A Place For Visions

Under the artistic direction of Conservatorium Staff member, David Theak, the Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra commissioned Canadian composer Dr. David Lisik to write an extended composition for jazz orchestra, featuring US jazz luminaries Alex Sipiagin (trumpet) and Bob Sheppard (saxophone). Walkabout was inspired by the James Vance Marshall novel, The Children. The ten movements of Walkabout form a unified suite that follows the original storyline yet work well as individual pieces, from the dramatic opening track (which establishes the core themes of the work) through to the complex but coherent closing piece, the rhythmically hypnotic, Ritual Dance.

The Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra is widely acknowledged as Australia's leading jazz orchestra and was nominated as Australian Jazz Ensemble of the Year in 2006, 2007 & 2009. Musically this ensemble represents many of the finest young improvisers Australia has to offer, and features original music from Sydney's most dynamic and creative large ensemble composers all packaged into one exciting super-ensemble.

The Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra:
Carl Morgan (guitar)
Hugh Barrett (piano)
Brendan Clarke (contrabass)
Jamie Cameron (drums & cymbals)
Phil South (percussion)
Darryl Pratt (vibraphone)
David Theak (alto saxophone))
Murray Jackson (alto saxophone)
Matt Keegan (tenor saxophone)
Richard Maegraith (tenor saxophone)
Nick Bowd (baritone saxophone)
Darryl Carthew (lead trumpet)

Angus Gomm (trumpet)

Andy Fiddes (trumpet)

Simon Ferenci (trumpet)

Dave Panichi (trombone)
Ben Gurton (trombone)
James Kennedy (trombone)

Justin Kearin (bass trombone)