SOUND (DUO)

formal information about my duo

Trombonist Charles MacInnes and bassist Jeremy Alsop formed the group “SOUND” in 2006 as an ensemble vehicle for their own composition and music creation. Their music has always been a matter of convergence of techniques and materials. It does not discriminate between improvised jazz, electronica and contemporary chamber music.

Alsop has extensive experience as a studio musician since the 1980s, having played on hundreds of TV commercials and with prominent jazz artists in Australia and the US. He is also a keenly sought music producer and recording engineer. MacInnes has played with orchestras and new music ensembles both in Australia and Germany, and is currently visiting lecturer in trombone at the Australian National University in Canberra. Both are gaining recognition as composers, with growing requests for works from musicians exploring music that overlaps the usual stylistic delineations.

SOUND explores the association between electronics and the human to create an aural space unique to the contemporary listener. While many of the pieces rely on the presence of the laptop, its role is anthropomorphic; in other words, it is always part of the orchestration and is never used gratuitously.

The program consists of one hour of music without breaks, and is ideally situated in an intimate to medium-sized venue. Program notes are made available, if appropriate. Recent performances have taken place in galleries, arthouse cinemas, universities and generally attract an artistic audience with a wide demographic. The group’s first CD is nearing completion and will be available in 2008.