LYSIS (Suite Time): Mark Lockheart (saxes), Ashley Brown (drums), Mick Hutton (bass), Roger Dean (piano)
austraLYSIS (other tracks): Roger Dean (keyboards, computers); Sandy Evans (saxophones); Hazel Smith (speaker); Greg White (computers). Not heard on these tracks: Tony Buck (drums).
Influences
Evolved from performance ensemble, to creative ensemble, working in sonic intermedia and particularly computer interactive improvisation and composition. Real-time sound and image generation and manipulation.
Formed in the UK as LYSIS (1970s); became austraLYSIS when leader Roger Dean moved there in 1988. Has performed in 30 countries; and made more than 30 cds/cdrs/web pieces.
