Immersing himself in jazz , Grabowsky left the conservatorium in 1978 to pursue musical studies at the Juilliard School in New York and then embarked on extensive travel in Europe . 1980 he worked in the Melbourne cabaret/comedy scene where he began his relationship with Steve Vizard and Robyn Archer . He flew in 1980 to London where he travelled via Spain to Germany ; he lived there in Munich until 1985 . He had been back in Australia for Christmas 1982 when , on the invitation of Red Symons , he co-composed his first film score , the first of many . In Europe he played with many musicians including Chet Baker , Art Farmer and Johnny Griffin as well as influential European artists . In 1983 , Grabowsky formed the Paul Grabowsky Trio with Allan Browne and Gary Costello . The duo recorded the album '' Six by Three '' , which was released in 1989 and won the trio an ARIA Music Award at the ARIA Music Awards of 1990 . After his return to Australia in 1986 , he played in various jazz ensembles . Grabowsky produced Vince Jones ' ARIA Award winning album '' It All Ends Up In Tears '' . In 1987 , Grabowsky formed the Wizards of Oz with Saxophonist Dale Barlow , bassist Lloyd Swanton and drummer Tony Buck . Wizards of Oz recorded '' Soundtrack '' and won the ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 1989 . During this time , he also wrote the score to the film '' The Last Days of Chez Nous '' and for television shows '' Phoenix '' , '' Janus '' and '' Fast Forward ''
ARIA Music Awards of 1989
ARIA Music Awards of 1989
Paul Grabowsky