No Postcode is the 10th album from my Mace Francis Orchestra.

Released 12 April 2024
Saxes: Ben Collins, Jayden Blockley, Sean Little, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Ricki Malet, Dusan Cuculoski, Matt Smith
Trombones: Steven Bickley, Catherine Noblet, Rob Coleman
Guitar: Dan Garner
Bass: Alistair Peel
Drums: Greg Brenton

Isolation Emancipation is a new album from my new Mace Francis Plus 11 band. A happy swingin’ collection of original tunes and arrangements.

Released 26 November 2021
Saxes: Gemma Farrell, Jayden Blockley, Jemima Mills
Trumpets: Marty Pervan, Ricki Malet
French Horn: Tahlia Denn
Trombones: Steven Bickley, Mace Francis
Piano: Harry Mitchell
Bass: Alistair Peel
Drums: Bronton Ainsworth
Voice: Lucy Iffla

Love Songs I Love is the seventh album release from the Mace Francis Orchestra. This album is a collection of re-interpreted jazz standards by band leader, composer and arranger, Mace Francis and the first time to feature a vocalist. Dark brooding textures, rich harmonies, familiar melodies and a fresh view on old jazz standards are the feature of this recording.

Released 6 June 2019
Composer/Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxes: Alana Macpherson, Daniel Hart, Brett Smith, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Ricki Malet, Matt Smith, Matthew McGlynn
Trombones: Blake Phillips, Catherine Noblet, Rob Coleman
Guitar: Harry Winton
Bass: Wayne Slater
Drums: Greg Brenton
Voice: Sarah Ramsey

This collection of compositions is a departure from the extended pieces I have written over the last ten years, since forming MFO. Each short ‘song’ has been composed to accompany a crappy photograph. Originally when thinking about this idea, I thought of collaborating with a professional photographer; to discuss the vision and style of photography, maybe even a narrative throughout… but then I remembered… I have a smart phone and an Instagram account!  Why not, (like everyone else with a smart phone seems to think), be the professional photographer I have always wanted to become… how hard could it be?  I obviously have an eye for photography, I have the equipment and I certainly have the time. I hope you enjoy Music for Average Photography.

Released 7 December 2014
Composer/Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxes: Ben Collins, Daniel Hart, Brett Smith, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Ricki Malet, Callum G’Froerer, Matthew McGlynn
Trombones: Blake Phillips, James Cross, Rob Coleman
Guitar: Harry Winton
Bass: Ashley de Neef
Drums: Greg Brenton

This CD was recorded live at the Sound Lounge in Sydney during the MFO 2008 National Tour. We had done about 6 days of driving and playing all up and down the east coast in a big rock star bus. This recording captures the band as we sounded that night.

This recording is no longer available in its physical CD form – only as a digital download.

Released 01 October 2009
Composer/Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxophones: Ben Collins, Daniel Thorne, Alistair McEvoy, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Ricki Malet, Callum G’Froerer, Brendan Baker
Trombones: Percy James Landers, Robin Murray, Tilman Robinson
Guitar: Tim Jago
Bass: Wayne Slater
Drums: Greg Brenton

Recorded July 12th 2008

This is a live recording from Bennetts Lane Jazz Club during our first national tour.

This recording is no longer available in its physical CD form – only as a digital download.

Recorded 12 November 2006
Composer/Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxophones: Ben Collins, Daniel Thorne, Alistair McEvoy, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Paddy McMullin, Ricki Malet, Callum G’Froerer
Trombones: Catherine Noblet, Tilman Robinson
Guitar: Johanne Druitt
Bass: Kaspar Noakes
Drums: Greg Brenton

This is the first studio recording by the Mace Francis Orchestra.

This recording is no longer available in its physical CD form – only as a digital download.

Released 05 May 2006
Composer/Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxophones: Ben Collins, Daniel Thorne, Alistair McEvoy, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Paddy McMullin, Ricki Malet, Callum G’Froerer
Trombones: Catherine Noblet, Tilman Robinson
Guitar: Johanne Druitt
Bass: Kaspar Noakes
Drums: Greg Brenton

This is a new recording of original material composed for a 9-piece ensemble made up of some of New York’s finest musicians. We recorded in the beautiful Systems Two Studios in Brooklyn. The CD features each member of the nonet in various musical situations.

The idea for Chinese Whispers was adapted from a writing game played by authors. The musical interpretation is to have a group of composers consecutively create a set number of bars each. The bars are to be completed and then passed on to the next composer, who will then pass on ONLY their composed bars to the next composer. This way each composer will only see the previous composer’s work – never the whole piece. Why? – to make it interesting

Once the collaborative piece is completed, each composer is given the opportunity to compose a new piece of music, inspired by the collaboration.

Recorded live at The Bakery

Released 1 November 2007
Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxes: Ben Collins, Daniel Thorne, Alistair McEvoy, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Ricki Malet, Callum G’Froerer, Brendan Baker
Trombones: Catherine Noblet, Andrew Murray, Tilman Robinson
Guitar: Tim Jago
Bass: Kaspar Noakes
Drums: Greg Brenton

The idea for Chinese Whispers was adapted from a writing game played by authors. The musical interpretation is to have a group of composers consecutively create a set number of bars each. The bars are to be completed and then passed on to the next composer, who will then pass on ONLY their composed bars to the next composer. This way each composer will only see the previous composer’s work – never the whole piece. Why? – to make it interesting

Once the collaborative piece is completed, each composer is given the opportunity to compose a new piece of music, inspired by the collaboration.

Recorded live at The Swan Basement

Recorded 21 February 2007
Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxes: Ben Collins, Daniel Thorne, Alistair McEvoy, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Paddy McMuulin, Ricki Malet, Callum G’Froerer
Trombones: Catherine Noblet, Tilman Robinson
Guitar: Tim Jago
Bass: Kaspar Noakes
Drums: Greg Brenton

The idea for Chinese Whispers was adapted from a writing game played by authors. The musical interpretation is to have a group of composers consecutively create a set number of bars each. The bars are to be completed and then passed on to the next composer, who will then pass on ONLY their composed bars to the next composer. This way each composer will only see the previous composer’s work – never the whole piece. Why? – to make it interesting

Once the collaborative piece is completed, each composer is given the opportunity to compose a new piece of music, inspired by the collaboration.

Recorded live at WAAPA Music Auditorium

Recorded 7 August 2005
Conductor: Mace Francis
Saxes: Ben Collins, Daniel Thorne, Alistair McEvoy, Mark Sprogowski
Trumpets: Paddy McMullin, Ricki Malet, Callum G’Froerer
Trombones: Jeremy Greig, Tilman Robinson
Guitar: Joanne Druitt
Piano: Johannes Luebbers
Bass: Kaspar Noakes
Drums: Greg Brenton