Jack Lander

Australian jazz musician (bass) - b. Sydney 26 Sept., 1919 - d. Toronto, Canada 4 Sept., 1992 Started playing ukulele & guitar. Took up bass aged 18. Played with Reg Lewis Orchestra 1945 and later with Bela Kanitz Trio. Went to Canada in July 1950 with Johnny Weine, and both worked together until Weine returned to Australia. With Australian Jazz Quartet in 1957. Later in Vido Musso Quintet in L.A. and continued working in Canada leading his own groups at Toronto clubs.