Triosk was formed in Sydney, Australia in 2001 with the objective to perform improvised-based music in which electronics played an active and equal role.
Laurence Pike (Drums), Adrian Klumpes (Piano/Keyboards) and Ben Waple(Double/Electric Bass) are three improvisers who came together searching for something beyond the conventions of the jazz trio. They continue to look for new ways to combine the sound and unity of purpose of a great piano trio with the textures and processes of minimalism and electronic music. In this regard, production is also a key component in their music. This can involve layering of both acoustic and electronic sounds and manipulating the natural sounds of their instruments, whether in live performance or the studio.
In a live setting, Triosk fluctuate between the atmospheric sound scapes of their recorded work, and high-energy minimalist improvisations dedicated to the exploration of the trio's musical possibilities and limits.
When Jan Jelinek toured Australia in November 2001, he met Triosk, and an alliance based on mutual musical interests was formed. The result of this relationship was the collaborative album Triosk meets Jan Jelinek '1+3+1' (released November 2003 on Berlin's ~scape label) an album crossing boundaries of both distance and genre. The music is as unique as the process of its creation via mail between Sydney and Berlin.
In August 2004 Triosk and Jan Jelinek appeared live together for the first time in a successful Australian tour supported by Triple J radio, including a performance at the inaugural jazz:now festival at the Studio, Sydney Opera House.
In October 2004, Triosk were signed to the prestigious UK based Leaf Label, and internationally released the album 'Moment Returns'. Recorded in 1 1/2 days at the same recording session as '1+3+1', 'Moment Returns' is a first chance to hear the music of Triosk on it's own and as it was before their impending collision with Jelinek.
Also included the original two triosk pieces which inspired the collaboration with Jan Jelinek through the sampling of his work; 'chrono-synclastic infundibula' and 'i am a beautiful and unique snowflake'.
In April 2005, Triosk undertook a successful European tour in support of the album, visiting Germany, Holland, Belgium, Greece, England and Scotland. The tour included appearances at Brussel's Domino Festival, The Triptych Festival in Scotland and a performance with Jan Jelinek at Berlin's Volksbuhne.
A unique trio whose distinctive aesthetic continues to confront the paradigms of music making by probing the relationship between the improviser and digital technology, as well as exploring the shadow ground between electronic music and the heritage of acoustic improvisation.
(Biography Last updated 7 September 2004)
Release date 25 May 2007
After a successful series of dates in the UK, the Triosk boys dropped us off a limited quantity of their special tour shirts for us to sell here on PE. If you didn't manage to get to a gig or you failed to purchase one of these splendid tees at ... [more]
Release date 21 October 2006
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This special Japanese edition of Triosk's acclaimed second album, 'The Headlight Serenade', features a second disc containing six stunning live tracks from the trio's recent session for Australia's national broadcaster ABC, four of which are new pieces and otherwise unavailable.
This 2CD package is only available in Japan, and from your ... [more]
Release date 10 July 2006
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As clear as an azure sky of deepest summer.
An apparently harmless phrase can hide something altogether darker. That quote neatly sums up Triosk’s second album The Headlight Serenade. Brilliantly recorded by the young Australian trio, the album’s crystal clarity makes it sound like it’s floating on air.
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Release date 7 November 2005
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Celebrating the anniversary of any record label is always a strange thing, as the quality of releases are down to the bands the label chooses to work with. Still, ten years feels like a bit of a milestone. That’s especially true for The Leaf Label, which was launched by ex-4AD ... [more]
Release date 11 October 2004
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Formed in 2001, Sydney’s Triosk present their first proper full-length record, released internationally on The Leaf Label. ‘Moment Returns’ sets a new standard for improvisational musicians working with electronics, as the band search for playful new ways to combine the sound and unity of purpose of the great jazz piano ... [more]
9 March 2007
Triosk are touring Japan for the first time and return to Europe for the second occasion. It will also be the first opportunity to see an Adrian Klumpes solo set in the northern hemisphere, when he supports Triosk at the Netwerk Festival in the Netherlands and the Domino Festival in Belgium.
We recently brought you news of The Leaf Label's UK tour featuring the Australian 3-piece and Colleen , but the full list ... [read full article]
28 September 2006
Triosk 's acclaimed second album, The Headlight Serenade , will be released in Japan on 21 October as a special edition double CD. The second disc features six stunning live tracks from Triosk's recent session for Australia's national broadcaster ABC, four of which are new tracks and otherwise unavailable.
Outside of Japan, this edition will be available exclusively from PostEverything , while the six tracks will be available as a download exclusively ... [read full article]
19 August 2006
Adrian Klumpes , having just completed his tour of Australia with Triosk to promote their recent album, The Headlight Serenade , has put up two tracks from his own eagerly-awaited debut album on MySpace.
The record, Be Still, is due for release in October this year, so in order to whet your appetite, Weave In And Out and title track Be Still can be accessed from Klumpes's MySpace page www.myspace.com/adrianklumpes ... [read full article]
4 July 2006
Triosk have recorded a session for ABC Radio National’s Sound Quality show. 2 tracks from The Headlight Serenade (One, Twenty-Four and Lazyboat) and 2 completely new compositions feature in the radio programme, which can be downloaded in mp3 format from the Sound Quality site. Be quick though, as the broadcast is only up for a limited time...
9 June 2006
Adrian Klumpes, the pianist/keyboardist/composer from Triosk, has finished his first solo album, 'Be Still', which will be released October this year.
Much of the piano recording and preparation was achieved in one recording session earlier this year. Klumpes’s MySpace page will very soon host an exclusive edit of one of the tracks to feature on 'Be Still'.
Adrian Klumpes My Space
16 May 2006
Triosk embark on an Australian tour for the release of their second LP, The Headlight Serenade, in June. The tour commences on 16th June, to coincide with the album release on June 10th in Australia, with the worldwide release date being set on 10th July.
Triosk will be touring Europe in October, following up last year's successful shows.
9 April 2006
Triosk have completed work on their second album, to be titled 'The Headlight Serenade'. The album will be released this summer.
The band will tour their native Australia in the summer, and plan a European tour in the autumn.
12 April 2005
Australian jazz/electronic alchemists Triosk play their first ever European dates this month as part of their spring European Tour, including an intimate show at The Premises in London.
Formed in 2001, Sydney’s Triosk released their first proper full-length record, ‘Moment Returns’ in 2004 on The Leaf Label and set a new standard for improvisational musicians working with electronics - the band to combine the sound and unity of purpose of the great jazz piano trios with ... [read full article]
5 October 2004
Australian trio Triosk release their debut album for Leaf on October 11. To coincide, they've completely revamped their website ( triosk.com ). They've also announced three Australian dates for November:
Sunday 31st October 2004
Wangaratta Jazz Festival
Wangaratta, Victoria
Information and tickets through www.wangaratta-jazz.org.au
Tuesday 23rd November 2004
Bennetts Lane
25 Bennetts Lane, City, Melbourne, Victoria
Tickets on the door, Ph: 03 9663 2856
www.bennettslane.com
Saturday 27th November 2004
Side-On Cafe, Annandale, Sydney
Tickets on the door, Ph: 02 9516 3077 ... [read full article]
11 July 2004
Sydney's Triosk will release their first proper full-length record on The Leaf Label in October.
The trio recently released a collaborative album with Jan Jelinek on ~scape, entitled '1+3+1'. They play a series of shows with Jelinek in Australia at the end of August (see diary for details).
Triosk are Adrian Klumpes (piano/keyboards), Laurence Pike (drums) and Ben 'Donny' Waples (double bass).
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