British Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Ola Onabulé. Ola will be touring in 2027 with his quartet as well as special performances with big bands and orchestras presenting music from his extensive catalogue with small groups and large ensembles.

Ola Onabulé, is one of the finest vocalists and contemporary artists of our time, and as a performer, he has gained worldwide critical acclaim as a singer, songwriter and producer, With an enviable career as an international touring performer. Ola’s meticulous attention to detail in his arrangements and production as well as the support from Sennheiser/Neumann have contributed to the manifestation of an impressive catalogue of recordings. So embodies the artistic – and entrepreneurial – philosophy of Onabulé, Ola is a rugged individualist, a deeply soulful musician who has absorbed the surround sound of his youth – jazz, world, Soul and Pop – and incorporated key elements into his distinctive style. Over a dozen albums to Ola’s name with two new releases in the year ahead.

Ola’s reach is global, emerging as a musician’s musician, possessing a range and aptitude that place him on that shortlist of special artist, vocalist and entertainer. Ola’s three-and-a-half octave baritone, the powerful emotions he conveys with it, his elegant appearance connect with audiences around the world. Whether in person or on record, Onabulé gives his all, which includes a thoughtful interpretation of his experiences and the world around him.

Onabulé’s music combines elements of jazz, soul, funk and African music to create a unique and distinctive sound. Ola's lyrics often address social and political issues, such as the fight against oppression and injustice. He has received acclaim from critics and fans alike for his ability to combine a powerful message with beautiful and moving music.. Onabulé’s performance history is vast. Performances around the world in concert halls and international festivals that routinely invite him to perform – Montreal, Vancouver, Washington San Sebastian, Washington, Istanbul, San Sebastian, Umbria, and London among them and concert halls worldwide.

In the past decade Onabulé’s has turned his attention in the direction of collaborations with some of the world’s foremost Big Bands. Performances of arrangements from his own catalogue with and including the Grammy Award-winning Big Bands from Cologne (The WDR Big Band), Stuttgart (The SWR Big Band) and Frankfurt (The HR Big Band), Denmark (Danish Radio Big Band) Big Band Jazz De Mexico (Mexico) Cancun Big Band, CANCUN, Zurich Jazz Orchestra (Switzerland), UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra (Finland), Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Finland), Oulu All Star Big Band (Finland) The Sicilian Jazz Orchestra (Sicily), Sardegna Jazz Orchestra, SARDINIA, Athens Big Band (Athens, Greece, Bundeswehr Big Band (Germany), Algarve Jazz Orchestra (Portugal, Gotland Big Band (Sweden), Bohuslan Big Band (Sweden) Latvian Radio Big Band (Latvia), DIOC Big Band (Norway). New Wind Jazz Orchestra (Estonia) and his experience extends to symphony orchestras such as the Orquesta Liepāja Symphony (Latvia), Symphonic Orchestra of San Luis Potosi, (Mexico), Västerås Sinfonietta (Sweden), Orchestra della Magna Grecia (Italy), Transylvannian State Symphonic Orchestra, Cluj Napoca, Romania, The Babelsberg Film Orchestra Potsdam (Germany, Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen Germany. Bundeswehr Big Band (Germany), Algarve Jazz Orchestra (Portugal) amongst others which demonstrates Ola’s ability to adapt and collaborate with different large ensembles around the world.. Ola’s compositions have now been arranged by some of the world’s most artistic big band and symphonic arrangers including Ed Partyka,, Magnus Lindgren, Michael Abene, Dennis Mackrel amongst others.

Ola has also guested with many great jazz artists including Diane Reeves, Al Jarreau, Natalie Cole, Hiram Bullock, Roy Hargrove, Randy Brecker, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack, Patti Labelle and Diana Krall.

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