QPAC

Performing on: Fri 1 Nov 2024 from 9:15pm & Fri 15 Nov

Having recently completed his studies at the Queensland Conservatorium, Will Ellerton is an experienced jazz pianist in the Brisbane and Australian music scenes with regular performances at clubs, bars, and private functions. With influences ranging from Herbie Hancock to the likes of Brad Mehldau and Mulgrew Miller, Will’s passion for jazz and music as an art form can be heard in his expressive and versatile touch. New to QBAR’s Piano bar, Will looks forward to setting an intimate yet lively atmosphere as a captivating continuation of your night at the Performing Arts Centre.

Performing on: Sat 2 Nov 2024 from 8:35pm

Lucius Reynolds is a current piano student at JMI. Born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, Lucius moved to Brisbane at the start of 2024 for the purpose of studying music and performing within the Australian jazz scene. His musical journey began at the age of 5 studying classical repertoire, but he later developed a keen interest in jazz after being exposed to and playing in a number of high school jazz groups. Under the tutelage of the Quigley family and the rest of the JMI staff, Lucius hopes to hone his skills as a jazz pianist and continue gigging in Australia.

Performing on: Fri 8 Nov 2024 from 8:30pm

Ethan Coleman is a final-year Bachelor of Music student at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, studying jazz piano under Jeff Usher and Steve Newcomb. He has played in various ensembles, including the Conservatorium’s Confusion, and is active in Brisbane's music scene, performing across genres like pop, rock, and jazz. Ethan frequently serves as a session musician, recently recording for Sir Lennon’s debut single ‘FFIL.’ He also teaches music in Pullenvale and plans to travel abroad for further studies, aspiring to pursue a Master of Music. Follow him on Instagram @ethan_coleman_music.

Performing on: Sat 9 Nov 2024 from 8:30pm

Jazz Music Institute student and Brisbane Musical Theatre répétiteur, Patrick Baldwin, is an aspiring young jazz and theatre pianist. He performs regularly in musical theatre productions across the greater Brisbane region displaying his prowess as a multifaceted instrumentalist and genuine passion for the art form. To complement your theatre-going experience, Patrick is excited to deliver a variety of musical theatre favourites with a refreshing and relaxing ‘cocktail piano style’ twist tailored to create a perfectly balanced musical end to an unforgettable night out at QPAC.

Performing on: Sat 16 Nov 2024 from 9pm

Baxter is an up and coming pianist in the Brisbane jazz scene, taking inspiration from a wide variety of disciplines - from Oscar Peterson, to McCoy Tyner, to even the likes of Sun Ra. A lover of all things musical and abstract, Baxter has long sought to deepen his understanding of the art of improvised music, leading him to his current course of study at the Jazz Music Institute.