Pat Harrington

Pat Harrington was a fine reeds player and a well-respected member of the Brisbane Big Band and The Brisbane Citizens Concert Band. A former airline pilot and student of the Queensland Conservatorium, Pat was an inspiration to many Queensland musicians. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday 5 February 2020.

Pat also played with smaller jazz ensembles in Brisbane, The Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba. 

He was a foundation member of the Toowoomba Jazz Society and enjoyed performing in great local bands such as Connect the Dots. 

Hear Pat Harrington as a member of the Brisbane Big Band on their CD Tailspin 2013.


Photos courtesy of:
Pat Harrington Facebook page
Kylie Lee Toowoomba Jazz Society Facebook page
and Mish Photography

Posted by the Queensland Jazz Archive

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