SHOLTO
A nostalgic, underground indie jazz artist.
London Born Oscar 'SHOLTO' Robertson's music career began in 2013, when a record deal took him to LA, leading to him working with producers like Nick Waterhouse (Allah-Las) before returning to the UK and working with the likes of Inflo (Cleo Sol), and Dan Carey. He is also one half of the production / studio duo SFJ. Recording, Producing & Mixing for artists such as Miles Kane, Katy J Pearson, Wet Leg, Spiritualized, Tess Parks and many more. Sholto also garnered a name as a session drummer across genres working with acts such as Confidence Man, Molly Lewis, Nick Waterhouse, Yak, Sinead O’Brien, Geowulf, Maston, The Zutons, Hidden Charms & recently Baxter Dury & Lady Wray (Big Crown) . SHOLTO has supported Sven Wunder, Derya Yildrim, WITCH & Dina Ogon and recently performed a tribute to David Axelrod at Londons Jazz Cafe & 2 sold out shows at Ronnie Scott’s His writing style is inspired by soundtrack composers from the 1950s-1970s, and he sits alongside soulful widescreen soundtrack contemporaries like The Cinematic Orchestra, Robohands and The Ironsides. 2023’s ‘The Changing Tides Of Dreams’ introduced listeners to his world of psychedelic-infused, hazy arrangements, drawing on disciplines from the world of film & classical music, as well as jazz and experimental arrangement techniques. His music invites you into a warm array of colours, lush analogue gooeyness , instrumental grooves and a Euphoric sentimentality.
What kind of music does SHOLTO play?+
SHOLTO plays indie jazz, jazz beats - refined and atmospheric, rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends.
What are SHOLTO live shows like?+
SHOLTO's live sets are atmospheric and controlled - built around sound detail and dynamics rather than spectacle.
How can I find out when SHOLTO is playing?+
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