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AYO SOLANKE

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Ayo Solanke is one of the most dynamic and energetic jazz and soul JULY 2016 | 27
saxophonists to ever appear in the entire African music scene. His
unique soulful style together with his creativity and innovation as an
artist clearly sets him apart from the rest.

He is a minister in songs, a songwriter and arranger with a background
in event management and project coordination with almost two
decades of experience under his belt, a man of excellence with an
incredible profile and a great personality; undoubtedly one of the best
in the continent. He picked up the saxophone for the first time in 1997
during his first year studying Mechanical Engineering at the University
Of Lagos, Nigeria and has never stopped since then. He gradually
developed into a virtuoso performer; a treasured sensation to music
lovers everywhere.

He recently won the RIGA Awards for Best Gospel Instrumentalist of
the Year –Johannesburg South Africa April 2016. He also appeared on a
live DVD with the legendary Kirk Whalum (USA) on Gospel According
to Jazz Chapter IV which was released in 2015. Ayo has recorded two
albums with his band “Spectrum 4 Jazz Ensemble” and also released
his Debut Album “THE JOURNEY STILL” in July 2015. He has become
one of the most sought after performers both on stage and in the
studios.

Ayo has recorded with the likes of Kirk Whalum, Hugh Masekela, Zaha-
ra, Judith Sephuma, Pastor Benjamin Dube, Afrotraction, Jimmy Dludlu,
Ringo Madlingozi, Danny K, Ernie Smith, Pops Mohammed, Don Laka,
Nathaniel Bassey, Cobhams, Kunle Ayo and Agboola Shadare just to
mention a few. Others include, Mimi Mtetwa, Theo Kgosinkwe, Sabelo
Mthembu, Asa (Nig) and Onyeka Onwenu (Nig) just to mention a few.

He has performed before notable personalities such as Oprah Winfrey,
President Bill Clinton Of USA, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa,
President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria. Ayo specializes in live enter-
tainment for Concerts, Corporate and Private Functions.

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