Ten Part Invention is an Australian jazz ensemble formed in 1986 by drummer John Pochée. They came together for the 1986 Adelaide Festival of Arts. They were nominated for the 1992 ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album for their self-titled album.
Members John Pochée Roger Frampton Bernie McGann Ken James Paul Cutlan Steve Elphick Andrew Robson Bob Bertles James Greening Warwick Alder Sandy Evans Paul McNamara Dave Goodman Miroslav Bukovsky Tom Avgenicos John Mackey Peter Farrar Dale Barlow Lisa Perrot Hugh Fraser
Discography Albums + List of albums with selected details Title Details Ten Part InventionReleased: 1990 Label: ABC Records(846729–1) Format: CD, Vinyl Tall StoriesReleased: 1994 Label: Rufus Records (RF006) Format: CD Unidentified SpacesReleased: 2000 Label: Rufus Records (RF056) Format: CD Live at Wangaratta : The Music of Roger FramptonReleased: 2005 Label: ABC Jazz (983 4640) Format: CD Recorded in October 1999 Time Is MovedReleased: May 2026 Label: ABC Format: CD, digital
Awards ARIA Awards The ARIA Music Awards are presented annually since 1987 by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
| 1992 || Ten Part Invention || Best Jazz Album || |- | rowspan="1" | 2026 | rowspan="1" | Time is Moved | Best Jazz Album | | rowspan="1" |
Mo Awards The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognised achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. They won 3 awards in that time. (wins only) |- | 1989 | Ten Part Invention | Jazz Group of the Year
| 1995 | Ten Part Invention | Jazz Group of the Year
| 1999 | Ten Part Invention | Jazz Group of the Year
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