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Known-Unknown

Trichotomy

Known-Unknown

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Format: CD
Label: Challenge Records
UPC: 0608917343922
Catnr: CR 73439
Release date: 10 February 2017
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Challenge Records
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0608917343922
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CR 73439
Release date
10 February 2017

"The trio operates as a partnership of equals, not as pianist and accompaniment. The electronic effects are integrated in the same spirit, with each member exploiting them."

BBC Music Magazine, 23-6-2017
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The Australian trio Trichotomy returns with The Known and the Unknown on Challenge Records. In a distinct step into new territory electronic sounds merge with acoustic improvisations, while the complexity of their compositions and group improvisations are balanced by graceful melodies and rich harmonies. Vivid and bright, it is a compelling listen. Inspired by a diverse range of influences from Aphex Twin to Vijay Iyer, and Tortoise to The Bad Plus, trichotomy's music combines a dense rhythmic focus with the melodic clarity of a Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau, or the modern European jazz of Tord Gustavsen and Nik Bartsch. Compositions often find a fine balance between heavily notated sections and completely free improvisations. The Knowna nd the Unknown is an apt description of the material the trio brought to the studio to record in 2016, but more importantly it is a representation of the push and pull within improvised music. The music cannot exist without both, and both must

Das australische Trio Trichotomy macht bei Challenge Records mit seinem neuen Album The Known and the Unknown auf sich aufmerksam. In einem deutlichen Schritt in neues Gebiet verschmelzen elektronische Klänge mit akustischen Improvisationen, während die Komplexität der Kompositionen und Gruppenimprovisationen sorgfältig mit eleganten Melodien und vollen Harmonien ausgewogen wird. Lebendig und strahlend bietet dieses Album ein packendes Hörerlebnis.

Inspiriert von einer Reihe verschiedenster Einflüsse, die von Aphex Twin und Vijay Iyer bis Tortoise und The Bad Plus reichen, vereint Trichotomys Musik einen dichten rhythmischen Fokus mit der melodischen Klarheit eines Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau oder dem modernen europäischen Jazz von Tord Gustavsen und Nik Bärtsch. Kompositionen finden oft die feine Balance zwischen überwiegend notierten Abschnitten und völlig freien Improvisationen. The Known and the Unknown ist eine passende Beschreibung des Materials, das das Trio im Juni 2016 zur Aufnahme mit ins Studio gebracht hat, doch wichtiger noch, es ist eine Repräsentation des Gebens und Nehmens in improvisierter Musik. Die Musik kann ohne das Eine oder das Andere nicht existieren, und beides muss in Balance bleiben.

Das Trio tourt im Januar und Februar 2017 im Vereinigten Königreich und dem europäischen Festland.

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Trichotomy

Australian piano trio Trichotomy really need no introduction. Over the course of three compelling albums for Naim Jazz - Variations (2010), The Gentle War (2011), and Fact Finding Mission (2013), they have carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting trios in contemporary jazz combining the lyricism of EST and the energy levels of The Bad Plus while nonetheless finding their own unique melodic voice and ensemble sound. Inspired by a diverse range of influences from Aphex Twin to Vijay Iyer, and John Zorn to Tord Gustavsen, Trichotomy’s music combines a dense rhythmic focus with a refined melodic clarity. Since their last album, a hectic schedule in Australia has recently seen them collaborate with chamber groups, video artists,...
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Australian piano trio Trichotomy really need no introduction. Over the course of three compelling albums for Naim Jazz - Variations (2010), The Gentle War (2011), and Fact Finding Mission (2013), they have carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting trios in contemporary jazz combining the lyricism of EST and the energy levels of The Bad Plus while nonetheless finding their own unique melodic voice and ensemble sound. Inspired by a diverse range of influences from Aphex Twin to Vijay Iyer, and John Zorn to Tord Gustavsen, Trichotomy’s music combines a dense rhythmic focus with a refined melodic clarity. Since their last album, a hectic schedule in Australia has recently seen them collaborate with chamber groups, video artists, string quartets and symphony orchestras creating music that continues to push contemporary jazz into new areas.
In 2013 the group was a finalist in the APRA Art Music Award for Excellence in Jazz (Australia) and have been previous winners of the QLD Music Award for Jazz and finalists for the Australian AIR and BELL awards for contemporary jazz album of the year.
In 2016 they are Ensemble in Residence at Griffith University, QLD Conservatorium, performing a series of concerts featuring new work.
2017 sees the trio return with a new release, KNOWN-UNKNOWN on the acclaimed European label, Challenge Records. In a distinct step into new territory electronic sounds merge with their acoustic improvisations, while the complexity of their compositions and group improvisations are balanced by graceful melodies and rich harmonies. This bold new work puts them firmly forward as a group with vision, depth and intensity. Vivid and bright, it is compelling listening.
They tour the UK/Europe in Jan/Feb 2017.
Line up: Sean Foran – piano John Parker – drums Samuel Vincent – double bass Selected performance history: Jazzahead Festival Germany, Tokyo, Takatsuki, and Kutchan Jazz Festivals Japan, Melbourne Jazz Festival, Brisbane Jazz Festival, Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Canberra Jazz Festival, extensive tours around the UK, MIDEM Music Conference France & tours to Japan, Canada, China, & South America.
The Guardian "These three make the resources of the conventional piano trio go a long way." MOJO Magazine “delightfully detailed ensembles, full of wit and vigour…they bamboozle with tricky time-signatures and intricate themes” BBC Music Magazine "this is a genuine trio, with three equally important parts, and they never put a foot or finger wrong" 5 stars! All About Jazz “one of the most exciting trios in contemporary music”.
"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 “So many surprises and exquisite moments” - The Age. "A fine example of contemporary music in various tempos, incorporating a range of moods and drawing extensively on diverse classical references fused with 21st century jazz ideas". - The Australian
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Samuel Vincent (double bass)

John Parker (drums)

Sean Foran (piano)

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Samuel Vincent (double bass)

John Parker (drums)

Sean Foran (piano)

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The trio operates as a partnership of equals, not as pianist and accompaniment. The electronic effects are integrated in the same spirit, with each member exploiting them.
BBC Music Magazine, 23-6-2017

The trio operaces as a partnership of equals, nor as pianist and accompaniment. The electtonic effects are integrared in the same spirit, with each memher exploiting them.
BBC Music Magazine, 18-5-2017

It’s a fine collection of impressionistic and evocative jazz instrumentals
Blurtonline, 05-5-2017

An ‘ear-catcher’ for contemporary piano trio lovers, Known-Unknown, by definition, offers the recognised exhilaration of Trichotomy with a profusion of unpredictable alleyways… and already enjoyed many, many times.
AP-Reviews, 01-5-2017

An ‘ear-catcher’ for contemporary piano trio lovers, Known-Unknown, by definition, offers the recognised exhilaration of Trichotomy with a profusion of unpredictable alleyways… and already enjoyed many, many times.
AP Reviews, 15-4-2017

Trichotomy have established a reputation as a trio that delves in a degree of abstraction, albeit in an all-acoustic mode.
UK Vibe, 13-4-2017

The Australian Trio 'Trichotomy' for pianist Sean Foran is fusing on 'Known-Unknown' (Challenge / Inakustik) electronic with acoustic improvisations. Free melodic lines meet already times on quite free passages, hymnic moments on rhythmic tripping. A great, intelligent listening pleasure!
Newspaper Medienhaus Bauer, 04-4-2017

(...) Nowadays piano trio with a sprinkle of 'down under' (...)
Jazzflits, 13-3-2017

A tough yet elastic sense of experimentation stretches the trio confines to admirable effect.
RTE, 16-2-2017

... Beside using conventional instruments all musicians apply electronis elements very well... Most likely one can compare the alignment with Esbjörn Svensson Trio (E.S.T.)...
musikansich, 13-2-2017

Svensson would have been proud of the lyrical simplicity and gentle piano-bass exposition of drummer John Parker’s misty ballad It’s Strange Coming Back.
The Guardian, 02-2-2017

Known-Unknown appears after a break during which the band's members have been busy with numerous other projects and sees the first appearance of a new bassist, but it takes just a few bars of "Five" to reassure fans that this cohesive, exciting trio is back and on track.
All about Jazz, 22-1-2017

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