Bertles, Bob (Robert Anthony)

Bertles, Bob (Robert Anthony)Bertles, Bob Robert AnthonyBob Robert Anthony Bertles (* Mayfield, NSW, 6 Mar. 1939) jazz reed-player, composer, arranger. He began professional jazz work in 1956, and was involved with modernist activities at the Mocambo and El Rocco, Sydney. He appeared in clubs, television, and rock music, including with Johnny O'Keefe. After periods in Melbourne and Adelaide, he returned to Sydney in 1964, then joined Max Merritt in 1967 for five years, including on his…