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olatuja
Jazz / Soul / Folk

"MICHAEL OLATUJA ON ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC BASS "

NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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   olatuja: General Info
Member Since1/7/2006
Band Websiteolatuja.com
Band MembersFemi Temowo, Alicia Olatuja, Terri Walker, Andrew Roachford, Ty, Jean Toussaint, Jason Webb, Troy Miller, Eska Mtungwazi, Jason Rebello, David Rosenthal, Obed Calvaire
Sounds LikeLisa Stansfield- Live @ Ronnie Scotts Olatuja Album Bt Album soweto kinch Soweto Kinch- Conversations with the Unseen Soweto Kinch- Jazz Planet single Femi Temowo Troy Miller Acoustic Gospel Kevin Mark Trail THE "OLATUJA PROJECT" COMING SOON (ALICIA & MICHAEL) "STRAIGHT NO CHASER" OLATUJA INTERVIEW" Straight No Chaser-Olatuja Interview
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
THE BICKFORD THEATRE- with vocalist "MICHAELE" Morristown, New Jersey
Nov 6 2008 5:30P
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY- with Vocalist "SOMI" Brooklyn, New York
Nov 24 2008 7:00P
THE ZINC BAR-"OLATUJA PROJECT" LIVE New york, New York

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Lisa Stansfield (8/17) - Can..t Take That Away From Me (live)  (view more)

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   About olatuja
Inlay -Olatuja practicing Michael Olatuja has developed into one of Nigeria/Britain’s most sought after and respected electric/acoustic bassists and all-around musicians. He graduated seven years ago with a First Class Degree in Music and Jazz Studies from Middlesex university (London) and has now completed his Masters of Music Degree in Jazz Bass at the world famous Manhattan School of Music in New York. He began playing the bass at the age of 11 and five years later, became a professional musician. Now at 28 years old, Michael has performed, toured, recorded and made TV appearances (worldwide) with the Following artists: Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Terence Blanchard, Rod Stewart, Lisa Stansfield, Phil Collins, Kylie Minogue, and Shakira, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Bebe Winans, The Lighthouse family, Peter Cincotti, Eric Reed, Getchen Parlato, Lynden David Hall (Late), (with Mercury Award and MOBO winner)Ms. Dynamite, Soweto Kinch (BBC Jazz & MOBO award winner ), Femi Temowo, Troy Miller, Jason Robello, Julian Joseph Terri Walker, Ty, and Reggie Watts. Michael has released his debut album called simply “Olatuja.” He has co-written every track on a brilliant record which covers jazz, soul, R&B, and World Music. Guests include many of the artists who’s work has influenced him over the years, including the (late) Lynden David Hall, Terri Walker, Jason Robello, Soweto Kinch, Ty, Reggie Watts, Eska Mtungwazi, Joy Rose, and Jean Toussaint. Those who have heard “Olatuja” already claim it to be a masterpiece. "OLATUJA" now available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, eMusic, cdUniverse and other stores. PROFILE PICTURE
Michael Olatuja- Bass Solo on " MA FOYA" (Single from the Debut album) Live @ Joe's Pub. Michael Olatuja - Bass Solo on "SHOKI SHOKI SHOKI" Live @ the Zinc Bar The Olatuja Project Live @ Tower Records, NYC. Lisa Stansfield- Live @ Ronnie Scott's (London, UK). Feat Michael Olatuja on Bass Branford Marsalis Interviews Soweto Kinch. Feat Michael on Acoustic Bass Lisa Stansfield- Live @ Ronnie Scott's. Feat Michael on Acoustic Bass   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

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Oct 4 2008 3:29 PM

Hey man, It's been a minute!! I know that you are still killing it.
Hit me up bro!!!!
Jay White





Oct 3 2008 7:58 AM

man you r incredible... im a bassist as well def not on that magnitude. love your work man, please keep doin wat your doin.
God bless!!
GAVIN GREGORY





Oct 3 2008 5:50 AM

What up man?! I just emailed you about talking on Saturday as I'm at sea till we dock in Miami then. I'm excited...GAVIN
nadje





Oct 1 2008 2:38 AM

sounds great!! wow. you certainly have been busy. hope you and your missus are doing great, i'm sure i'll see you soon, the world is a very small place.
Vito





Sep 30 2008 4:29 PM

Hi Michael,
It's so nice to see you on there - thanks for finding me. How have you been? What have you been up to. I'm sure you're playing a lot and are busy but it would be great to play sometime and catch up. Hope to see you soon.
-Vito
Kelly Fenton





Sep 29 2008 10:39 PM

Hey Michael! How've ya been?
Jose





Sep 29 2008 8:24 PM

Ola bien Mike,

You're going places and taking the music higher.

Let me know when you're in town so we can eat some pizzas...

One love and I hope to see you soon buddy.

Godbless You Mike!

Jose
Derrick Hodge





Aug 25 2008 2:36 PM

I just got the email blast about tonight. I wish I could be there, but I wish the best man. Do your thing!

DH
Elisa Caleb





May 4 2008 10:19 PM

Hey Michael!
How's things! All my best to Alicia, hope you guys are both well. When are you in London next - don't keep me guessing!! You've got to meet Liya (or 'Little Jo' as I like to call her). She's the spitting image of her dad, it's hilarious!!
E xx
Omololu Daniel





Dec 26 2007 12:29 AM

Hello Mike, wishing you a Merry Christmas!!!
Angralon Denise





Dec 12 2007 6:58 AM

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