{"product_id":"2365635","title":"Matthew Ottignon - Volant [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom one of Australia's most in-demand saxophonists, Matthew Ottignon comes a new ensemble and self-titled album \u003ci\u003eVolant\u003c\/i\u003e. The music effortlessly blends his spiritual jazz influences with the minimalist, introspective acoustic jazz that Australia is renowned for. Crafted amidst a period of solitude, \u003ci\u003eVolant\u003c\/i\u003e represents an ambitious step in Ottignon's artistic musical journey, drawing inspiration from birds in flight - a motif that ultimately defines the album's ethereal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough born in New Zealand, Ottignon has been a pivotal figure in Sydney's music scene for over 25 years. \u003ci\u003eVolant\u003c\/i\u003e presents a narrative of flight and freedom, and through meticulously crafted compositions, Ottignon makes space for both collective intention and expressive individuality.  He shares 'The essence of our music feels akin to the enchanting dance of birds in flight, creating otherworldly shapes, silhouetted against the night sky.' The track \u003ci\u003eMurmuring\u003c\/i\u003e is inspired by the creativity of their movements. Their synergy is not so dissimilar to the way improvisers create and react to the choices of others. The composition resulted from a series of layered improvisations that eventually settled into a final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'It all comes down to sound.... you hear a life force fermenting in Matt Ottignon's tenor saxophone that can rear up like a tsunami or melt like chocolate.' \u003c\/i\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatthew Ottignon: tenor, alto and baritone saxophones\u003cbr\u003eLauren Tsamouras: piano\u003cbr\u003eHannah James: acoustic bass\u003cbr\u003eHolly Conner: drums and percussion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoon Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaturis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Third Bardo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMurmuring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRocky Lux\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinging Bowls\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilpin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRolling and Circling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420544946561,"sku":"2365635","price":15.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/9324690396252.jpg?v=1750593141","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2365635","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}