The group, with seventeen European concert tours, one LP and fifteen CD’s under its belt, is recognised by critics and peers alike as amongst the very best in Australia. Society Syncopators, now called “The Syncopators” was founded by trombonist Chris Ludowyk in 1984 and has performed at most major Jazz and Performing Arts Festivals in Australia and some of the most prestigious International Jazz festivals. It has featured in two movies, on live TV concerts and entertained at countless corporate functions over its 30 year existence. The group has also represented Australia on many overseas ‘Cultural Relations’ tours for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.