Bassist Patrick Bleakley is a local bass legend of international repute. Known for playing with Blerta in the 1970s and 80s and being the rock to Jonathan Crayford's jazz trio as well as The Troubles, he is one of the most popular musicians in New Zealand. His group Zeelanders feature his incredible compositional talents and his dynamic playing on the double bass, playing that has been underpinning the New Zealand music scene for decades.