New Wave Jazz

Acclaimed Kiwi pianist Aron Ottignon launched his debut album, Culture Tunnels, with band Aronas in April. Inspired by Pacific log drumming, the Aronas sound is an innovative take on acoustic jazz. Sydney Morning Herald: “[Ottignon’s] own piano playing in Aronas sometimes also has a drum-like function. He tries to avoid falling into predictable piano grooves, such as Latin, reggae, shuffles or whatever, and the end effect is amazingly fresh, while still feeling familiar.”