Swedish saxophonist Otis Sandsjö, accompanied by bassist and producer Petter Eldh (Koma Saxo) and keyboardist Dan Nicholls, push the boundaries of their innovative vision of liquid jazz. Both hybrid and avant-garde, Y-OTIS blend a wealth of musical influences. After a highly acclaimed self-titled debut album in 2018, Sandsjö confirmed their talent in 2020 with Y-OTIS 2, released on the respected Helsinki-based label We Jazz Records.
Y-OTIS’ sound can be described as an “audio mosaic” combining a selection of micro-ambiences, inspired as much by hip-hop and electronica as by jazz. This complex, multi-layered approach creates music that is both avant-garde and captivating. His distinctive circular-breathing playing technique allows him to explore a ‘modular’ method in which the saxophone becomes a tool for blurring the boundaries between musical genres.
