Alan Zavod An internationally known jazz pianist, voted in the top ten jazz pianists in the ‘80’s, Alan Zavod toured and recorded with many celebrated international bands including Woody Hermann, Maynard Ferguson, George Benson and Frank Zappa. After completing a classic Bachelor of Music Degree at Melbourne University, Zavod met Duke Ellington who advised him to further his jazz studies at the famed Berkley College of music at Boston where he later became a professor.
Alan has composed classical jazz works for James Morrison, the Sydney Symphony, Adelaide Symphony, the Australian Youth Orchestra, Munich Radio Orchestra, and the Louisianna Philharmonic.
Jazz Musician (Attended BGS 1961–63)
Alan Zavod is "Over the Moon" after he is presented with his Hall of Fame award by the Headmaster, Michael Urwin.
The "Maestro" fresh from receiving his award, played a tribute to Gershwin which left the audience spellbound.