What? by Jack Pantazis Quartet

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‘Key Track: The 16 minute Suite in which Pantazis adds to the bright array of guitar stylings already on show…”

Derek Leather, The Age newspaper, Melbourne Jan 14th, 2007

“ All originals, the CD demonstrates the band leader’s talents as both a guitarist and composer. Of the 7 tracks, particularly impressive is the longest ‘Suite-Prelude, For Pat, Someone’s Song.’…”

“..The gutsy tone of the sax player, Andrew Jackson, adds a welcome touch of hotness. There is good solo work from the bassist Adam Spiegl and the drummer, Tim Coghill, delivers in an uncomplicated way with none of the busy, intrusive dominance which can spoil some contemporary recordings. It is the kind of CD you are likely to be drawn back to.”

John Sharpe, The Canberra Times newspaper, Dec 2006

BIOGRAPHY

Guitarist Jack Pantazis has been on the music scene for approximately 20 years. He has experience in many forms of music making and styles. His playing styles range from jazz, latin, rock, classical, pop, just to name a few.

His music making has been heard in solo, duos,trios and quartets outfits to large ensembles such as Philarmonic Orchestras to Jazz Orchestras ( Big Band ). Included in this is work in pit orchestras for musicals such as ‘Rent’ and ‘Mama Mia’ to a variety of CD recordings.

Some of the artists that Jack has backed include, Cristine Arnou, Nina Ferra, Bob Valentine, Normie Rowe, Mike Stern, Todd McNeny, Rachael Beck, Kate Ceberano,

James Morrison,Bill Watrous, Glen Shorrock,

Jack has also performed on a few television shows such as Bert Newtons ‘ Good Morning Australia’, ABC’s ‘The Art Show’ and has performed in the backing orchestra for the Australian Film Awards (AFI ).

Currently Jack performs regularly with The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra and his own group The Jack Pantazis Quartet.

In 2005 Jack taught music in Beijing, China at The Midi School Of Music. While there he performed at the main jazz club in Beijing, ‘CD Jazz Club’.

While Jack has guested on other albums, this is his first full length CD

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