“Life Gets in the Way” is a captivating collaboration between Australian jazz trio Trichotomy and percussionist Nozomi Omote. Originally featured on Trichotomy’s 2017 live album with a string quartet, this reimagined version replaces strings with a rich tapestry of percussion.​

Composed by Trichotomy’s drummer John Parker, the piece was inspired by his experiences balancing life as a musician and a full-time parent . In this arrangement, Nozomi Omote performs all four percussion parts—two vibraphones and two marimbas—adding intricate layers to the trio’s piano, bass, and drums ensemble .​

This rendition is part of Trichotomy’s Suite for Percussion, a collection that explores the fusion of jazz and contemporary classical elements .

“Depth of Field“ is an intricate composition by Australian jazz trio Trichotomy, featuring master percussionist Nozomi Omote on vibraphone and marimba. Composed by drummer John Parker, the piece draws inspiration from the photographic concept of depth of field—the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in focus. This idea is musically interpreted through polytonal and polyrhythmic structures, creating a layered and immersive soundscape.​

The track is part of Trichotomy’s 2022 release, Suite for Percussion, a collection that reimagines the trio’s repertoire with the addition of percussion, highlighting the harmonic and rhythmic possibilities of instruments like the vibraphone and marimba.

“Piranesi“ is a compelling composition by Australian jazz trio Trichotomy, featuring master percussionist Nozomi Omote on marimba and vibraphone. Composed by Thomas Green, the piece is part of Trichotomy’s 2022 release, Suite for Percussion, which explores the fusion of jazz and contemporary classical elements.​

Green drew inspiration from Susanna Clarke’s novel Piranesi, stating, “I am inspired by fiction, and this often makes its way into my music. Piranesi is an amazing novel by Susanna Clarke. I won’t give out any spoilers, but it’s a beautiful, mysterious, and moving story.” ​

“Natural History Musician“ is a dynamic collaboration between Australian jazz trio Trichotomy and percussionist Nozomi Omote. Composed by pianist Sean Foran, the piece is part of their 2022 release, Suite for Percussion, which explores the fusion of jazz and contemporary classical elements.​

The composition features intricate rhythmic layering and catchy melodies, enhanced by the lush sounds of marimba and vibraphone. This combination adds greater melodic and textural depth to the music, creating a soundscape reminiscent of artists like Pat Metheny and the Modern Jazz Quartet. ​

“Natural History Musician” is available as a comprehensive multimedia release, including the audio track, in-studio video, composer interviews and notes, full score & parts, and online backing tracks. ​

“Axis Practice“ is a dynamic composition by Australian jazz trio Trichotomy, featuring master percussionist Nozomi Omote on marimba and vibraphone. Composed by Thomas Green, the piece is part of Trichotomy’s 2022 release, Suite for Percussion, which explores the fusion of jazz and contemporary classical elements.​

Green describes the piece as “not for the faint of heart,” noting that it evolved beyond its initial conception as a student work. The title is a play on words, referencing both the musical concept of “Axis Theory”—a harmonic framework developed by Ernő Lendvai to analyze Béla Bartók’s compositions—and Green’s own electronic music moniker, “Praxis Axis.”​

Subtitled “Nozomi’s Amazing Odyssey,” the composition pays tribute to Nozomi Omote’s journey from her classical piano training in Japan to her adventurous musical explorations in Australia. The piece serves as a sonic narrative of her imaginative and courageous path.​

“Axis Practice” is available as a comprehensive multimedia release, including the audio track, in-studio video, composer interviews and notes, full score & parts, and online backing tracks.

“Momentary Control“ is a dynamic composition by Australian jazz trio Trichotomy, featuring master percussionist Nozomi Omote on marimba and vibraphone. Composed by Sean Foran, the piece is part of Trichotomy’s 2022 release, Suite for Percussion, which explores the fusion of jazz and contemporary classical elements.​

The composition showcases intricate rhythmic layering and evocative melodies, enhanced by the lush sounds of marimba and vibraphone. This combination adds greater melodic and textural depth to the music, creating a soundscape reminiscent of artists like Pat Metheny, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and contemporary classical ensembles such as Eighth Blackbird and Music.​

“Momentary Control” is available as a comprehensive multimedia release, including the audio track, in-studio video, composer interviews and notes, full score & parts, and online backing tracks.