OLGA AMELCHENKO 4TET
Paris-based saxophonist and composer Olga Amelchenko makes her SoundCellar debut with her quartet, performing music from her new album Howling Silence on Edition Records. Expect fresh original tunes and lyrical improvising from this excellent European ensemble.
This gig will take place at The Grasshopper,
139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT.
Please note: If parking in either of the car parks at The Grasshopper, you must register your vehicle on one of the dedicated terminals at the bar or in the function room.
Ticket link below
Olga Amelchenko is a Paris-based saxophonist and composer. She began singing in a choir at the age of 5, and two years later started studying piano and the dombra. Between 2003 and 2006, she studied choral conducting at the Conservatory of Abakan before transitioning to the saxophone. In 2006, she moved to Novosibirsk, where she studied at the conservatory until 2010.
In 2012, Olga moved to Germany and continued her musical education in Cologne for two years. She then moved to Berlin, studying at the Jazz Institut Berlin from 2014 to 2019, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. After graduating in 2019, she moved to Paris, where she is now based. She is active on the French and international jazz scene as a bandleader, sidewoman, and educator. Olga regularly performs with various ensembles and leads two projects: the Olga Amelchenko Quartet and Helicon.
Her debut album Shaping Motion was released in 2018, followed by Live at Loft in 2020 and Slaying the Dream in 2023. Her latest album, Howling Silence, released on July 11, 2025, on Edition Records, marks a pivotal moment in her evolving artistic journey.
Olga Amelchenko: saxophone
Olly Chalk: piano
Niklas Lukassen: bass
Jesus Vega: drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
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15% pre-show food discount at The Grasshopper. Our regular host The Grasshopper, is kindly offering a 15% discount on food from their restaurant prior to every SoundCellar gig! Just show your ticket for that evening’s performance (the ticket QR code on your phone, or a printout). A table must be booked here or tel: 01202 741463 and food orders placed at least 60 minutes prior to the start time of the gig (eg by 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start).
(2) For young people: (i) U18s – FREE entry when accompanied by an adult; (ii) Age 18 to 25 – entry £10 (with NUS / TOTUM card). Simply select the relevant ticket option when booking. The offers are available for most of our gigs – please check individual listings for details. They are subject to seat availability, so for some gigs, it’s best to book early to avoid disappointment.
Parking is free at The Grasshopper but you must register your vehicle at the bar.
