Howling Silence Olga Amelchenko

• 1 Howling Silence 05:12
• 2 Irreversible 04:49
• 3 Midnight Dances 07:41
• 4 April 04:51
• 5 May Have Forgotten It’s Way 07:50
• 6 When It’s Time To Say Goodbye 07:50
• 7 Reset 05:32
• 8 Walking Shadows 03:38
• Total Runtime 47:23

Info zu Howling Silence

Howling Silence is the powerful new album from Russian and Paris-based saxophonist Olga Amelchenko. Marking a pivotal moment in her artistic journey, the record embodies the emotional depths of personal struggle and the nuanced complexities of living between worlds. Born and raised in Russia, tempered by years in Germany, and now fully immersed in Paris’ vibrant jazz scene, Olga channels her rich cultural heritage and life experiences into a sonic narrative that speaks to both resilience and introspection.

Drawing inspiration from tenor legends such as John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Walter Smith III, and Mark Turner, Olga’s intimate, naturally resonant saxophone tone forms the heart of the album. A lush interplay of acoustic and electric elements unfolds as piano, bass, and drums create a tapestry of sound, each instrument adding its own layer of emotional depth. Long-time collaborators —previously Berlin, now Paris-based drummer Jesus Vega, dynamic bassist Etienne Renard, both classically and jazz-trained pianist Enzo Carniel, and blues-inflected guest guitarist Matthew Stevens—join Olga on her evocative and personal journey.

Olga’s creative process is a blend of spontaneity and disciplined artistry. Capturing fleeting melodies on her saxophone and distilling complex emotions into concise, (mostly) “one-page” compositions, every track serves as a chapter in a larger narrative of struggle, hope, and rebirth. From the commanding opener “Howling Silence” to reflective passages in “Walking Shadows” and the cathartic surge of “Irreversible,” the album mirrors an odyssey marked by both personal and collective challenges.

Howling Silence is a transformative album, a record that gives voice to unspoken truths while inviting audiences to reflect on the interplay of silence and expression.

Olga Amelchenko, alto saxophone
Matthew Stevens, guitar
Enzo Carniel, piano
Etienne Renard, double bass
Jesus Vega, drums

Olga Amelchenko
is a Paris-based saxophonist and composer.

She began singing in a choir at the age of 5, and two years later started studying piano and the dombra. Between 2003 and 2006, she studied choral conducting at the Conservatory of Abakan before transitioning to the saxophone. In 2006, she moved to Novosibirsk, where she studied at the conservatory until 2010.

In 2012, Olga moved to Germany and continued her musical education in Cologne for two years. She then moved to Berlin, studying at the Jazz Institut Berlin from 2014 to 2019, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

After graduating in 2019, she moved to Paris, where she is now based. She is active on the French and international jazz scene as a bandleader, sidewoman, and educator.

Olga regularly performs with various ensembles and leads two projects: the Olga Amelchenko Quartet and Helicon.

Her debut album Shaping Motion was released in 2018, followed by Live at Loft in 2020 and Slaying the Dream in 2023. Her upcoming album Howling Silence will be released on July 11, 2025 on Edition Records.

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