The Oscillators
About Me
The Oscillators is a unique and progressive group composed of some of DC's top jazz musicians. The group seeks to break
boundaries and forge a new sound in today's ever-fragmented world of
modern jazz. The group's repertoire is almost exclusively original,
it's sound anchored by syncopated bass and drum rhythms that provide
a strong canvas on which a guitar and tenor sax paint harmonies and
colors, enhanced with live electronics. The collective sound is a
tapestry of interwoven rhythms and textures that provide the listener
an engaging and innovative sound. The music is a dichotomy of
complexity and simplicity, and is an amalgamation of the group's
influences and experiences.
The Oscillators- Charles Ostle (drums), Glen Oliff (bass), Matt
Rippetoe (saxophone), and John Lee (guitar) all grew up and currently
live in the greater Washington D.C. area. The group first came
together in 2006 and have been actively developing their unique sound
ever since. The group's first CD was released in 2008 and is
entitled Beat Tectonics, which alludes to the dynamic rhythmic shifts
that occur within the music.
