| Jan Castor | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Wiesław Ruciński |
| Also known as | Jann Castor |
| Born | (1954-06-27)27 June 1954 Włocławek, Poland |
| Died | 21 April 2016(2016-04-21) (aged 61) |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Jann Castor (27 June 1954 – 21 April 2016), sometimes spelt Jan Castor, was a Polish Australian musician and composer. His soundtrack album for the TV series Red Express was nominated for the 1992 ARIA Award for Best Original Cast or Show Album.
Castor was born as Wiesław Ruciński in Włocławek, Poland. In the late 70s, he established the band Res Publica which later morphed into Republika. In 1981, he moved to Australia and took on the Castor moniker. He continued working as a musician and became a film composer, with credits including Kiss of Death (1997), Maniacts (2001), Asylum Days (2001), Four Nights with Anna (2008), and 11 Minutes (2015).
Discography
- "You’re Gotta Go" (1981) – Tonpress
- Precedence (1990) – BMG
- Red Express (1991) – BMG
- Vitamins for the Soul (2009) – Motion Man
Jon Anderson and Jann Castor
- Unbroken Spirit (2000)
Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Red Express | Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album | Nominated |
References
- "Hope in Hollywood", Polish Music Center, University of Southern California, 18 July 2012
- ARIA Award previous winners. "History Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 July 2022.