VOLANT
Tue, 18 Mar
|Grand Hotel Newcastle
Matthew Ottingnon leads Volant, an undeniably modern quartet drawing inspiration from birds in flight while embodying the giants of John Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders. Matthew Ottignon - Composer, Saxophones Lauren Tsamouras - Piano Hannah James - Acoustic Bass Holly Conner - Drums, Percussion
Time & Location
18 Mar 2025, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm AEDT
Grand Hotel Newcastle, 32 Church Street, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
About the Event
Sydney based contempory quartet Volant is led by one of Australia's most in demand saxophonists Matthew Ottingnon. The music moves effortlessly from moments of anthemic heroism, with Ottignon’s fiery tenor at the fore, to lyrical melodies and intimate soundscapes, where the subtle yet confident artistry of Holly, Hannah, and Lauren results in music of sheer beauty. While embodying the spirit of giants such as John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, Volant delivers world-class compositions and thrilling improvised dialogue. The album draws inspiration from birds in flight – a motif that defines its ethereal quality.
“…the impression of flight is not observed, but is experienced and exhilarating.” - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.
Matthew Ottignon - Composer, Saxophones
Lauren Tsamouras - Piano
Hannah James - Acoustic Bass
Holly Conner - Drums, Percussion
Tickets
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