Far Flung - Alister Spence Trio - 2012
Far Flung is the fifth release from the Alister Spence Trio and their first double CD. This release is a further landmark from a unique and totally captivating group. The 19 tracks on these discs are an interweaving of jazz compositions, open improvisations, and re-composed post-production pieces. more info/listenDiscography
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Stepping Between The Shadows - Alister Spence/Raymond MacDonald -2012
'Inspired music making' 4 stars Jazzwise Magazine UK 'A euphoric ridge of high pressure' Bad Alchemy Magazine GDR. Alister Spence (Australia): piano/prepared piano Raymond MacDonald (Scotland): soprano/alto saxophones Recorded live at The Concert Hall, Glasgow University in February 2011 more info/listen -
fit - The Alister Spence Trio – 2009
Voted in the top 15 jazz/improv releases worldwide for 2009 by The Wire, UK. ‘…utterly compelling…’ Jazz Journal, UK 'This is a massive breakthrough for the Alister Spence Trio' Sydney Morning Herald more info/listen -
Mercury - Alister Spence Trio – 2006
The Alister Spence Trio - 2006 4 star review in Jazzwise Magazine, UK. Nominated for ARIA 2007, Best Australian Jazz Album. ‘Always guaranteed to draw you into their captivating musical worlds.’ Sydney Morning Herald, 18 November 2006 more info/listen -
Flux - Alister Spence Trio – 2003
Flux - Alister Spence Trio – 2003 Nominated for ARIA 2004, Best Australian Jazz Album. 'This is the sound of the hammer striking the nail right on the head, sweetly, every time'. Financial Review, Australia, November 2003 more info/listen -
Three is a Circle - Alister Spence Trio – 2000
Released in Japan on Earth Spirit Label, 2003. 'It would be no exaggeration to say he (Spence)...is fully rivalling the pianists who have brought about the present boom in piano trio music'. Swing Journal, Japan, March 2003 more info/listen -
'The Raymond MacDonald International Big Band featuring Satoko Fujii, Jim O'Rourke, Michiyo Yagi and the Alister Spence Trio. Voted in Jazzwise Magazine (UK) top releases for 2010 more info/listen
Alister's CDs are also available online at Rufus Records
Also check out, seminal bands from the vibrant 80's scene in
Australia - CFZ and WL - at Rufus Records
Selected Recordings
Clarion Fracture Zone - Blue Shift Winner 1990 ARIA Award for Best Australian Jazz Album
Rufus Records; VeraBra Records, Germany
Clarion Fracture Zone - Zones on Parade - Rufus Records 5 Stars
Downbeat Magazine, USA
Clarion Fracture Zone - What This Love Can Do - Rufus Records
Clarion Fracture Zone - Less Stable Elements - Rufus Records
Nominated for ARIA 1997, Best Jazz Album
Clarion Fracture Zone- Canticle- Rufus Records
Wanderlust - Wanderlust Winner 1993 ARIA Award for Best Australian Jazz Album
Rufus Records; EMI Europe
Wanderlust - Border Crossings - Rufus Records; Laika Records Europe
Wanderlust – Song and Dance – Rufus Records
Wanderlust- The Full Bronte – Miro Records
Australian Art Orchestra – Into the Fire - ABC Records
Australian Art Orchestra – Passion- ABC Records
Andrew Robson - On - ABC Records Nominated for ARIA 2003, Best Australian Jazz Album
Squall - Squall- Rufus Records
Carl Orr - Seeking Spirit - RooArt Records
Jeremy Sawkins -Toys - Rufus Records
Alison's Wonderland - Once Upon a Timelessness - New Market Music
Craig Walter's - First Light - Rufus Records Mark Taylor – Shakedown – Rufus Records