Jackie Orszaczky

b. 8 Might 1948, Budapest, Hungary, d. 3 Feb 2008, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Orszaczky was classically qualified on piano and violin but ultimately was lured by rock and roll and jazz fusion. Playing bass, he shaped Syrius and in the first 70s toured Australia, relocating there in 1974. He captivated interest leading Marcia Hines ’ support music group in the past due 70s and in addition caused Tim Finn, Renée Geyer, Grinspoon as well as the Whitlams, among many pop organizations. He formed many rings, including Godmothers, Grandmasters, Hungarian Rap Sadists, Industrial Incident, Jump Back Jack port and Orszaczky Spending budget Orchestra. He became an in-demand program musician, documenting with several pop performers, also organizing and producing classes. Orszaczky’s playing and performing were distinct and his passion for his music was infectious. Music artists with whom he proved helpful frequently included trombonist Adam Greening, drummer Hamish Stuart, guitarist Tibor Tátrai and vocalist Tina Harrod; the latter was also his wife. Orszaczky regularly came back to Hungary where he continued to be hugely well-known and in 2006 he was honored his homeland’s Knight’s Combination of the Purchase of Merit for his Contribution To Music And Lifestyle.