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

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Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist Troy Roberts has received numerous accolades including 3 DownBeat Jazz Soloist Awards, 3 Grammy Nominations, and was the only Australian semi-finalist in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Graduating with a Bachelor of Music at the young age of 19, he has performed around Europe and the US extensively with artists such as Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, Joey DeFrancesco, James Morrison, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Christian McBride, Sammy Figueroa, Dave Douglas, Orrin Evans and Kurt Elling to name a few, and also completed a Masters Degree at The University of Miami. In 2012, he shared the stage in an international septet comprised of jazz giants Wayne Shorter, Richard Bona, Vinnie Colaiuta and Zakir Hussein for Herbie Hancock’s launch of International Jazz Day at The UN, NYC. He was also part of Hancock’s 2014 International Jazz Day held in Osaka, Japan performing with jazz luminaries such as Gregory Porter, Marcus Miller, Esperanza Spaulding, John Scofield and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Troy is based in New York City, maintains a busy performance and recording schedule around the globe with some of the greatest jazz artists of today, and is currently celebrating his 12th release as a leader, 'Stuff I Heard' (Toy Robot Music).		
					
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"Tales & Tones" is abound with impeccable delivery and inspired performances within a very melodious and challenging group environment. Tenor and soprano saxophonist Troy Roberts possesses a robust flexibility and dexterity that serves as a very convincing sonic calling card. He has successfully managed to forge a stunning and a most personal approach on every selection and is propelled even deeper into the soul of the compositions by a relentless and driven sense of purpose. This project summarizes Troy's potential with a stunning projection of all that is possible, given a proper supporting cast and a clear artistic vision.  
- Greg Osby

“Roberts is a boisterous and effusive player, conversant but not busy. ‘Secret Rhymes’ has a bounce to it and Roberts excels here as a leader, with an awesomely arranged album with just a touch more arch than one can legally call straight-ahead.”
- DownBeat Magazine 

“Whilst it’s not common to display virtuosity, it’s even rarer to be wonderfully creative while doing so. But the rarest of all gifts is to have a unique voice; a sound that is unmistakably your own, Troy Roberts has this gift. He amply demonstrates that it’s possible to pay homage to the great tenor players of jazz and still create a fresh approach that leaves the listener always in anticipation of what he’ll come up with next.” 
- James Morrison

“While jazz is so strongly identified as swing, it is nice to see the next gen carving out their sound and ideas. Roberts, along with his well-equipped ensemble, is certainly up to the task - creating a jazz record that employs great playing and abundant ideas. Roberts, though young in age, certainly has an arsenal of abilities under his belt, and has the makings and foundation of a lasting great saxophonist. Versatile in style, with a strong grasp of yesterday and today, he is a force to be reckoned with no matter the setting. He is more than one to watch, he is one to follow closely.”
- JazzTimes Magazine

“…Substance and style will triumph over pretentiousness and ego every time. Roberts has a resume that will certainly make one sit up and take notice having shared the stage with such luminaries as Nicholas Payton, Orrin Evans and John Clayton. Nu-Jive 5 is Roberts fifth release as a leader and is brimming with vitality and that certain pop of originality that separates the "artist" from the "musician…" 
- Critical Jazz

Jessica Lindsay Smith is a Melbourne-based composer who is passionate about music that crosses the boundaries of genre. Holding a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Jessica has worked with ensembles within local and international contexts to create music with a focus on vivid colours and unusual sounds. 

Jessica’s work has been performed in a variety of venues such as Arts Centre Melbourne, Ian Potter Museum of Art, The Paris Cat Jazz Club, and Melba Hall. As part of her Bachelor of Music (Composition) at Monash University, Jessica studied chamber music in Italy at the Prato Centre and Verdi Music School.

In 2016 Jessica was awarded an IgniteLab bursary and used this funding to create a curated concert of works that cross the classical and jazz streams with celebrated pianists Luke Howard and Nat Bartsch. Later in 2016 Jessica was commissioned to write a work for the Ian Potter Museum of Art which was be performed as part of the 'Architectonics' concert.

In the same year, Jessica's curated and had her work performed at 'Composure: Chroma Collective', a concert at Arts Centre Melbourne. In early 2017, Jessica completed the Tilde New Music and Sound Art Academy in Melbourne working with Liza Lim and Chris Dench. Most recently, Jessica's commission 'Cover Me' for Ensemble Goldentree was performed as a part of their 'Con Femine' concert in May 2018.

Jessica’s interests span from intricately written chamber music to largely improvised jazz, from film music to installation soundscapes. The common thread being a search for novel colour palettes and an intrigue for curious textures.

born and raised on the south side of chicago.greg has been a dj for over 25yrs. after seeing chip e play a party in 1983 he got the bug and has never looked back. greg was a staple of 11yrs at world known gramaphone records in chicago where djs like mark farina , derrick carter dj heather and dj sneak to name a few once all worked at .he has played all over chicago and made stops in philly,detroit and canada..now that the studio is up and running after taking some time off for personal things you will hear more from him for In 2022 . he will be coming to a city near you real soon . other mixes on mixcloud.com

6 Piece Soul/R&B band from Melbourne, Australia. Debut Mini L.P. Launch 26/3 @ howler melbourne with M i D F L I T E + JJOOBBEE + 30/70 tickets available @ http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/lady-oscar-dapper-desperado-launch/76141?&skin=4406&ref=hwlr

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