Uncle Jed
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Danny Stitt, Shannon Stitt, Laura Stitt |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Website | www |
Uncle Jed is a Sydney-based Australian ensemble specializing in funk, reggae, and jazz, established in 2005 by family members Danny Stitt (bass and lead guitar), his brother Shannon Stitt (keyboards), and their cousin Laura Stitt (lead vocals). The band’s name honors their uncle Jed Stitt. In May 2010, they issued a self-titled album under Vitamin Records. Their sound, which fuses elements of funk, reggae, and jazz, has been well-received in live settings.
The group rose to prominence after winning the seventh installment of the television competition Australia's Got Talent in November 2013, earning a $250,000 cash prize. Following this achievement, their eponymous album reached No. 74 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
Before their victory on the show, Uncle Jed released three cover singles that entered the ARIA top 50 charts: "Brother" originally by Matt Corby (No. 36), Ed Sheeran’s "Give Me Love" (No. 39), and Pink’s "Just Give Me a Reason" (No. 49). These tracks were prominently showcased during their performances on the talent series.
In May 2015, the band briefly adopted the name Luna Grand and launched a seven-track EP titled Patience Love, which attained No. 8 on the ARIA Hit Seekers Albums chart. By November 2015, they returned to the Uncle Jed moniker and released a five-track EP called Acoustic Versions. Additionally, they produced The Christmas Album, featuring traditional holiday songs.
Albums
- Uncle Jed (10 May 2010) – Vitamin Records
- The Christmas Album (21 November 2017) – independent
Extended plays
- Luna Grand
- Patience Love (12 June 2015)
- Uncle Jed
- Acoustic Versions (11 November 2015)