Ivory Out Of Time

Ivory Out of Time (IOoT) (est. 2023) is a groundbreaking composer duo consisting of composers William T. Rhodes and Jacob Alan Smith. Inspired by the changing meters, characteristic harmonies, and the thirst for innovation in prog rock and contemporary jazz, IOoT aims to infuse these inspirations with both composers' backgrounds in classical music to create one-of-a-kind, piano-based chamber music works that defy the classical tradition and breathe new life into a style of music that it primarily dominated by composers who have long since passed. IOoT's works are approached with both composers' lively and sarcastic sense of humor, and they prefer to be credited for their pieces under their group name as opposed to as individuals due to IOoT's collaborative nature, and to challenge the notion that works must be created by only one composer---choosing to embrace a more dynamic and collective approach to creating music.