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Polymorphic Orkestra

Polymorphic Orkestra is an electro acoustic art music ensemble that produces improvised music using a mix of traditional instruments, media technology, audio FX and pre-recorded audio stem data. Although our music is free in form, we are not overtly atonal. Our music is rhythmic and melodic and constructed during performance requiring a great deal of inter-ensemble focus and musical awareness. Each performance is a journey with no set pieces or tunes as such. Generally, our performances are one long set with no breaks.

The ensemble members are:

Ed Goyer - Vibraphone, Mallet Kat, Percussion
Ed Rodrigues - Drums Drum triggers, iPad, Percussion
Lee McIver - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Laptop, FX, Audio data.

We have released five albums to critical acclaim and our sixth album featuring guest artist Robert Vincs (Saxello) recorded at the Boom! International Festival of Percussion will be released on May 2 2025.

Performances include:

Boom! International Festival of Percussion
Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre, Sydney
City Recital Hall, Sydney for Extended Play
Melbourne Jazz Co-op series
SIMA
NIDA Studio Theatre
Kinetic Jazz Festivals
Smith’s Alternative

Awards

Australia Council Funding for recording

Gear

Ed Goyer - Vibraphone, Mallet Kat, Percussion
Ed Rodrigues - Drums Drum triggers, iPad, Percussion
Lee McIver - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Laptop, FX, Audio data.

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. . . This is contemporary improvisation of a very high order – not only does the listener experience the joy of spontaneous creation by the players but also, and this is I think pretty unusual, you are left with memorable snippets of tunes and melody that stay with you long after the music ends. Reviewed by Chris Baber
Jazz Views UK

Played on vibraphone, trumpet, flugelhorn and drums, cushioned with samples and FX, the two compositions on this release are superb examples of the direction in which modern jazz improvisation is heading in this millennium. This trio of experimental musicians is surely the avant- garde.