04
Feb
Jackie Orszacky, one of the most respected musicians in Sydney, and indeed Australia, has passed away. He leaves a wife, Tina Harrod and her glorious soul-singer voice, and two young daughters.
I knew him only slightly (I interviewed him in May 2004 when we both lived in Newtown), but my impression was of a kind, perceptive and entirely unpretentious man. His loss will be keenly felt in the jazz and blues scene, and beyond. According to his website, his final album is currently being mastered and will be out later this year on Vitamin.
Jackie is dearly missed on two continents. Apart from his vast contributions to the Sydney scene, he was a monumental figure in Hungary for those who grew up on his avantgarde rock in the late 60s, early 70s. We’ll miss him forever.
For some groovy archive footage of those Budapest gigs, check out berciberci’s uploads on youtube.
Keep on groovin’.
berciberci
berciberci does not know what he is talking about.
Jackie was Born in Romania. He could only speak a few words in Hungarian.
Dear Taros,
On earth, I spoke both English and Hungarian fluently.
See you!
Jackie
from up there blues heaven
Ahh my dad was just telling me about this new Tina Harrod album he bought but i wasnt really paying attention.
Now im keen to listen!