Phil Stack- Bass/Vocals
Harry Sutherland - Piano/keys
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Phil Stack
Hugely in-demand Australian bassist Phil Stack is one of a rare breed who seamlessly crosses genres from Jazz to Rock, achieving equal amounts of recognition and success in both.
A force of nature on the double bass, Stack attacks the instrument with an energy, vigour and passion almost unparalleled. He has performed and recorded with the who’s who of the music industry, including being James Morrison’s mainstay bassist of choice since 1997, touring around the world, including 6 European tours.
In 2002, he, along with Rai Thistlethwayte, formed the Rock band Thirsty Merc, going on to record and produce multi-platinum-selling albums and receive ARIA nominations for the group. Thirsty Merc still tour extensively.
Stack has also performed or recorded with Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Mark Murphy, Tommy Emmanuel, Lalo Shifrin, James Morrison, Ian Moss, Emma Pask, Katie Noonan, You Am I, Daniel Johns, the Potbeleez and the Whitlams, to name but a few.
Phil is also a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, releasing ‘Lap Around The Sun’ in 2015 and His Solo Debut full-length Album “Colourful..Noisy” In 2020 and its follow-up “, Songs from a Hill” in 2022
Reviews…
“Phil Stack proved to be one of the revelations of the festival. He is well known for his work with James Morrison, but the bassist’s performance in the competition revealed another side of his brilliant artistry. His solo piece was full of drama, surprise, invention and wit, and as mesmerising as anything I heard in the weekend’s concerts.”
(The Melbourne AGE, Nov 5th 2008, reporting on The Wangaratta International Jazz fest)
In his debut solo album, he flexes his artistic brilliance, from jazz piano-laden ballads (The Centreline) and exuberant rock-infused pop (Tradin' Up), to The Long Game, a heart-wrenching orchestral masterpiece tempered by an unassuming '90s grunge flow- SMH Dec 2019
The man, it turns out, can really sing ★★★★ SMH Sept 2015
balancing simplicity with sophistication; the wistful with the more primal - SMH Sept 2015
Harry Sutherland - Piano
Harry is a highly regarded pianist, keyboardist, composer, and musical director who has contributed his distinctive voice to a diverse range of projects.
He has a wealth of touring and recording experience, including with Matt Corby, Meg Mac, Bic Runga, Boy and Bear, Touch Sensitive, Missy Higgins, Isabella Manfredi, Donny Benét, Dale Barlow, Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts, Dereb The Ambassador and Budjerah.
He was a finalist in the prestigious 2019 Freedman Jazz Fellowship with an ABC jazz broadcast from the Sydney Opera House studio. His own original projects include the 2022 release 'JAHL HESHI' and upcoming projects Escape Squares and Symphonette.
Harry is a world-class and it won't be long before you agree.
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