News #17: RISE feat. Courtney Pine is out
Samuel Dubois and Courtney Pine on RISE, ARÔMA live as a trio, and the last Jeri Jeri vinyl at €15 until 1 November.
ARÔMA live in Brandenburg: Arôma into After the Rain
The trio live at BnB Jazz Fest, 29 August 2026: Arôma, into John Coltrane's
After the Rain. Aron Ottignon (piano, synth), Nane Kahle (vocals, fx), Andy
Berald-Catelo (drums, fx). Debut album out 2027.
Out now: RISE by Samuel Dubois feat. Courtney Pine
Ten years playing pan in Courtney Pine’s band. Now Courtney plays on Sam’s record. RISE, a 140bpm jazz-soca single from award-winning Ebony Steelband arranger Samuel Dubois, is out now on Urban Trout Records.
ARÔMA Live: Visual Chronicles by Céline Pinget
ARÔMA Live: Visual Chronicles by Céline Pinget
After Hours (Single) - Samuel Dubois | Out Now
Samuel Dubois and Aron Ottignon return with 'After Hours,' a chilled, cinematic electronic-jazz instrumental that blends ethereal steel drums and piano.
From the Bandstand to the World: Why Jackie Orszaczky’s ‘Live at the Rose’ Release Means Everything to Me
Pianist Aron Ottignon pays tribute to late genius Jackie Orszaczky following the release of 'Live at the Rose'. Ottignon recalls choosing the stage over a conservatory to understudy two legendary bassists: funk maestro Orszaczky and jazz icon Jonathan Zwartz.
Royalty Checks vs. Artistic Soul: My Surreal Dilemma as Co-Writer on the Viral AI "Papaoutai"
Urban Trout founder and "Papaoutai" co-composer Aron Ottignon shares his conflicted perspective on the viral, AI-generated "Afro Soul" remix of Stromae's classic track. Explore the complicated balance between streaming royalties, voice cloning ethics, and preserving the human soul of music.
News #16 /// Bassman Feat. Triniboi Joocie | Out Now
Samuel Dubois returns to the Urban Trout orbit. 10 singles. One album. Total saturation.
From the Vault: The XJAZZ Sessions (2017) – A Tribute to Risk-Taking
Why I sat on this footage for 9 years, the technical "impossible task" of the Team Aquatic trio, and why we must fight for the future of Berlin’s jazz scene.
Release: Aron Ottignon 'Morning Dew' (Official Video)
Official visual release for "Morning Dew," documented at a 14th-century chapel in Le Dorat. This launch coincides with the first Bandcamp Friday of 2026, where all proceeds directly fund the upcoming AROMA tour and Urban Trout residency program.
