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Zem Audu
In 2008 whilst still living in London he won 1st place in the Worshipful Company Of Musicians Jazz Competition. He was nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz award for Best Jazz Saxophonist, and was awarded the Yamaha Jazz Scholars prize.
His musical journey began at childhood when he taught himself classical guitar and piano before choosing the saxophone as his main form of expression. Then he studied independently with Courtney Pine, and with Jean Toussaint at Trinity College of Music, graduating top of his class in 2008.
Zem has had the great pleasure of playing and recording with many of the worlds finest musicians including: Jason Moran, Hugh Masekela, Plan B, Paloma Faith, and the legendary Skatalites.
Now his work as an artist is garnering attention from the international press, with an interview in the New York Times. Look out for the upcoming release of Zem Audu’s latest studio album ‘Spirits’ featuring Mike Stern.
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Zem Audu: Spirits
by Geannine Reid
Saxophonist Zem Audu was born in Nigeria and raised in England before pursuing his musical career in New York City. Along the way, Audu has developed a musical sound that blends his cultural influences to express a musical style that is an amalgamation of: Contemporary jazz, Nigerian Afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms and funk grooves. Audu's album Spirits, released June 16, 2017 on Origin Records, is a musical statement that is fresh and diverse throughout the album's eleven tracks. Audu's in joined ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
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From: SpiritsBy Zem Audu