Biography

Misinterprotato are one of Australiass 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 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 improvsation and contemporary classical music.

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 Marchisellass visceral touch on the double bass. Three award winning musicians with experience performing and studying around the world.
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.

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.”
Also in 2005 the trio recorded live at the Judith Wright Centre in Brisbane, releasing a special edition EP of live video and unreleased studio tracks. “Delay” captures the trio in concert, highly improvised and emotive.
“startlingly original and devastatingly well-executed….” - Tsunami Mag.

Through extensive touring the trio gathered acclaim around Australia, performing 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 and Kutchan Jazz Festival Japan, World Expo Japan, and toured Japan several times. Their strength is a remarkable abilility 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.


In the newest addition to the band’s current catalogue, the trio’s third full length album, “Variations”, finds a confident group of musicians who are truly flourishing. "Variations" encapsulates the vision, virtuosity and passion to discover new ground which sets this group apart, and is their finest yet. 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. Expanding on the trio lineup the record features guest artists on trumpet, strings, and electronics, giving an added dimension to 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.

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