Alex Hutchinson

Alexander Hutchinson (born 24 December 1934) is a Melbourne-based Australian musician, who mainly plays clarinet, but also saxophone. His lifetime non-stop seventy year career extends from when he was first professionally employed as a performer at the age of fifteen in 1949 until his effective retirement in 2019.

Within the context of his main city of Melbourne and Victoria, Hutchinson enjoys an eminence based on his career, his acknowledged playing ability and his musicianship. As well as his performances, he has a long history of involvement in the Victorian Jazz Scene campaigning for improved pay and conditions for music makers. This work led to his election as President of the Musicians' Union. One of his highpoints was his membership of the Graeme Bell All Stars. In their 1955-56 tour, they were hailed as the most popular jazz band in Australia's history.

He has featured on recorded music which included LPs, 45 rpms, and CDs. Bell recognised Hutchinson's talents and welcomed him into his band for tours in 1955 and 1956 – mainly in South Australia. These tours were highly successful. ) and Geoff Kitchen group, both spawned by Frank Johnson's Fabulous Dixielanders, the Georgia Lett quartet, Barry O'Dowd and Joan Watts and her Wicked Wattnots.

Hutchinson was a feature in a number of recordings created in the 50s, 60s and 70s. These included the first recording of the VFL footy songs and an LP with Georgia Lee, considered the first indigenous Australian jazz and blues singer (1962). He recorded a CD with Gaynor Bunning.

Discography The Goodman Touch The Tassie Connection Stompin' at the Savoy Clarinet Love Affair