Wizards of Oz
| Company type | Jazz ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Defunct | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Dale Barlow, Paul Grabowsky, Lloyd Swanton, Tony Buck |
| Products | Jazz music, album "Soundtrack" |
Wizards of Oz was a jazz ensemble from Australia that performed during the late 1980s. The quartet featured Dale Barlow on tenor saxophone, Paul Grabowsky on piano, alongside The Necks members Lloyd Swanton on bass and Tony Buck on drums. Their sole album, Soundtrack (1988), earned the 1989 ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album. In 2017, Mal Stanley from Jazztrack on ABC Jazz described it as "a landmark recording within the Australian jazz scene," highlighting its impact on the country's up-and-coming musicians at that period.
Members
- Dale Barlow – tenor saxophone
- Tony Buck – drums
- Paul Grabowsky – piano
- Lloyd Swanton – bass
Discography
| Title | Album information |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack |
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ARIA Music Awards
Since its inception in 1987, the ARIA Music Awards have annually honored outstanding achievements and creativity across various genres within the Australian music industry.
! |- | 1989 | Soundtrack | Best Jazz Album | |-