Throughout his 15 year career Mr. Glass has fused the best of soul, jazz, funk and rare grooves with a connoisseur’s ear and passion that has helped build a reputation as a Sydney authority Dee-Jay. He speared headed Sydney’s rare groove and funk revival in the early 90’s that took it from the warehouse scene and returned it to the nightclub dance floors. Simultaneously he introduced Australia to giant soul jazz greats like Roy Ayres & Lonnie Liston Smith and was the first promoter to present Norman Jay on his debut tour of 93. In doing so he forged a relationship with Norman that continues today as they play together every year he visits the Australian shores under the Good Times banner.
With his pedigree and taste, Mr. Glass brings a rare experience to every venue by executing a critical vibe that holds any room. In addition Mr. Glass comes equipped with an enviable, superb and eclectic musical collection. His adaptive style has found the spotlight from within the most audacious grand public events through to exclusive private & intimate celebrations.
In high demand his talents have been sort out by those promoters who want a guarantee of a creative delivery. It should come as no surprise he has been booked for numerous marathon gigs for high profile fashion parades and some of the most international acclaimed film parties Australia has ever played witness to. Private events and clients have included exclusive parties for Mick Jagger, Jennifer Hawkins, George Lucas and an ever increasing list of celebrities
His performance track record reflects the best in Sydney’s ever evolving venues, parties & events. In fact, it’s almost endless including: The Loft, Bungalow 8, Opera bar, De Nom, Ruby Rabbit, the Basement, The Opera House, Ravesis, Oxford Art Factory, Tonic, Albion Place hotel, Icebergs, Marble Bar- Hilton Hotel, Bourbon & Beefsteak, Candy's Apartment, Cauldron, Chinese Laundry, Slip Inn, Dragonfly, Freezer, Gaelic Club, Gas, Bohem, Globe, Goodbar, Grand Pacific Blue Room, Jimmy Liks, Kinselas, Piano room, Tank, Les Girls, L'otel, Moulin Rouge, O Bar, Q Bar, Plan B, Roof Top, Kings Cross Hotel, Spago’s, Sugar Reef, Tattlers, Will & Toby's, Zoom, Banta Room, Soda Bar-Golden Sheaf, Astral Bar-Star Casino, The Eastern, Beach Rd Hotel, Vibes On A Summer’s Day, Peats Ridge Festival, Playground Festival, Sydney Festival, Speigletent, Future Music Festival, Days Like This Festival, Funk Inc, No Where To Go, Bottom End, PRT, Private, Icebox, Respecta Selecta, TAA, Vamp Parties, Strip Parties, Bondi Pavilion Christmas day events, Pioneer Studio parties, Sun Studio parties and far too numerous NYE & NYD events.
Mr. Glass’ style has crossed international boundaries having toured in San Francisco playing as the headline act at the city’s most unique venues such as the Art Hotel, Nickel bag of Funk @ The Make out room, Budonkadonk @ Poleng lounge, and playing The Bubble Lounge-Champagne bar.
Mr Glass has graced the stage with International names such as: Giles Peterson, Keb Darge, Norman Jay, Tom Thump, Greyboy, Jay Boogie, Regal, Karsten John, Roy Davis Jr. Mo Horizons, Crazy Penis, Sharon Jones & the Dapp Kings, Belleruche, ?uestlove, Cut Chemist, People Under the Stairs, Russ Dewbury, Elizabeth Troy, Lanu (from The Bamboos), Cookin on 3 Burners, Unabombers, Elliot Eastwick, Dimitri from Paris, Judge Jules, Pete Tong…… As well as being on the Bill with dozens more huge house DJ’s and internationals acts playing the side stages, back room, VIP bars and after parties.
Style Summary: Soul, Jazz, Funk, Disco, Boogie, Rare Groove, Latin, a little Exotica, some Hip-Hop, Ska, Dub and a touch of House. "If it’s soulful & funky I like it"