Louis Tillett

Louis Tillett

Musician

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The Profile

Australian pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. Known for distinctive piano work in the Sydney independent scene and for collaborations with Celibate Rifles, Died Pretty, Laughing Clowns, New Christs, Leonard Cohen, Brian Eno, Charlie Owen, Tex Perkins and Nick Cave. Released seven solo albums starting in 1987. Died 6 August 2023.

Praised for a singular piano style that blends rock, blues and jazz. Nick Cave described him as "a pioneer who has been an inspiration to many of us."

Two DeBaser reviews highlight Louis Tillett's singular, piano-driven approach to rock, blues and jazz. He released solo albums from 1987 and was a prominent collaborator in the Australian scene. He died on 6 August 2023.

Notable Quotes

❝ If someone goes to the trouble of spending their money to attend one of my concerts, I think it’s only right to give them two hours of rock in return. I’m not going to show up on stage accompanied by a string quartet. However, I also believe that it’s essential to catch the listener by surprise, to offer them something they don’t expect from me.

❝ A Cast of Aspersions is one of the highest expressions of Australian auteur rock, where, in this domain, if Nick Cave is Castor, Louis Tillett - as different as he may be - is certainly the twin Pollux.