SHOWS
Volant - Folk, Jazz and Blues Fest, Milton
12:45pm - 2pm St Mary’s Church (Star of the Sea) MILTON NSW
Volant - Monday Night Confessions, Sydney
Church Street Studios
Presented by Monday Night Confessions
Volant - The Jazzlab, Melbourne
“a very beautiful album…genuine saxophone virtuoso at work”
★★★★ ½ The Weekend Australian
“When Ottignon and company play, you listen, unable to be distracted, unable to not take something away from the endeavour.”
★★★★ Sputnik Music (USA)
“heightened beauty and transcendence”
★★★★½ Dingo Jazz Magazine
Doors: 7:30 pm
Music: 8:00 pm
27 Leslie St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
From one of Australia’s most in-demand saxophonists, Matthew Ottignon leads Volant, his latest quartet that has risen from the contemporary underground.
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 Hayley, Hannah, and Lauren results in music of sheer beauty.
While embodying the spirit of giants such as John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, Volant is undeniably a modern quartet, delivering 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.
Inner West Jazz Fest
Volant 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.”
SYNTHONY NATIONAL TOUR
BRISBANE · FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER / ADELAIDE · FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER / MELBOURNE · FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER / PERTH · SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER
Boy & Bear National Tour
Boy & Bear have attained a level of staying power that most artists could only dream of; and all whilst maintaining their authentic vision and driving love for their craft. Achieving early career support from triple j Boy & Bear swiftly catapulted onto the world stage releasing their double-platinum debut album Moonfire in 2011, which went on to snag five coveted ARIA award wins. 2013’s Harlequin Dream and 2015’s Limit of Love strengthened Boy & Bear’s expansive presence, with both albums charting at #1, and Harlequin Dream marking the group’s second studio album to go Platinum. From 2019’s Suck on Light to 2023’s self-titled full length (both top 10 albums), Boy & Bear have continued to evolve and grow, gaining more and more fans from across the globe. In addition to their five consecutive top 10 albums and over 200 million streams, Boy & Bear’s live show is a uniquely compelling experience and has earned the band the glowing reputation as one of Australia’s most outstanding live acts.