Bernie McGann

Bernie McGann

Musical artist

Died aged 76CancerAustralia

Biography

Bernard Francis McGann (22 June 1937 – 17 September 2013) was an Australian jazz alto saxophone player. He began his career in the late 1950s and remained active as a performer, composer and recording artist until near the end of his life. McGann won four ARIA Music Awards between 1993 and 2001.

McGann led the Bernie McGann Trio and Bernie McGann Quartet through his career. The most well-known lineup of the Trio was McGann (alto sax), John Pochee (drums), Lloyd Swanton (bass), with the addition of Warwick Alder (trumpet) in the quartet.

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Career highlights

Genres

  • jazz

Instruments

  • saxophone

Awards & honours (1)

  • Don Banks Music Award

Quick answers about Bernie McGann

How old was Bernie McGann?
Bernie McGann died on September 17, 2013 at the age of 76.
When is Bernie McGann's birthday?
Bernie McGann was born on June 22, 1937.
Where was Bernie McGann born?
Bernie McGann was born in Granville.
What is Bernie McGann's zodiac sign?
Bernie McGann's zodiac sign is Cancer.
What is Bernie McGann's nationality?
Bernie McGann is a citizen of Australia.
What does Bernie McGann do?
Bernie McGann is known as jazz musician, saxophonist.

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