William Jack, cello  

Church Window Mask

Saturday 2 August 1.10pm

William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures.

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  • Free admission | Donations welcome

    Programme

    Tell Tchaikovsky The News – William Jack

    Lights of Dubai – William Jack

    A Favourite Place – William Jack

    Sarabande – Suite No.6 in D major, BWV 1012 – J.S. Bach

    Bowdown Hoedown – William Jack

    Samantha’s Jig – William Jack

    St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.

     

     

    Artist bio

    William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures. His music transitions seamlessly from virtuosic folk & bluegrass compositions, to non-Western sound worlds.

    Since his classical studies in Vienna, William has forged his own cello pathway, touring Europe, Australia and the UK extensively. He has recently performed his solo compositions from his album collection ‘This Old Cello Box’ live on BBC Radio 3 at the Edinburgh Fringe, and was selected to perform as a ‘New Folk’ songwriter at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. William received the best music award at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe. He has been fortunate to work with numerous world-renowned artists, both as a session musician and collaborator. William is passionate about redefining the cello possibilities, bringing the instrument into exciting new territories.

    William wishes to thank Talent Unlimited for their ongoing support.

    Presented in association with Talent Unlimited