Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE (Monkfish Concert Series)
About this Event
Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE
Personnel:
Tenor sax/Talking Drum - Temidayo Balogun
Piano - Digba Ogunbiyi
Drums - Lumanyano Mzi
Bass - Ian Quinton Banno
This show will be part of my new album run, also known as the 'Afrolution Tour'. The album comes out this Friday, July 3rd. For more info about the album, visit https://temidayobalogunakede.bandzoogle.com/home and https://hypeddit.com/afrolutionMy website
Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.
Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!
BIO:
Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, with ancestral ties to Ejigbo in Osun State,
Temidayo Balogun is a composer and multi-instrumentalist. His sound
moves across the saxophone, piano, flute, clarinet, and the talking-drum
(gángan), guided by a pan-African vision.
In 2021, Balogun birthed Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE, an ensemble
conceived as a vessel for cultural synthesis. This vision found its definitive
voice in his 2023 debut studio album, Ìbà.
"Ìbà is more than a collection of compositions; it is a ritual of
remembrance."
The album is a profound exploration of Yoruba identity, where West African
rhythmic foundations are superimposed with daring harmonic structures.
Through Ìbà, Balogun asserts himself not just as a musician, but as a
guardian of heritage. He translates the complexity of his roots into a
universal language, inviting the world to witness the enduring power of the
African spirit through the lens of modern jazz.
Temidayo continues his exploration of pan-african identity, which includes
intersecting Jazz with Yoruba-speaking music, perhaps referred to as
afrojazz in his sophomore album, Afrolution.
As a member of Boston's creative music community, Balogun performs with
Eric Hofbauer Quartet, Charlie Kohlhase’s Saxophone Support Group, and
the New England Jazz Collaborative.
His role in The Makanda Project, led by John Kordalewski, has enabled
him to perform alongside jazz legends such as Chico Freeman, Avery
Sharpe, Dee Alexander, and Charles Tolliver, further solidifying his
professional stature.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51
