Ethio Jazz and Spontaneous Invention

Saxophonist Matt Ottignon

The Matt Ottignon Quartet and Showa 44 will perform at the seventh of November at the Venue 505. The doors open at 7.30pm and the bands will enter the stage at 8.30pm.

After touring to Ethiopia as a member of the band “Dereb the Ambassador”, Matt Ottignon got inspired by its hypnotic and trance like rhythms. Be curious how these musos match jazz, funk and latin music and discover a whole new sound experience! “Tenor saxophonist Matt Ottignon continues to mature as a player and is a distinctive voice on the Sydney scene. Every time he grows as an artist.” Daily Telegraph

Showa 44, founded in 2001, has recently the reputation as one of Australia’s foremost creative ensembles. It has released two CD’s of improvised duets, boosting its popularity via national and international festivals. Featuring Carl Dewhurst and Simon Barker, Showa 44 utilise tuned metallic resonances, rhythmic densities and spontaneous invention via electric guitar and percussion to manifest compelling and evocative soundscapes.

To get more information about Showa 44 click HERE.

To listen to some music of Showa 44 click HERE.

To get more information about Matthew Ottignon click HERE

Showa 44 giving a concert in Seoul, Korea.

Information:

What: The Matt Ottignon Quartet and Showa 44

When: 7th of November 2012

Time: 8.30pm

Where: Venue 505 – 280 Cleveland St, Surry Hills

Ticketing: $15/$10