the Paris Cat Jazz Club Melbourne.

Personnel:
Andrew Butt (saxophones), Kellee Green, (pianos), Toby Wren (guitars), Nick Quigley (bass), Aaron Jansz (drums)

Born and raised in the western suburbs of Brisbane/Meanjin, Vanderbyl is a four-piece jazz fusion band that draws influence from contemporary world jazz and Australian psychedelic rock. The band will be playing music from their debut vinyl release Vanderbyl.

Personnel:
Jeremy Vanderbyl (pianos), Tom Horton (guitars), Sam Patterson (bass), Rohan Sweeney (drums)

Open bar from 1:30 PM

Tony Hillier (The Weekend Australian, Rhythms Magazine, ABC National Radio) Andrew’s third album and arguably his best to date … absolutely gorgeous.

Barry O’Sullivan (Fine Music Magazine, 2MBS Sydney, All About Jazz) 4.5-stars ... The recording is a superb addition to the artist’s discography. Its harmonious collaborations make for relaxing listening with a sophisticated edge.