Hear a Bernie McGann obituary from ABC News Radio here.

McGann was a pioneering figure in the Australian jazz scene, mixing it with the most groundbreaking musicians and bands, such as Roger Frampton, John Pochee, Judy Bailey, Ken James, Sandy Evans, ‘The Last Straw’ and ‘Ten Part Invention’ as well as his own trios and quartets.  Bernie also supported touring US musicians during his career, including Freddie Hubbard, Dewey Redman, Sonny Stitt and Dave Liebman.

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