- Composed by Maddison Carter
- Recorded February 2015

Peak Hour

- Composed by Selene Messinis
- Recorded February 2015

Seasoar

- Composed by Isaac Gunnoo
- Recorded February 2015

Remote Refuge

The last three years ISM has spent playing together is culminating in their premier album, This Canvas, which comprises of all-original music written by its three members. 
Their vast array of influences, tempered by their time together as a band has resulted in the formation of a complex, dynamic and ever-changing sound, which is only supported by their extensive performance experience, knowledge of different styles of music, and the application of improvisation to these elements. They do however, sound decidedly Australian, and their love of local musicians is evident.
One can, at times, hear anything from the classic piano trio sound of a group like the Keith Jarrett trio, to the lyricism of the music of Tony Gould, and the rhythmic complexities of the Avishai Cohen Trio, often within a single piece of music.

This Canvas

Banter

Moods of the Sun

Born out of a love for contemporary jazz, ISM's quirky compositions range from minimalist soundscapes to wild frenzies. Formed in 2013, the trio offers an intriguing European jazz sound, predominantly influenced by musicians of the ECM recording label.

"ISM featuring pianist Selene Messinis, bassist Isaac Gunnoo and drummer Maddison Carter is an outstanding new band of extremely talented and dedicated young practitioners presenting remarkable original repertoire…"
- Alex Pertout
percussionist, composer, educator

'ISM are a new improvising ensemble that have their own fresh take on the tradition of intimate interplay that characterises the best piano trios’
- Ashley Cross