Trichotomy - new modern jazz

It’s been a while since we’ve been in the studio… but it’s time again......
If you’re not familiar with us, we are a contemporary music trio from Brisbane, Australia, performing improvised, jazz inspired music for piano, bass and drums. Since forming in 1999 we’ve played around the world touring Australia, and to the UK, Japan, China, Germany, Argentina, Canada, and France. We’ve released 4 acclaimed albums and collaborated with orchestras, string quartets, jazz musicians, video artists and dance companies.
Our last album FACT FINDING MISSION was released in 2013 and All About Jazz called it “the sound of one of the most exciting trios in contemporary music”. Since that release we’re been busy performing in Australia and Japan…. and now we’re keen to get back in the studio to share this new music with you. We’re bringing a bag a new songs to this session, and have some nifty plans for releasing it.
So…. this project involves:
1. Pre-Production - April-May - We’ll be bunkering down in our home studio working up the tracks for the recording.
2. Recording - June - we’ll be in the studio recording 60min of music for the album plus more tracks for the special edition. This whole process will be filmed.
3. Post Production - July - we’ll mix the album in Brisbane and master it in Minneapolis
4. Release - The album will come out late 2016 on Jazzhead (Aust./Japan) and NAIM Jazz (UK/Europe/USA)
5. Tour - we’ll be touring the UK %20 Australia in early 2017.
The people:
Trichotomy - Sean Foran (piano), Sam Vincent (bass), John Parker (drums).
Production team - Recorded in Brisbane by the wonderful Mark Smith and Addison Joy, and mixed by Mark. Mastering by Dave Gardner, our man in Minneapolis.
Art Direction by Paul Underwood. Paul has worked on all the Trichotomy albums, and understands out musical vision perfectly… he’ll craft something very special indeed.
Our labels - Jazzhead in Australia %20 NAIM Jazz in the UK will be releasing this album.



The music:
People have described the music of Trichotomy as:
“a band capable of bold new thinking” (The Guardian),
and with players that "have developed the kind of intuitive shorthand that enables them to navigate even the most intricate arrangements with an air of casual spontaneity, blurring the line between improvised and notated
passages” (The Age).
The music is deeply melodic and rhythmic and it draws upon our love of jazz, but also classical music, electronica and avant grade rock. This new album will again be a step into a new direction… we’ll be integrating live electronic processing of our acoustic sounds, adding whole new dynamic, textural, rhythmic and melodic layers to the music.
The Tour:
Once we release this album we’ll be touring it in Australia and the UK during Jan/Feb/March 2017. In Australia you can expect to see us in capitals Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, plus we’ll try to get down to Tassie and over into WA and SA.
In the UK we’ll certainly stop by London, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff… and many more… we’ll let you know well in advance. It’s been too long since we’ve visited, so we’ll make it a good trip!
Why we need your help:
As you know… we’re not rock stars… and we work hard to produce music that is of the highest quality. Creating all of this, releasing it and touring it costs a fair chunk of cash… we do really need your help.
Also, crowdfunding allows us to do some special things that we wouldn’t usually get the chance to do…. people commission compositions from us, we created limited edition copies of the album, do private gigs, send you unreleased tracks…. it’s FUN and really cool to interact closely with everyone that loves our music and what we do. It also allows us to work with some other artists - graphic designers, directors, and allow them to share their creative vision with us. ALL of this is not possible without YOU!!!
What’s in it for you??
For starters, our endless appreciation... you'll be helping us create some really special music. But more than that of course… we’ve crafted a pretty sweet list of incentives to get involved, so please, have a peek.
There’s some important things to note though, by getting involved with this album ALL SUPPORTERS get:
- a copy of the new album BEFORE it’s released anywhere else
- links to exclusive pre-release studio demo tracks
-links to video footage from the session
...... regular updates from us… photos, videos, all kinds of things...
AND.. you're not alone. We are very happy to be supported by Creative Partnerships Australia. Thanks to Creative Partnerships Australia’s MATCH program, every dollar you give to this campaign will be matched dollar
for dollar, provided we reach our campaign target of $6000. Pretty wonderful stuff.
www.creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au

Finally.... feel like you want to know more about us??? Sure!!
Official Website
and you can find us on all the usual social media channels :)
How The Funds Will Be Used
These funds will be used for some key costs in the product and release of the album:
1. Recording/Mixing/Mastering - Recording and Mixing in Brisbane, Australia, with mastering done remotely in Minneapolis.
2. CD pressing - high quality cardboard sleeve CD albums with extensive liner notes and photos
3. Score book production - all sheet music from the album, composer notes, photos, and draft scores.
4. Videography - filming and editing of the recording sessions to create live studio video clips.
5. Pressing of the limited edition Vinyl
6. Touring Costs - Australia + UK Tour Jan/Feb 2017
The Challenges
Special Edition Download
Download of the special edition copy of the album including bonus tracks and demos. Download comes in WAV/FLAC/MP3
Signed CD Album+Download
A copy of the album on CD signed by the band PLUS the digital special edition w bonus tracks. Download comes as as WAV/FLAC/MP3
Score book + Download
Limited edition sheet music book (signed by the band) containing music for all the tracks on the album plus composer notes and photos from the sessions. Also comes with a download of the special edition album - WAV/FLAC/MP3 format
Retro MINI DISC album
We are going to lovingly dub THREE copies of the album onto MINI DISC. That's right.... cassettes are cool, but lets get back to the 90's with the MINI DISC. We'll also throw in the album on CD (signed by the band) + the special edition download
T-Shirt + CD
Limited edition Trichotomy T-Shirt designed by Paul Underwood, printed on high quality cotton. Unisex design, S, M, L sizes. Also includes CD (signed by the band), and Download.
skype lesson
Have a skype lesson with Sean, John or Sam from Trichotomy. We'll cover any musical concepts you want - instrument specific stuff, or more general compositional/arranging bits... PLUS you get the CD album (signed by the band) + Download of the album
LIMITED EDITION VINYL
We are pressing a VERY limited run of 30 LP's. Super special, hand numbered, signed by the band and including a download of the album & CD copy WHOA!!!!!
Ringtone+CD+Download
We'll get creative and compose/record you a unique ringtone. Impress your friends with your very own modern jazz Trichotomy ringtone! PLUS you'll receive the CD (signed by the band), Score Book + Download.
Back Cat. & new album
Grab the full Trichotomy back catalogue - VARIATIONS, THE GENTLE WAR, FACT FINDING MISSION, HEALTHY plus a copy of the new album on CD (signed by the band) + Downloads of EVERY ALBUM
Vinyl bundle
A tasty LP collection including the new album (one of limited edition 30 copies), a copy of FACT FINDING MISSION and a copy of Sean's album with Berardi/Foran/Karlen - Hope in my Pocket. PLUS - downloads of these 3 albums included.
Limited Ed art print + CD
Our amazing artist PAUL UNDERWOOD is preparing some killer cover art, and we're going to print 10 lush prints of the cover - 30cm x 30cm. The print will be signed by Paul + the band plus you'll get a CD copy of the album (signed by the band) & download
Video game session
Hang with the band and play video games with expert tutelage from Sam.... we'll make it a sweet little party PLUS you'll get the new album CD (signed by the band), Download & the entire back catalogue.
Rehearse with the band
We'll be your Jam band... that's right, sit in with us in a rehearsal setting playing whatever songs you like. PLUS, you get the entire back catalogue, T-Shirt and basic recording of the session. *For locations other than Brisbane there is an extra travel cost. For the UK we'll complete this reward on our Jan/Feb 2017 tour*
we'll record you a song
Trichotomy will record you any song of your choice. Yep.. we'll get in the studio and work up a Trichotomy version of whatever song you choose. You'll get the final recording PLUS CD copy of the album (signed by the band) + Download
We'll wine n dine you
Trichotomy will come to your house, cook you dinner, and select a playlist of their favourite tunes. PLUS you get the new album on CD, (signed by the band), download & the entire back catalogue. This reward is Brisbane only
MIDI version of the album
Fan of retro midi sounds?? We'll painstakinly recreate the album with MIDI, and record it using general midi instruments. Then we'll give you the audio of each track plus the midi files. PLUS you get the new album (signed by the band) Download & our entire back catalogue
Commission a work
Commission a piece of music from us. We'll write it based on your ideas + direction, then record it for you. You'll receive the sheet music, the recording PLUS we'll perform it live on tour in Australia + the UK. You also receive the CD album (signed by the band) + Download.
Credit on the album + VIP
We'll credit you in a special thank you on the album, plus you get access to ANY Trichotomy gig ANYWHERE for life! Plus, a CD, Score Book and Download of the album
Private Gig
We'll perform a private gig for you. Have a party, invite some friends, hold a concert at your house! We'll play tunes from the new album plus old faves. It's ideal if you've got a piano... but if you don't lets talk, we can make it work with the trusty Fender Rhodes! You also receive CD+Download + the entire back catalogue. *AU - locations outside Brisbane area will include extra travel costs UK - conducted during our UK tour, travel costs included. Timing - AU - anytime, UK - Jan/Feb 2017
The Big Everything
The whole kit!!!!... A CD, score book, art print, LP, a work commissioned, ringtone, we'll record you a song of your choosing, T-Shirt, private lesson, digital download, plus you get an exclusive thank you on the album and entry to ANY Trichotomy gig anywhere for LIFE. WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!!!!
Private lesson (Brisbane)
Have a private lesson with Sean, John or Sam from Trichotomy. We'll cover instrumental technique, improvising, composition... whatever you need to improve on your instrument. We are based in Brisbane, so if it's further afield, travel costs will be extra. PLUS you get the album SCORE BOOK (signed by the band) CD + Download
Storybook +back catalogue
Trichotomy will create you a handcrafted storybook, around concept of your choosing and including original art. Sam will spearhead the art concepts, but our designer Paul Underwood will also get involved. ONE copy only of this!! Also comes with CD (signed by the band), Score book, Download + the entire back catalogue