Australia's legendary band

The Members

Over the many years of Galapagos Duck's life there has been the occasional change in the group's lineup but The Duck prides itself on being able to choose from the finest talent Australia has to offer. The present lineup is no exception. All are respected performers and music writers who in combination, still being mostly long time members, are able to maintain The Duck's unique flavour, versatility and wide popular appeal which has always been the hallmark of this group.

Greg Foster trombone, flugabone, blues harp, chromatic harmonica, electric bass, clarinet, and didgeridoo.

A qualified high school music teacher and special education teacher, in demand as a session musician, Greg was a member of popular groups Heart 'N' Soul, SCRA and The Harbour City Jazz Band before joining The Duck in 1976. He has written and arranged original music for each of these and other groups. He has also played with classical orchestras and in 1993 performed as featured soloist with The Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

John Conley electric fretted and fretless bass, electric guitar, double bass, clarinet, vocals, percussion.

Born in Melbourne, John moved to Canberra where he studied classical guitar and played double bass in Canberra Youth Orchestra. In early '70s studied at NSW Conservatorium of Music. Played and recorded with many bands including Errol Buddle, Col Nolan, Winnifred Atwell, Four Kinsmen. Joined The Duck in 1981. His extensive writing for the band includes the ballet "Austorizon" for the Australian Dance Theatre and four songs nominated in the jazz catagory of APRA awards.

Willy Qua saxophones, flute, percussion and drums.

Willy is a founding member of Galapagos Duck first joining in 1973.  He has also worked with Australian greats James Morrison, Don Burrows, Vince Jones, and USA greats Dave Brubeck, Nina Simone, Jimmy Witherspoon, Earl Hines, Mark Murphy as well as with rock greats Marcia Hines, Renee Geyer and Sam and Dave. Willy has also performed with the Australian Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, NSW Dance Ensemble and recorded with everyone from Billy Field to Slim Dusty. Willy's broad career as a musician has taken him to all the major jazz festivals: Tamworth Country Music Festival and Port Fairy Folk Festival. He is also active as a teacher in schools and has been a senior lecturer with the Sydney Jazz Action Society and has done hundreds of shows in schools in NSW, QLD, and VIC.

Rodney Ford drums, percussion and vocals.

Rodney has performed with Australian jazz artists Roger Frampton (Jazz Co - Op), Errol Buddle, Jim Kelly and Mick Kenny (Crossfire) .Jim Pennel, Greame Lyall, and with overseas artists including Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Eberhard Weber  and Jamey Abersold . He has recorded in many different fields of music  including with Tommy Emmanuel  and country artist, John Williamson. Rodney was resident drummer for J.C. Williamsons for three years in shows including The Wiz , Man of la Mancha  and Chorus Line . After many years of reading gigs , he chose to pursue his vocal endeavors in various Jazz Rock Latin groups. Rodney joined The Duck in 2002.

Matt Baker piano, electronic keyboards, and vocals.

Matt completed the 4 year Bachelor of Music Jazz Studies degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1999. Since then he has performed in New York and played at Jazz Festivals all over Australia. He performs regularly with his own trio.  Matt was the pianist behind many segments of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He has played with James Morrison, Don Burrows, John Morrison's big band, Swing City, Monica Trapaga, Harry Connick Jnr. and Wynton Marsalis. Matt joined The Duck in 2001. Matt's own web site is www.mattbaker.com.au