HIKOI I JOURNEY

Few would argue that Richard Nunns is one

of our most important musical ambassadors.

Rattle is extremely privileged to have had

the opportunity to capture a handful of the

extraordinary range of collaborations Richard

has either instigated or enthusiastically

participated in over the years. Despite the

relative limitations and simplicity of his unique

family of beautifully crafted instruments (the

majority of which are the work of master-carver,

Brian Flintoff), Richard consistently piques

the interest of the world’s most adventurous

musicians, composers, performers, and artists.

Born into brass bands, Richard sought refuge

in jazz and improvised music. An interest in

indigenous music came to focus on traditional

Maori instruments, and a collection of over

ninety pieces representing thirty-four distinct

types. Richard’s musical and ethno-musicological

expertise keeps him actively performing with

a considerable (and varied) range of artists in

all corners of the world, from pop to classical,

through jazz, free improv and world musics.

RICHARD NUNNS

Paul Dyne lived in Montreal, Canada from

1970 to 1980, working with numerous top

Canadian musicians as well as U.S. jazz

legends Sonny Stitt (alto sax) and Pepper

Adams (baritone sax). Since returning to

New Zealand in 1980, Paul has played on an

array of radio programmes and albums. He

remains a first choice for visiting international

artists, which have included Lee Konitz, Emily

Remler, Bruce Forman, Bill Cunliffe, Ralph

Sutton, Bobby Shew, Mike Nock, Andrew

Hill, Darrell Grant, Scott Hamilton, and many

others. Between 1989 and 2002, Paul

was the Head of Jazz at the New Zrealand

School of Music. He continues to be a vital

presence within the Wellington jazz scene.

PAUL DYNE

Composer and trumpeter, Dr. David Lisik

teaches jazz composition, arranging, theory

and pedagogy at the New Zealand School

of Music in Wellington, NZ. Dave’s diverse

portfolio of compositions and arrangements

includes more than 400 works for a variety

of ensembles, including jazz orchestra,

small jazz groups, electro-acoustic

combinations, orchestra, instrumental and

vocal soloists, and various chamber ensembles.

Dave’s music has been performed and/or

recorded in the United States, Canada, Asia,

Europe and Australasia by many outstanding

musicians, including Alex Sipiagin, Tim Hagans,

Donny McCaslin, Seamus Blake, Dick Oatts,

Bob Sheppard, Luis Bonilla, John Fedchock,

Matt Wilson, Steve Houghton, Marvin Stamm,

Bill Mays, Carl Allen, Kirk Whalum, The

Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra (Australia),

Wellington Jazz Orchestra, Ron Paley Big Band,

the Memphis Jazz Orchestra, University of

Northern Iowa Jazz Band One, University of

Memphis Jazz Orchestra and many university,

high school and middle school concert and

jazz groups. Dave completed his Doctor of

Musical Arts degree in Composition with a

Jazz Emphasis at the University of Memphis.

DAVE LISIK

Richard Nunns taonga püoro

Paul Dyne bass

Amy Rempel piano

Tim Hopkins tenor saxophone

Jorge Sosa electronics

Dave Lisik electronics

HIKOI JOURNEY

Matamata - Timaru 5:39

Taupo - Opihi 3:09

Tongariro – Rangitata 1:48

Whanganui – Rakaia 5:21

Waimakariri 1:21

Manawatu – Wairau 6:48

Maitai – Waiwhetu 12:15

Total: 36:23

Part 1 9:14

Part 2 5:46

Part 3 2:49

Part 4 8:36

Part 5 8:02

Part 6 3:02

Part 7 3:37

Part 8 14:32

Total: 56:22