TRASH GADGET FEATURING BYRON "WOOKIE"LANDHAM

Orrin Evans - piano

Matthew Parrish - bass

Byron "Wookie" Landham - drums

Byron "Wookie" Landham is a Philly-born jazz drumming powerhouse known for his deep grooves in hard bop and soul-jazz. A longtime collaborator of Joey DeFrancesco and Shirley Scott, Landham’s rhythm has driven stages from Philly’s Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus to international tours. With credits alongside Betty Carter, Houston Person, and Lee Ritenour, he’s a masterful sideman whose beats speak volumes. Catch him live this May at Vic’s Jazz Loft.

Matthew Parrish brings heart, soul, and serious chops to the jazz stage. A go-to bassist for legends like Regina Carter, Wynton Marsalis, and Houston Person, his warm tone and intuitive playing have taken him from NYC’s Blue Note to international festivals. With over 60 recordings under his belt and a globe-spanning resume, Parrish is the real deal.

Orrin Evans is a fearless force on the piano—bold, boundary-pushing, and always in the moment. With…