Palimpsest creates a timeless, yet current sound that takes the listener on an entrancing journey across continents, cultures and song writing eras, fusing elements of swing, Latin, soul, folk and modern grooves and melodies.

“I’ll Bet You Thought I’d Never Find You”, from the band’s debut self-titled album, has been licensed as Track 1 on both the CD and vinyl versions of the top 2008 UK Nu Jazz compilation Messin’ Around Vol. 5; while the remix version is set for release on UK radio/club DJ Russ Dewbury’s upcoming “Jazz Rooms” compilation (Mr Bongo Records).

The band’s music has been featured on many influential radio programs and club playlists throughout the UK, Europe and Australia, including Russ Dewbury’s Nu Jazz Spectrum, his popular Brighton Jazz Rooms events, The Jazz Cafe In Camden and Karsten Johns’ “Vinyl Vibes” radio program and club in Koln, Germany.

Palimpsest has performed at many high profile events including the “Andy Warhol Up Late” series at the Queensland Art Gallery (2008 Andy Warhol Major Retrospective exhibition), the official opening of the Qld Government’s new Millennium Arts Project, The Qld Design Awards, Woodford Folk Festival, The St Kilda Festival, Ed. Qld Creative Gen. launch (QPAC), The Brisbane Burlesque Ball (Tivoli Theatre), The Caxton’s Big Day In, Brisbane Powerhouse, The Brisbane Jazz Club, the Port of Brisbane Authority, Sirromet Winery, Springfield Lakes, The Press Club, Maggie Black’s, The Zoo, The Vanguard, Brass Monkey (Syd), Bennett’s Lane, Corner Hotel (Melb), Tilley’s (Canberra).

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.

In Oct 2004, Palimpsest released its highly-acclaimed self-titled album (Shock), debuting in the AIR National Indie Top 10, followed by a successful national tour including performances on Good Morning Australia and Mornings With Kerri-Anne (national TV).

The band can perform as trio, quartet or sextet, utilising a core group of musicians including Tyrone (vocals), jazz virtuoso James Sherlock (guitar), AJ Hall/ Georgia Weber (double bass), Toby Wren/Josh Oakes (guitar), Rich Seymour/ Joe Marchisella (drums), and Isaac Hurren and Mikael Strand (horns).