Album Release | Oscar Lavën's Elegant Calamity Orchestra

After receiving glowing international reviews for his debut album ‘Questions in Red’, flamboyant saxophonist / multi-instrumentalist Oscar Lavën is excited to release another exciting album, drawing together a vibrant collection of all-star musicians from various backgrounds under one roof in thrilling new original music, drawing influence from early American swing, blues, classical music, spiritual jazz and 50’s bar-walking rock & roll saxophone.

Prepare to be swept into a surreal cinematic world by the Elegant Calamity Orchestra; strings, woodwinds, brass, virtuosic percussionists and a deep-digging rhythm section, combining kaleidoscopic orchestral colours with the dangerous spontaneity of a small group. A momentous album release not to be missed.

Part of the Wellington Jazz Festival 2025