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Behind the Art: Carsten Pölking and the Intimate Dialogue of the Aroma EP Cover

Carsten Pölking

Behind the Art: Carsten Pölking and the Intimate Dialogue of the Aroma EP Cover

We shine a light on Carsten Pölking, the visual artist who crafted the stunning cover for the Aroma EP. Discover the poetic sensitivity and conscious intentionality behind his collage-making process and how his work serves as a visual mirror for the music's soul.

Newsletter #14: Return Of The Dawn EP | Out Now

Aron Ottignon Featured

Newsletter #14: Return Of The Dawn EP | Out Now

OUT NOW: Aron Ottignon's full EP, Return of the Dawn, is available to stream and purchase on Bandcamp! Support the music directly and grab your high-quality digital copy today.

AROMA'S FIRST NIGHT: Zig Zag Photos & The EP Countdown

AROMA'S FIRST NIGHT: Zig Zag Photos & The EP Countdown

Exclusive look inside! The Aron Ottignon Trio's sold-out Aroma debut at Zig Zag, featuring Nane Kahle, captured by Lena Ures. See the energy behind the music—the EP drops in 7 days!

Where Continents Meet Through Sound

Artist Stories Featured

Where Continents Meet Through Sound

Urban Trout Records is a bridge between worlds. Founded by pianist Aron Ottignon, we create raw, collaborative music where jazz, electronic innovation, and cultural roots collide across continents.

Newsletter #13: New single from Aron Ottignon - Morning Dew out now

Newsletter #13: New single from Aron Ottignon - Morning Dew out now

Aron Ottignon returns with 'Morning Dew', a solo piano and synth piece introducing his new EP Return of the Dawn, out October 30 on Urban Trout Records.

Culture Tunnels — 20 Years On

Culture Tunnels — 20 Years On

Twenty years after its first release, Culture Tunnels by Aron Ottignon’s group Aronas still sounds alive and forward-looking. A document of the last independent jazz wave before the MP3 era changed everything.

First Preview · Return of the Dawn

First Preview · Return of the Dawn

A first behind-the-scenes look at Return of the Dawn, recorded in Berlin at Funkhaus.

Hermeto Pascoal: A Musical Genius Transcends

Hermeto Pascoal

Hermeto Pascoal: A Musical Genius Transcends

Hermeto Pascoal has returned to the ether at 89. A fearless innovator who made music from nature itself, his legacy continues to inspire.

A new chapter: Return of the Dawn

A new chapter: Return of the Dawn

Return of the Dawn marks the beginning of Aroma, a new project from pianist and composer Aron Ottignon. A blend of piano, Osmose synth, and intimate sound design — the EP arrives October 23rd, with the first single Morning Dew out October 10th.

Notes from the island

Notes from the island

I’m writing this newsletter from Mauritius, where I’ve just arrived. It feels like the right moment to share a few updates with you. Piano sessions at Tricone Studios Last month I was recording piano for my new EP at Tricone Studios in Berlin. They have a beautiful Bösendorfer

🎧 Aroma is coming.

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🎧 Aroma is coming.

We’re starting to share the first glimpses of the project — live sessions, demos, and textures in progress. The debut EP will be released in later in 2025, with a full album planned for 2026. This marks the beginning of something special. We're now building the team around

Bandcamp Friday — Vinyl Ships from France

Bandcamp Friday

Bandcamp Friday — Vinyl Ships from France

Today is Bandcamp Friday — which means 100% of your support goes directly to artists. To celebrate, we’re offering reduced prices on all vinyl — shipped straight from my home in Le Dorat, France. VINYL 20€ Dama Bëgga Ñibi (I Want To Go Home) by Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band,

Ore Yèyé O — 5 Years of Global Rhythm with ÌFÉ

Ore Yèyé O — 5 Years of Global Rhythm with ÌFÉ

A jam session turned soulful single. 5 years ago, Aron Ottignon and ÌFÉ came together to create Ore Yèyé O — a hybrid of live percussion, electronic ritual, and joyful experimentation.

10 YEARS — Live at Funkhaus Berlin

10 YEARS — Live at Funkhaus Berlin

A decade ago, in 2015, we recorded Live at Funkhaus Berlin — a raw, one-take session with Aron Ottignon, Rodi Kirk, and Samuel Dubois. But this release is more than a live album — it was a moment. Rodi Kirk was instrumental in shaping the entire project, both musically and technically. Working

Maam Baay (Live) — Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band

Maam Baay (Live) — Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Fusion Collaboration’s post modern mbalax mash-ups ” - Mojo Magazine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - “Homesick, electronically adventurous Senegalese Blues" - Uncut Magazine A raw and intimate live version of Maam Baay, recorded on May 23, 2025, during Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band’s debut European tour. Captured on a

Live Moments

Captured live at Alice, Copenhagen Photos by René Passet —

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Sunugal (Official Music Video)

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Sunugal (Official Music Video)

🎥 Official Video Premiere Track: Sunugal Artists: Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band Album: Dama Bëgga Ñibi (I Want To Go Home) Label: Urban Trout Records Director: Francesca Cogni About the Video Sunugal means "Our Boat" in Wolof — a reference to Senegal’s deep connection to the sea, migration,

Dama Bëgga Ňibi - Live in Dakar | Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band

Dama Bëgga Ňibi - Live in Dakar | Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Dama Bëgga Ñibi (I Want To Go Home)

Releases Featured

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Dama Bëgga Ñibi (I Want To Go Home)

Dama Bëgga Ñibi (I Want To Go Home) by Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band, Aron Ottignon, Baaba Maal, Jeri-Jeri, Sidy Diop Release: Dama Bëgga Ñibi (I Want To Go Home) Artist: Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band Released: January 12, 2024 Label: Urban Trout Records Format: Digital Album + Limited

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Mama Djuma EP

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Mama Djuma EP

Mama Djuma EP by Aron And The Jeri Jeri Band Release: Mama Djuma EP Artist: Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band Released: December 1, 2023 Label: Urban Trout Records Format: Digital EP (24-bit / 44.1kHz) 🎧 Listen / Buy on Bandcamp https://aronandthejerijeriband.bandcamp.com/album/mama-djuma-ep About the Release Mama Djuma

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Teddoungal

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band – Teddoungal

Teddoungal by Aron And The Jeri Jeri Band Release: Teddoungal Artist: Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band Released: September 1, 2023 Label: Urban Trout Records Format: Digital EP 🎧 Listen / Buy on Bandcamp https://aronandthejerijeriband.bandcamp.com/album/teddoungal About the Release Teddoungal is the flagship debut EP from Aron &

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band

Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band is a global collaboration led by New Zealand pianist and producer Aron Ottignon, built in deep partnership with master percussionist Bakane Seck and the Jeri Jeri Band of Senegal. The project fuses traditional mbalax rhythms, electronic production, and spiritual chant with cross-continental remix culture

Aron Ottignon – The Nile (The London Sessions)

Aron Ottignon – The Nile (The London Sessions)

The Nile (The London Sessions) by Aron Ottignon Release: The Nile (The London Sessions) Artist: Aron Ottignon Released: October 10, 2024 Recorded: Livingston Studios, London – 2009 Label: Urban Trout Records Format: Digital Single 🎧 Listen / Buy on Bandcamp https://aronottignon.bandcamp.com/track/the-nile-the-london-sessions About the Release Originally recorded in one

ΔФЖΞ Live In Berlin – AЯON ØTTIИGON ΞXПΞЯIMΞNT

ΔФЖΞ Live In Berlin – AЯON ØTTIИGON ΞXПΞЯIMΞNT

ΔФЖΞ Live In Berlin by AЯON ØTTIИGON ΞXПΞЯIMΞNT Release: ΔФЖΞ Live In Berlin Artist: AЯON ØTTIИGON ΞXПΞЯIMΞNT Released: August 8, 2023 Label: Urban Trout Records Format: Digital Album (24-bit / 48kHz) 🎧 Listen / Buy on Bandcamp https://aronottignon.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-berlin About the Release ΔФЖΞ Live In Berlin is an immersive,