OTOOTO | 2nd Quake | November 8, 2024

Comprising some of Denmark’s most prominent young musicians, Copenhagen’s trailblazing neo-jazz quintet OTOOTO refer to their innovative blend of jazz tradition and modern indie-pop as ‘homeshake meets the jazz messengers’. Their third studio album ‘2nd Quake’ is set to release on November 8th on April Records.

OTOOTO, consisting of Jonas Due (trumpet and flugelhorn), Oilly Wallace (alto sax and flute), Calle Brickman (keys), Andreas Svendsen (drums and percussion), and Matthias Petri (bass), has been a fixture on both the Danish and international jazz scenes since their 2021 debut ‘This Love Is For You’.

Their new release marks a new chapter in their journey, reflecting a bold, mature artistic vision that promises to cement their place as leaders in Scandinavian contemporary jazz.

“Our mission is to reflect the modern society and put a sound to its vibrations. And through this sound we seek to transmit purity, love, and joy.”

Navigating through a wide array of inspirations from 70’s rock and European church music, to the pioneering sounds of Jean-Michel Jarre and Vangelis, the five piece – led by trumpeter Jonas Due and saxophonist Oilly Wallace – self describe their sound as ‘a roaring sea of analogue synths and velvety horns’.

Featuring eight meticulously composed original pieces, 2nd Quake balances strong memorable melodies with intricate orchestration, a continuous sense of groove, thick layers of texture and fearless, lyrical improvisations. A collaboration with electronic producer Sofie Birch, the record is an electro-organic sonic exploration of the union between acoustic instrumental timbres and electronic manipulation, spearheaded by the sound of the legendary Juno 106 synth alongside stellar jazz-informed musicianship.

Line up

Track Listing

2nd Quake
Endowment
B5
Runge
Silver Age
Oriit
Arch
Lace

PR Quotes

Jazzwise (UK)
“Copenhagen based trailblazers who bring their grounding in traditional technique into a cinematic 1970s jazz-rock sound”

Jazz.sk (SK)
“Currents that are nutritiously fed by the tributaries of musical traditions and at the same time much-needed oxygenate the waters of our jazz rivers. ”

The Odyssey Online (US)
“Has OTOOTO Created the Best Jazz Album of 2024?”

Jazz in Family (IT)
“2ND QUAKE is an album that deserves to be listened and re-listened, discovering new nuances and details each time”

Esensja (PL)
“Endowment’ is one of the strongest moments on the album, captivatingly beautiful thanks to the melodic wind instruments playing in unison, from which an atmospheric saxophone solo emerges.”

Jazz thing (DE)
“jazz-shaped space-rock Nirvana”

Lira (SE)
“It’s spacious and textured, and relentlessly driven by a rhythm section that thrives enormously in the electro-organic setting.”

Jazz-fun (DE)
“This is a new, clean, self-contained sound. A great new album from the Danish band! ”

Jazz Views (UK)
“2ND QUAKE stands as a testament to OTOOTO’s ability to craft an immersive sonic experience, inviting listeners into a world where genres blend and boundaries dissolve.”