William Jack - Australian multi-style cellist

William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter. 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. He has performed his solo compositions from his album collection ‘This Old Cello Box’ live on BBC Radio 3 and was selected to perform as a ‘New Folk’ songwriter at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. 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's possibilities, bringing the instrument into exciting new territories. “A master of unconventional cello playing” – GLAM Adelaide “Outstanding, a truly remarkable performance” – BBC Radio 3