This mix combined with a commitment to perfection has helped him become one of Australia's most respected musicians and director/producers.
As well as working with some of the biggest names in the industry Glenn is an exceptional artist in his own right, performing, writing and recording locally and internationally. His latest CD is soon to be released bringing together his unique fusion of jazz, soul and R&B.
International Touring Credits include: Thelma Houston – Musical Director, Dionne Warwick, America, Albert Lee
Australian Artists include: Ian Moss– Let's Get Together tour – Musical Director, Margaret Urlich – Musical Director, Australian Idol – Young Divas tour – Musical Director, Grace Knight – Musical Director, Tommy Emmanuel, James Blundell, Jeff Duff – Musical Director
Production Credits include: Live Earth, Harbour Bridge 75th Anniversary Coldplay, Michael Franti + Spearhead Aria Awards, Long Way to the Top Showcase Elton John, Kylie Minogue, INXS, Eagle Eye Cherry
When Duffo took refuge in England in the eighties, he quickly established himself in the UK & became the darling of London's new wave movement during the eighties staying one step ahead of his peers with his flamboyant performances. The exhibitionism & visual assault so integral to British punk culture could have been a sequence from Duffo's own fertile imagination.
'Duffo returned to Australia in the late eighties to re-introduce his powerful voice & unique style to the local scene. His recording & accompanying video of Lou Reed's 'Walk on the Wildside' helped re-establish his career in oz & has become an Australian classic.
Jeff's leading role in the Sc-Fi movie 'Sons of Steel' also won many plaudits for his comical portrayal of 'Secta', a space-age scientist . The movie has become a cult classic & is still being screened at major Film Festivals.A theatrical extravaganza called 'Ground control to Frank Sinatra' which Jeff created & starred in, fused the music of Bowie with the music of Sinatra, became a huge hit with fans, selling out a season at the Opera House studio in 2005.Jeff's recent lead role in 'Genius', the Ray Charles gospel show staged in Melbourne was acclaimed by critics.
Jeff's longtme admiration of David Bowie led him to staging the first 'Ziggy' show in Australia in the 90's. That saw the launch of the album 'Fragile Spaceman'.
“Sinatra, Presley, Jagger, Popeye and now Duffo” – Andy Warhol 1980
“It’s Bowie meets Lou Reed meets Roy Orbison meets Grand Opera” – Bear Magazine
“I don’t think it’s overstating the case to say that, had Jeff Duff hailed from a country in the top half of the world, he could now be as acknowledged and acclaimed as David Bowie or Lou Reed or Iggy Pop” – Glenn A. Baker, rock historian
“Jeff Duff is one of the most innovative and unique performers in this country” – Drum Media
“Jeff Duff is the blackest sounding white singer I have ever heard” – Alphonso Johnson, legendary bass player (Weather Report)
Soul revivalists, Soul Messengers, are a Sydney based Soul and RnB band. They have released 3 studio albums and album #4 will drop in 2021. 2017's Vision & Faith reached #5 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay chart and their previous albums, 2013's 'I'm Alive', and 2015's 'Dirty Soul' also garnered great reviews and nationwide radio play. 'Dirty Soul' featuring as Sydney Jazz and Blues radio station Eastside Radio's album of the week.
The bluesy-soul revivalists present a dynamite live show honed at regular gigs in Sydney and surrounds, the band having played over 130 shows since 2015 at venues such as Sydney's The Basement, Marrickville's Lazybones, Dulwich Hill's Butchers Brew and Newtown's Vanguard.
In addition to performing regular shows Soul Messengers have been added to NSW festivals Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival, Double Bay Street Festival and The Northern Beaches Music Festival in multiple years. Add in past residencies at Enmore's Vic on the Park, Marrickville's Gasoline Pony and Newtown's Botany View Hotel and you have one of Sydney's most booked originals bands.
Soul Messengers are Rich Aljinovic (vocals, guitar), Simon Morel (guitar), Dave Kirby (drums) and Siebe Pogson (Bass).
They love to play live and are intent on spreading their soul manifesto. With a great rhythm section and happening lead guitarist behind him, Rich feels free to let go and enjoy the moment, freeing his gutsy, soul drenched voice to float between grooving rock 'n' soul to sweet sultry ballads.
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