The Kaite Chester Quartet presents 'Onto Something' at Rosny Barn

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of the Great American Songbook, reimagined with a fresh contemporary twist. Enjoy beloved classics made famous by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and more, brought to life through Kaitlyn's unique arrangements and distinctive style.

Join us at The Rosny Barn as Kaite celebrates the release of her debut album “ Onto Something” with a night of unforgettable music, vibrant storytelling, and classic songs like you've never heard them before.

Kaite Chester is a Brisbane-based jazz vocalist, bassist, and bandleader recognised for her contemporary approach to the Great American Songbook and improvisation. A finalist in the Generations in Jazz Vocal Scholarship, she has established herself as an emerging voice on the Australian jazz scene, with performances spanning leading venues including the Brisbane Jazz Club, JMI Live, Gold Coast City Jazz Club, and HOTA (Home of the Arts), alongside appearances in New York, the UK, and Europe.

In 2025, Kaitlyn undertook intensive study at the Tribeca Jazz Institute in New York City with Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Pasquale Grasso, and Chris Byars, supported by the Owen Fletcher Postgraduate Award presented by the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. During this time, she recorded her debut EP in New York City, marking the beginning of her current recording output.

Making her debut in Tasmania, Kaitlyn is launching her debut LP at The Rosny Barn. As a bandleader, arranger, and improviser, she directs the Kaite Chester Quartet and her trio, bringing a personal and exploratory approach to ensemble performance while continuing to build momentum toward further international study.

Joining Kaite tonight on stage are :
Drums – Chris Evans
Double Bass – Elliot Parker
Piano – Steve Newcomb

Don’t miss this incredible night of fine jazz.


General Info:
Step inside the barn from 6:30 pm. The music begins at 7pm. There will be 2 sets of music, with a 30min Interval.

Tickets $35 adult / $25 student / $20 children

Seating is first come, first seated.

Listen to the album here: https://youtu.be/f8GWPKfhMok?si=qMOUAUp0W7m7BQVX