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SecondSunSound (Udoh)

About Me

Growing up primarily in St. Louis, MO. Udoh played in various school ensembles throughout high school and college. As a member of the legendary Howard University Jazz Ensemble (HUJE), Udoh further developed as a saxophonist and overall musician. Udoh has played with too many musicians to be named here, but the list is very impressive as well as eclectic. Udoh was a co-founder of the Atlanta based original jazz group "Afro Blue." Afro Blue recorded it's debut CD "Unbroken Circle" in 1997, and performed a numerous venues and festivals for roughly 6 years. Shortly thereafter Udoh along with memebers of Afro Blue provided the canvas for UK's singer/songwriter phenom, Julie Dexter from 2002-2003 touring extensively throughout the US and abroad. Currenlty Udoh resides in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Since 2000 Udoh has been a full-time music teacher/band director for Atlanta Public Schools, DC public schools, and now Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science, in addition to performing with various musicians and bands. BlackNotes (spoken word and music) & Proverbs Reaggae band. In 2007, Udoh co-wrote the score to a full length feature film "Like Water". He also produces music for various artist and commercial projects. Udoh is soon to release a solo effort in 2008. I created my layout at KillerKiwi.net

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Member Since: 05/02/2006
Band Website: proverbsreggae.com blacknoteszone.com
Influences: John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Wayne Shorter, Yusef Latiff, Greg Osby, Paul Chambers, Horace Silver, Gene Ammons, Jimmy Smith, Gary Bartz, Miles Davis, Branford & Wynton Marsalis, Crusaders, Oliver Nelson, David Murray, Julius Hemphill, Hamiet Bluiett, Ornette Coleman,Slum Village, Tribe Called Quest, Dela Soul, Biggie Smalls, Eminem, Afrika Bambatta, Public Enemy, Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship, OutKast, Goodie MOB,80's electronic music, Jonny Hartman, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Steel Pulse,Kraftworks, Sting, Bjork, UB40, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Police, HUJE 88-92, Kevin Levi, Antonio Parker, Chris Cushman, A. Walker, Mark Batson, David White, James Mckinney, Will E. Smith, Afro Blue Trio, ATL Musicians, Artist Mausiki Scales, Kenneth Murray, Jorga Mesfin, Oginga Love, Julie Dexter, Che Marshall, Reggie, Fertile Ground, Dash, Ken Batie WCLK 91.9 FM, Ying Yang Cafe, Apache Cafe, Artmosphere Cafe, Proverbs Reggae Band, BlackNotes,and ME
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Record Label: SecondSunSound
Type of Label: Indie

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