[1] Within the context of his main city of Melbourne and Victoria, Hutchinson enjoys an eminence based on his career, his acknowledged playing ability and his musicianship.

His music teacher at Moreland Central School organised his best students for a performance at the Coburg Town Hall (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia).

Engaged at the Pacific Hotel in Lorne, Victoria, Hutchinson came to the attention of Graeme Bell, the Australian dixieland and classical jazz pianist, composer and band leader.

These included Julie London, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Eckstine, Oscar Peterson, Mickey Rooney and Brook Benton.

[1] His own trio and quartet entertained at many venues and events including a thirteen year stint at the Savoy Park Plaza in Little Collins Street.

These included the first recording of the VFL footy songs and an LP with Georgia Lee, considered the first indigenous Australian jazz and blues singer (1962).

[10][1] Hutchinson has recorded four CDs of his own– The Goodman Touch, A Clarinet Love Affair, Stompin' at the Savoy (with his close friend, pianist Mickey Tucker), and The Tassie Connection (with Jack Duffy).

[1] He retains relationships with some of the world's great musicians (some of whom he hosted during their Australian visits) including Buddy DeFranco, Oscar Peterson, Eddie Daniels and Clark Terry.