MFO

Music:

Member Since: 07/03/2006
Band Website: http://www.macefrancis.com
Band Members: COMPOSER/CONDUCTOR
Mace Francis

SAXOPHONES
Ben Collins
Dan Thorne
Alistair McEvoy
Mark Sprogowski

TRUMPETS
Ricki Malet
Callum G'Froerer
Brendan Baker

TROMBONES
Tilman Robinson
Robin Murray
Rob Coleman

GUITAR
Tim Jago

BASS
Wayne Slater

DRUMS
Greg Brenton

To purcahse any of these MFO albums - please click on ADD TO BASKET below the picture.

New MFO CD recorded live at The Sound Lounge in Sydney - July 2008
Neverever... Well, Maybe Someday

This USB drive contains all the artwork and music (as MP3) from the recently SOLD OUT limited edition MFO LIVE CD as well as two live concerts from the recent MFO National Tour. The MFO USB drive also contains info on the band, weblinks, photos and posters.

Influences: Bob Brookmeyer, Graeme Lyall, Ed Partyka, Thad Jones, Bill Holman, Maria Schnieder, John Hollenbeck, Village Vanguard Orchestra, Vienna Art Orchestra, Count Basie, Rainer Tempel, Gil Evans, Charles Mingus, George Russell, Arvo Part, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, Paul Grabowski, Ten Part Invention
Sounds Like: "These layered compositions and scoring convey colour, atmosphere and movement far more effectively and with greater interest than the stock standard arrangements often heard from big bands. Francis, understandably, has attracted international interest with his outstanding orchestra and compelling compositions."
John McBeath - The Weekend Australian

"Their musicianship is flawless, with some impossibly seasoned mature playing... innovative, dynamic, exploiting the power and versatility of the collective... Enchanting, unforgettable, moving music!"
Lloyd Bradford Syke - Australian Stage

"...an excellent and inspiring night of improvised and composed music at a high quality level."
Eric Pozza - Canberra Jazz

"Mace Francis deserves recognition as a big band leader with his own vision and his own sound."
Bill Donaldson - Cadence Magazine - www.cadencebuilding.com

"His themes are melodically pleasing and rhythmically strong. Francis has definite goals in mind, and has assembled a first class ensemble to help him reach them."
Jack Bowers - allaboutjazz.com

"Lyrical, beautifully-textured, unrushed...a little-big-band that sounds bigger than its twelve-member-strength."
Doug Spencer - Weekend Planet - ABC Radio National
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie