The Engine Room

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The Engine Room
MembersRoger Frampton
John Pochee
Steve Elphick

The Engine Room is an Australian jazz trio made up of Roger Frampton, John Pochee and Steve Elphick who were the rhythm section of Ten Part Invention. [1] Their album Full Steam Ahead was nominated for the 1996 ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album.

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References

  1. Spencer, Doug (28 April 2013), "Andrew Robson Trio (with special guests) - 'Songbook'", The Weekend Planet. Radio National
  2. Shand, John (1 July 1996), "Pith with purpose", Sydney Morning Herald