Commissioned by David Theak (leader of the Sydney-based Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra), Dave Lisik wholly embraced the opportunity to write a suite for one of Australia’s most vital jazz ensembles. The icing on the cake was the addition of US jazz giants, Bob Sheppard (saxophone) and Alex Sipiagin (trumpet) as principal soloists. Sipiagin had recently worked with Sheppard on the latter’s new album, so they were very much in synch with each other. “There was some great telepathic interplay between the two of them,” says Lisik. “Having the opportunity to work with people of this calibre is a privilege.”
Produced by Dave Lisik and David Theak
Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra directed by David Theak
Recorded by Stewart Long and Dave Lisik
Assisted by Simon Todkill
Edited and mixed by Dave Lisik
Mixing assistance from Ryan Brake
Mastered by Steve Garden
Photos by Brian Stewart