Album Notes

Adelaide based group, Vincent\'s Chair Trio, write and perform original music which draws inspiration from folk, jazz and roots music to create a new contemporary Australian sound.

The group began in 2000 as a 6 piece, and has evolved into its current trio line-up of Kathie Renner (vocals & keyboard), Karen De Nardi (viola), and Hugh Stuckey (guitar). The combination of instruments and the beautifully crafted songs, together with their outstanding musicianship make for a lush, sonorous and unique sound.

In performance the trio has established a reputation for delivering haunting, intimate moments with their expressive and exquisite playing. Their obvious joy of performing make them a delight to see in concert.

Vincent\'s Chair cite as their influences Joni Mitchell, Sting, Pat Metheny, Yamandu Costa, Egberto Gismonti and Lior.

Their recently self-released CD, \"Stretch\", contains a body of work which illustrates their sound and style of music. It is both expansive and succinct. From the movie sound track-like opening song, \"The Fishermen\'s Secret\", through to the straight ahead groove tune, \"Fifty Things\", Vincent\'s Chair are determined to produce music which is limited only by their imagination and exploration of all musical palettes available to them.

The recipient of a South Australian Music Industry Award, the group has performed to much acclaim at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, the Coopers International Jazz Festival, and EUROPAfest 06 and 08 in Romania and are regular performers and supporters of COMA: original music showcase evenings held bi-monthly at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton - Adelaide, SA.