Ian Date (born c. 1960) is an Australian acoustic and electric guitarist most associated with the Gypsy jazz and bebop genres.

He achieved success in the 1980s in the band Sweet Atmosphere co-led with Australian violinist George Washingmachine, playing repertoire of the 1930s and 1940s.

Jazz Ramble states, "(Ian) has played all over the world, has made numerous television, radio, festival and concert performances, and is regarded as one of Australia's great guitar players.

He became a part of the Sydney jazz scene from the 1970s to the early 2000s where he played in numerous jazz ensembles including the Conway Brothers' "Hiccups" Orchestra with Jim and Mic Conway, also including his future collaborator the violinist George Washingmachine; in a long lasting band with George Washingmachine called "Sweet Atmosphere"; plus collaborations with Tom Baker (trumpet), and Ian Cooper (violin) among others.

[3][4] Ian's main acoustic jazz guitar is an original oval-hole Selmer (Maccaferri style) instrument, no.