Born into a creative family of an actress and pianist, Ivan Farmakovsky attended a musical school under the studio of recreation center "Moskvorechie"[1] since the age of 5.

At that time this institution was practically the only school in The Soviet Union where jazz was part of educational program together with classical music.

[1] Ivan's talent was noticed by saxophonist Igor Butman[1] after him playing as sideman with Benny Golson and Valery Ponomarev.

Since that time he played with Curtis Fuller, Randy Brecker, Bill Evans, Wynton Marsalis, Seamus Blake and many others.

The recording took place at Sear Sound Studios in New York City,[2] in collaboration with such musicians as Ryan Kisor (trumpet), Igor Butman (saxophone), Ugonna Okegwo (bass) and Gene Jackson (drums).