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The guitarist and composer Olivier Jambois presents Eclosió, his latest album, the result of a creative and experimental process alongside saxophonist Gregory Sallet and drummer Jim Black.
Eclosió symbolizes the desire to break barriers and explore new horizons, emerging into new musical languages without abandoning his background and the experience acquired over the years.
This album has been a challenge for Jambois, as he has delved into the sound of a trio without a bass—a choice that has shaped the project's sonic identity and opened his music to new possibilities.
In Eclosió, Olivier Jambois' guitar takes on a new dimension, exploring unconventional paths and pushing the boundaries of the instrument through effects that he both uses and has built himself. This personal and innovative approach makes him a musician with a unique and easily recognizable sonic identity.
Throughout this album, Jambois' musical influences can be perceived, ranging from contemporary jazz to 20th-century classical music, with references to composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Steve Reich. These influences are reflected in the harmonies, textures, and minimalism present in his music, while also maintaining connections to rock and pop, which bring more consonant and accessible passages.
Improvisation is another fundamental element of this work, establishing itself as an essential driving force in Jambois' sonic vision.
Released February 27, 2025
Olivier Jambois – Guitar
Gregory Sallet – Sax
Jim Black – Drums
Jordi Rabascal – Voice – Track 4-8-11
Recorded at Sala La Marfà el 14 de Novembre 2021.
Mixed and Mastered by Horacio Caceres
Artwork and design by Pepon Meneses
Produced by La Màrfa and Olivier Jambois. Published by UnderPool
French guitarist Olivier Jambois releases his latest solo album, a captivating exploration of sound crafted in Barcelona, Spain. Drawing inspiration from years of experience (including several acclaimed albums), in this solo work, he blends electric guitar with tape echo effects meticulously modified by himself. These unique echoes, built by hand from vintage reel-to-reel recorders from the 60's-80's era, push the boundaries of conventional sound, creating a truly immersive listening experience.
"For the story, it all began as a fun experiment. I tried to create a delay effect the way it was done in the 50's. At that time, the technology used for storing audio was magnetic tapes. The idea is simple and fascinates me: the guitar sound is recorded on the tape and played back a few hundred milliseconds later. By adjusting physical and mechanical parameters, I discovered that the delay time and many other factors, can be tweaked.
This project has been a deep dive, both technically and musically. In fact, every technical advancement became a source of inspiration for composing or improvising music.
I hope you enjoy this album as much as I enjoyed making it."
The guidebook serves as a companion to the album. In it, I demonstrate how I created various tape echoes (-> 'Self Tape Echo'). I explain how a tape echo works, what is needed to build one, and how to modify them using electronics, with detailed illustrations, schematics, and photographs. I also explore the possibility of controlling the tape echo with an Arduino, detailing the necessary electronics, connections, and programming involved. At the end I discuss my creative process during the construction of the machines. This is a PDF file of approximately 50 pages, formatted in A4
Released October 23, 2024.
Olivier Jambois : electric guitar, prepared guitar, reel-to-reel renovation and modifications for tape echoing.
Recorded by OJ during the year 2023 / Master by Leo Cincinelli.
This work has been supported by the Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
