The tour - featuring Grace, Howie Morrison jnr, Russell Harrison and Chris Powley - was organised to mark 10 years since Sir Howard Morrison died, but was delayed twice given alert levels as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Grace said he was looking forward to the tour.
"Fourteen gigs in just over three weeks is going to be full on but I'm absolutely looking forward to touring with the boys."
When asked how it felt to honour someone like Sir Howard Morrison, Grace said Sir Howard was one of the biggest musical names and there was a "huge history" that went with that.
"There is a bit of pressure there to be able to perform the songs of the old Howard Morrison Quartet but Howie jnr has done a great job of reshaping this Take Two version and while we retain the history of Howard snr and the old quartet, this version has its own style and sound."
Grace said he looked up to Sir Howard as an entertainer, like many young performers in his day.
"He set the pathway for many young Rotorua singers and certainly for me growing up around Howard and the Morrison whānau was a huge inspiration.
"To quote the great New Zealand band Split Enz, history never repeats and most times it doesn't. I think on this Feb tour our New Zealand audience will be treated to the history of Sir Howard and the quartet songs and once again hear the wonderful music on stage again."
The Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two in full song (from left) Jack Grace, Russell Harrison, Howie Morrison Junior and Chris Powley. Photo / Supplied
Howie Morrison jnr said he was "over the moon" to have Grace on board.
"He's a true professional who has recently returned from Australia and was the winner of New Zealand's first Song Quest back in the 80s. Jack brings another dimension to our quartet with more than 40-plus years of experience behind him. His harmonies certainly complete our quartet sound."
Grace returned to Rotorua two years ago from overseas and has made an impact locally in that time, including writing, producing and starring in the sellout musical 8 Scott Ave.
Jack Grace has joined the Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two. Photo / File
He made an impact as a young performer and was signed with Eddie Hegan's talent agency alongside New Zealand entertainment icons such as Ray Columbus, Ray Woolf and Billy T James.
He's since performed with the likes of Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck. Since returning home, Grace has been teaching music and giving back to the country that started his music career.
February tour dates:
Tuesday 9 - Tauranga, Baycourt Theatre, www.eventfinda.co.nz Wednesday 10 - Napier, Municipal Theatre, www.ticketek.co.nz Thursday 11 - Wellington, Opera House, www.ticketmaster.co.nz Sunday 14 - Blenheim, ASB Marlborough Theatre, www.ticketek.co.nz Tuesday 16 - Nelson, Theatre Royal, www.eventfinda.co.nz Wednesday 17 - Greymouth, Regent Theatre, book at the Greymouth Theatre Thursday 18 - Christchurch, James Hay Theatre, www.ticketek.co.nz Saturday 20 – Dunedin, Town Hall, Glenroy Room, www.ticketmaster.co.nz Sunday 21 – Invercargill, Civic Theatre, www.ticketek.co.nz Wednesday 24 - Palmerston North, Regent, www.ticketek.co.nz Thursday 25 - New Plymouth, Theatre Royal, www.ticketek.co.nz Friday 26 - Hamilton, Clarence Street Theatre, www.ticketek.co.nz Saturday 27 - Auckland, Bruce Mason Centre, www.ticketmaster.co.nz Sunday 28 - Whangarei, Forum North, www.ticketek.co.nz
