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Lagos Pepper Soup. Out June 12th. Listen and Pre-Order now! https://wwr.dj/3dhqtE7

http://www.michaelolatujamusic.com/
Michael Olatuja - Bass/Composer
Thana Alexa - Voice
Samir Zarif - Saxophone
Manuel Valera - Piano/Keyboards
Etienne Stadwijk - Keyboards
Nate Smith - Drums
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"Bassist Michael Olatuja simply delivered a well-honed message; its project was a perpetual thing,
a way of being" – New York Times
"Olatuja, the group’s bandleader and bassist started solo with a melancholy, meditative run that belied what was to come: a 10-plus-minute jam that eventually evolved into some serious fusion-driven shredding, both from him (he’s played with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Angelique Kidjo) and his dynamic band. In particular, vocalist Thana Alexa stood out, turning a style of scatting that’s become cliche into something entirely new, evocative, and exhilarating.- Billboard
http://www.michaelolatujamusic.com/
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BRIC JazzFest Marathon: NIGHT 2.
October 14, 2016.