Pal-imp-sest is the debut solo project from singer/ songwriter / instrumentalist Tyrone Noonan of No #1 charting, ARIA-award-winning Brisband george…

The band creates a timeless, yet current sound which takes the listener on an entrancing journey across continents, cultures and songwriting eras, fusing elements of swing, Latin, soul, folk and modern grooves and melodies.

Bringing his soaring and powerful vocals into this arena, Tyrone has been backed by some of the country’s top jazz musicians since the project began in the late 90s, initially inspired by artists such as New York pianist Brad Mehldau…
taking popular songs and re-interpreting in a jazz style…

In October 2004, Palimpsest released its first nationally acclaimed self-titled album (thru Shock), debuting in the top 10 of the AIR Indie charts, and conducted a subsequent highly successful national tour including performances on Good Morning Australia and Mornings with Kerri-Anne.

The band can perform as trio or quartet, utilising a core group of musicians including Tyrone (vocals), jazz virtuoso James Sherlock (guitar), Australian Youth Orchestra member Eugene Romaniuk and rising Brisbane star Georgia Weber (double bass), top players Toby Wren and Bruce Woodward (guitar), and John Parker and Joe Marchisella (drums).

Live performances to date include the 2005 Qld Design Awards, 2005 St Kilda Festival, 2005 Ed. Qld Creative Generation launch (QPAC), 2004/05, 03/04 Woodford Folk Festivals, Good Morning Australia and Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Brisbane Powerhouse, Sirromet Winery, The Zoo and The Rev (Bris), The Vanguard, The Brass Monkey (Syd), Bennett’s Lane, Corner Hotel (Mel), Tilley’s (Canberra).


This is what the critics have had to say!

Ian Paulin, IndieCds.com
From the first bar Tyrone Noonan enforces his right to be considered one of Australia’s most talented jazz practitioners. Palimpsest is riveting – positive and well-constructed arrangements are lead from the front by thoughtful, gripping vocals. This set is alive and kicking even in its tender moments. This is a significant CD for Australian jazz and probably well beyond.

Noel Mengle, Album of the Week review, The Courier-Mail
“Jamie Cullum interprets jazz standards and a Radiohead tune (with serious marketing budget) and sells millions. Tyrone Noonan from george does down a similarly eclectic path, makes a better record, plays some great shows around the country and has to fight to register on the mainstream radar. Australia, you sometimes want to shout, have a look under your nose!”

Tony Hillier, Rhythms Magazine Australia
“Tyrone’s soaring vocals and impressive octave range, like his sister’s, are tailor-made for jazz, with some of the country most promising young instrumentalists providing the platform, most notably the Romaniuk brothers, Anthony on piano and Eugene on double bass, and guitarist Jamie Clark…
Tyrone shows a real flair for Brazilian cool via Antonio Carlos Jobim’s Bossa benchmark “How Insensitive” and scat in the more up-tempo “Agua De Beber….His phrasing on the swing standard “Lullaby of Birdland” would do credit to a veteran. His reading of the Scottish folk song “Black Is The Colour of My True Love’s Hair” is exquisite.”

Megan Yarrow, Time Off Magazine
“Palimpsest is a cohesive and lyrical album of seriously smooth and sexy sounds – a fusion of originals, jazz standards, Brazilian samba rhythm and intelligently reworked Bowie, McCartney and Vince Jones classics. …It is a glowing tribute to the quality of his own composing skills that Noonan’s ethereal ballad “Beauty Of All Things” by no means pales in comparison to the established pieces.”

Sound Bites Review, The Northern Star
“Tyrone Noonan’s album Palimpsest offers an entirely excellent repertoire of contemporary jazz sounds and textures.
…In particular, a jazz brush is waved over Bowie’s “Ashes to Ashes” with delicious effect.
…Noonan’s vocals are fabulous and easily comparable with Vince Jones; rich, golden, funky and full of emotion.”

Dave Hayes, The Drum Media
“…I’m discovering something quite compelling about the album.…You’ll (at least) find yourself challenged by the self-titled release...There’s plenty of diversity on this album. The 2nd track, a cover of Australian jazz great Vince Jones’ America, is an absolute corker.’’

Bookings: tyrone@palimpsest.com.au