New Zealand born, Sydney Based saxophinst and composer, Matthew Ottignon embodies mastery across all musical realms, boasting undeniable musical lineage. His schedule brims with tours, soloist work, composing, and educational pursuits, solidifying his status as one of Australia's most sought-after musicians. He weaves sound with assuredness, from delicate flutters akin to the fairywren's grace to adding sudden drama and groove. Ottignon's jazz funk project Mister Ott draws from Ethiopian music intertwined with free-form improvisation. The acclaimed "Tread Lightly"' is a testament to his contribution to Australian jazz repertoire, featuring Ottignon on tenor alongside the talents of Stu Hunter on piano, Cameron Undy on bass, and Miles Thomas on drums. Ottignon's homage to Mark Simmonds Freeboppers garnered fervent acclaim upon its debut, while his quartet "Volant" is making waves amongst Sydney’s underground jazz scene. Matthew has appeared on stage with international legends such as Lou Reed to Brian Wilson. He’s recorded or performed with Ngaiire, Tim Minchin, Blue King Brown, Jimmy Barnes, Katie Noonan, Marcia Hines, ARIA winners Monsieur Monsieur, Guy Sebastian, Jazz legends Mike Nock, Jackie Orszaczky, Bernie McGann, Cameron Undy and multi-award winning trumpeter/composer Phil Slater.