Fuelled by a love of improvisation and a growing obsession with effects pedals, Byrne’s solo project blends acoustic saxophone with layered electronic textures and moody soundscapes. The music explores the intersection of organic and processed sound, creating immersive, evolving sonic environments.
Dee first presented the project live in 2019, with performances at the Vortex (July), East London Jazz Festival (October), and London Jazz Festival (November). During the 2020 lockdowns, she explored the setup further through a series of experimental videos, refining her sound and approach.
In 2022, a new run of solo gigs included appearances at Daylight Music (Union Chapel), LUME at Hundred Years Gallery, and a special performance at Cafe Oto in Dalston. The Cafe Oto set, recorded live on 11 June 2022, was released in full on Luminous Label on 18 July 2022.
‘…eerily ambient yet texturally animated.’ Jazzwise
‘Saxophonist Dee Byrne circles backwards and forwards in time with effects pedals, pad-triggered electronics and smudged, sultry ,alto lines, conjuring a Fourth World ambience.’ Wire Magazine
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