Resulting from a series of layered improvisations eventually settling into a final composition, this music could be described as shimmering, with all three accompanying parts pulsating together like a murmuration of starlings. I love the way music can change shape effortlessly and unpredictably.
from Volant,
released July 26, 2024
Matthew Ottignon - alto saxophones
Lauren Tsamouras - piano
Hannah James - acoustic bass
Holly Conner - drums and percussion
Matthew Ottignon, hailing from New Zealand and now entrenched in Sydney's vibrant music scene, embodies mastery across all musical realms, boasting undeniable musical lineage.
Mister Ott merges eastern sounds, tight jazz funk, hypnotic grooves with melismatic horn lines and high calibre ecstatic solos.