JARRAD ‘Jazz’ Morrice from Black Aces appears to be the new guitarist in Airbourne.
Following our report yesterday about the departure of Harri Harrison, a check of tour photos for the upcoming US trek by Airbourne and an announcement by their fellow Victorian band the Aces indicate little doubt about the identity of the new axeman.
The mystery man in the publicity photos looks uncannily like Jazz – full name Jarrad Morrice – and Black Aces announced: “It is with heavy hears that we make this statement but sadly, Jazz is leaving Black Aces.
“We’ve been through thick and thin, played countless shows, toured across the globe and released music that we’re bloody proud of.
“And we’ve done it all together.
“Jazz leaves us not just as a mate but as a brother. Jazz will always be part of the Aces family. We wish Jazz all the best for the future.”
The guitarist himself said: “Words cannot do justice for all we have been through together.
“I love the whole Aces family, fans and friends alike.
“Keep your eye out because I couldn’t be prouder of what they will be releasing later this year.”
Morrice – formerly of The Deep End – only joined Black Aces in 2014 while they were recording the debut album, following the departure of founding member Rhys Collier.
That album, Shot In The Dark, was produced by Craig Harnath who had also worked with Airbourne.
The appointment maintains Airbourne’s policy of drafting in musicians that are not only Australia, but Victorian.
Black Aces are from Bendigo, 284 km north of Airbourne’s home town of Warnambool
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