MISINTERPROTATO
Sean Foran – Piano
John Parker – Drums
Pat Marchisella – Acoustic Bass
Misinterprotato are one of Australia’s most inventive contemporary music ensembles.
So much more than a traditional jazz trio, this group expands the capacities of the classic piano/bass/drums combination with elements of the avant-garde and a fresh attitude they bring to their music.
Truly captivating for a variety of audiences, Misinterprotato skillfully blend dense, exciting improvisations and delicate atmospherics, conjuring up sounds of modern jazz, ambient music, avant garde rock, free improvisation and contemporary classical music.
Formed in 1999 while studying at the Queensland Conservatorium, the group’s sound is driven by award winning 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.
Their debut album “now for the free” released in 2003 gathered them critical acclaim. The Sydney Morning Herald called them “full of brilliant promise” while The Age noted - “a polished debut...finesse not usually found on a first album”.
Their second release “In is In” released on the boutique label Jazzhead is an even stronger development for the group. The Australian called it “intelligent and moodily reflective….4 stars”, while “Rhythms” said, “Filled with emotion and space and rich in texture and interaction, ‘In is In’ marks and impressive growth in their maturity and assurance.”
The trio’s third full length album, "Variations" (jazzhead) encapsulates the vision, virtuosity and passion to discover new ground which sets this group apart, and is their finest yet. Vastly dynamic the group expand on the trio lineup with guest artists on trumpet, strings, and electronics, giving an added dimension to the music. "Variations, quite simply, is dazzling, building on the band's interests in improvisation, the avant-rock of later Radiohead and the minimalism often associated with European jazz label ECM." - The Courier Mail
Misinterprotato have performed around Australia at the Wangaratta Jazz festival, Woodford Folk Festival and Melbourne International jazz Festival, Brisbane Festival, Valley Jazz Festival, and the Apollo Bay Festival, among others. Internationally the trio have also appeared at the Calgary International Jazz Festival Canada, clubs throughout the UK, the Kutchan Jazz Festival Japan, World Expo Japan, and toured Japan several times. In 2009 they were invited to showcase at the prestigious MIDEM music conference in Cannes, France and will release "Variations" in the UK in late 2009. In 2009 they will tour Australia to major festivals with guest saxophonist Froy Aagre (Norway)
Their strength is a remarkable ability to appeal to jazz fans and the more non-jazz audiences, giving them the ability to fit an array of venues and festivals. They do this without compromising on style, and intensity in the music.
Inspiring improvisations, intuitive interaction, music does not often draw in its listeners so deeply. Misinterprotato are a trio at the forefront of creative music
In 2010 the trio release Variations on Naim Jazz in the UK and tour in support of the release. (This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland)
ADDITIONAL PRESS QUOTES:
“Australia’s most forward thinking jazz trio” – Timeoff Magazine
"intelligent and sometimes moodily reflective, but always in touch with their jazz origins. Foran's piano style is brimful of ideas applied equally well to ballads and up-tempo pieces" - 4* The Australian
"Variations, quite simply, is dazzling, building on the band's interests in improvisation, the avant-rock of later Radiohead and the minimalism often associated with European jazz label ECM." - The Courier Mail
RELEASES:
Now for the Free 2003 – Spacebar Records/Newmarket Music
In is In 2005 – Spacebar Records/Jazzhead
Delay 2006 - limited edition mixed media EP – Spacebar Records
Variations 2007 – Spacebar Records/Jazzhead
Variations (remastered) 2010 - Naim Jazz UK
Physical distribution in Australia, UK
All titles available digitally through major retailers itunes, emusic etc.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
Calgary Jazz Festival Canada 2005
Kutchan Jazz Festival Japan 2006
Japanese Tour 2006
World Expo Japan 2005
Woodford Folk Festival Artists in Residence 2005
Wangaratta Jazz Festival Australia 2005
Melbourne Jazz Festival Australia 2003
Apollo Bay Music Festival Australia 2006
Brisbane Jazz Festival 2009
Wangaratta Jazz 2009
York Jazz Festival 2009
UK Tour 2010