Misinterprotato are one of Australia’s most inventive contemporary music ensembles.
Much loved by the intensely creative Brisbane music scene they are so much more than a traditional jazz trio. The group expands the capacities of the classic piano/bass/drums combination with the avant-garde and fresh attitude they bring to their music. Their new album Variations encapsulates the vision, virtuosity and passion to discover new ground which sets this group apart, and is their finest yet.
Formed while studying at the Queensland Conservatorium, the group’s sound is driven by pianist Sean Foran, teamed with John Parker’s expansive dynamic and timbral range on percussion and Patrick Marchisella’s visceral touch on the double bass.
In a rhythm section far beyond just an accompaniment, Marchisella’s bass playing exudes emotion sweetly and succinctly, and Parker’s drumming is so effective as to be interpreted as counter-melodies and harmony to Foran’s beautiful flow on the keys.
“We try to expand what people think could be jazz,†Foran describes the essence of Misinterprotato’s music. You can feel that sentiment transcend each lyrical phrase and seductive rhythm both live on stage and in their recorded work.With two acclaimed albums already released, “now for the free†and
“In is In†the trio have gathered acclaim around Australia, performing at the Wangaratta Jazz festival, Woodford Folk Festival and Melbourne International jazz Festival among others. The trio have also appeared at the Calgary International Jazz Festival Canada and Kutchan Jazz Festival Japan.In the newest addition to the band’s current catalogue of two investigative and intriguing albums, the trio’s third full length album, Variations, finds a confident group of musicians who are truly flourishing. The relaxed structure of Foran and Parker’s intimate songwriting decorated by the group’s spontaneous musicality create some very special moments on this captivating record.
Vastly dynamic the trio stretches from subtle ballads ‘please’ and ‘ascent’ to dense ferocious tracks ‘chunk’, ‘the unknown’ and ‘Variations on a bad day’.
Music does not often draw in its listeners so deeply.
