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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) was 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 . . . 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. Barry O’Sullivan Fine Music 102.5 This is unique and rewarding music. The trumpet colours call to mind obviously Miles Davis‘ more expansive fusion sides, as well as the electric watercolours of Jon Hassell, yet the Polymorphic Orkestra has its own voice and vision, and it is perfectly realised here. Give them an hour and they will give you a world. John Hardaker Words About Music & Australian Jazz.Net