Australian jazz guitarist Peter O'Mara began his professional career in Sydney in 1976. Some projects were with Dale Barlow, Miro Bukovsky, Jackie Orszaczky, Michael Bartolomei & Willy Qua. He was awarded the prestigious "Don Banks Memorial Fellowship" for overseas study and was in New York in 1981 going to concerts, jam sessions and having private lessons with John Scofield, Dave Liebman & Attila Zoller.

O'Mara moved to Munich, Germany in late 1981, establishing himself as one of the most versatile guitarists in Europe. Many concerts and recordings with musicians like Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, Benny Bailey, Johnny Griffin, Ack van Rooyen, Peter Herbolzheimer, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, John Taylor, Randy Brecker, Charlie Mariano, Tony Lakatos, Mike Nock, Russell Ferrante, Brian Auger, Anthony Jackson, Marc Johnson, Adam Nussbaum, John Marshall, Terri Lyne Carrington, Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, NDR Bigband and the United Jazz & Rock Ensemble. He was a member of renowned jazz rock group „Klaus Doldinger's Passport“ spanning 30 years, touring Europe, Brasil, South Africa, Morocco and New Zealand.

For his 65th birthday on 09.12.2022 he presented a big band concert featuring his original compositions and arrangements at the Munich jazz club Unterfahrt. In February 2023 he was invited to perform some of his arrangements with the big band of the Sydney Conservatorium jazz institute.

As a teacher he has presented workshops all over Europe, Australia, New Zealand and is the author of books published by renowned jazz publishers Advance Music.

He is a professor at the University of Music and Theatre in Munich as well as the Bruckner University in Linz, Austria.

As a composer and bandleader he has recorded 20 cds to date as well as performing on dozens of recordings as a guest.

Some Reviews:

”Peter O’Mara’s trio has the ability to create music of real power and coherence!” 5 Stars! Downbeat Magazine USA

“Peter O’Mara’s latest CD „My Time“ is one of the finest releases of 2012! 5 Stars! Brent White, CriticalJazz.com

“Peter O’Mara’s Group was the highlight of the Wangaratta Jazz Festival 2013!“

Jackie Orszaczky was a legendary Hungarian - Australian bass player, vocalist, composer, arranger, producer and bandleader, covering a variety of styles from funk, jazz, R&B and experimental rock. He initially toured Australia with the famous Hungarian jazz rock band Syrius in 1970 and returned in 1973 to join the prog rock band Bakery. Between 1975-78 he was musical director of Marcia Hines.

Over the years Jackie created various groups which were always on the cutting edge of the Sydney scene, including Bland Frenzy, the Godmothers and Jump Back Jack which featured funk and soul in the style of James Brown as well as original music. Jackie was an inspiration to younger musicians and he often gave them help on their way to becoming professional musicians.

This tribute band will feature James Greening - trombone, Miroslav Bukovsky - trumpet, John Mackey – sax, Peter O’Mara - guitar, Lachlan Coventry - bass and Hamish Stuart - drums.