

UK based Australian pianist Liam Butler Webb is recognised for his clarity of touch, technical precision, and strong grounding in jazz tradition. Influenced by figures such as Oscar Peterson and Ahmad Jamal, he combines a firm blues foundation with a deep understanding of the bebop language.This jazz foundation has led Butler Webb to explore Brazilian music, which has become a defining element of his artistic voice. His imaginative reworking of the classics of samba-jazz, bossa nova, and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) transform the repertoire into a space for personal and distinctive musical expression.Presenting Butler Webb's debut release as a bandleader: 'Serrado'. Written by Brazilian MPB legend Djavan, reimagined and recorded live to tape in Liverpool. This work represents the next step in his artistic trajectory, bringing together his influences in jazz and Brazilian music to establish a distinctive musical identity.'Serrado' drops Dec 17.
December 17, 2025 - 'Serrado' UK Launch
Liverpool Arts Bar (Hope St), Liverpool, L1 9BY
Free/donation entryJanuary 10, 2026 - 'Serrado' AUS Launch
Bar 303, 303 High St, Northcote, VIC 3070
Tickets $20January 18, 2026 - 'Liam Butler Webb plays Oscar Peterson'
Paris Cat Jazz Club, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tickets $45
Oscar Peterson, the trailblazing Canadian jazz pianist and composer, left an unforgettable mark on jazz with his impressive technique and beautiful compositions.Renowned for his swinging, bluesy style, he was famously dubbed the “Maharaja of the Keyboard” by Duke Ellington. Peterson’s influence continues to resonate across generations.This tribute performance celebrates his legacy, revisiting some of his most iconic compositions.Join Liam Butler Webb and his trio as they perform a selection of works from Peterson's finest albums, including classics like The Canadiana Suite, We Get Requests, and Night Train.

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