SAXOKAY (Kayode Ogunkoya) is a vibrant young African jazz artist, based in Johannesburg. He was born in Shagamu and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria where he obtained his Primary School education and O’ level certificate.
He later studied Music at the Polytechnics of Ibadan where he obtained a National Diploma in Music Technology (N.D. Music Tech)
He later studied Music at the Polytechnics of Ibadan where he obtained a National Diploma in Music Technology (N.D. Music Tech)
MUSIC CAREER
He started his music career as a church saxophonist; he later joined several bands where he learnt more about jazz and African music. He developed a flair for all kinds of African music.
He has played with several bands and choral groups, such as Lovers band, Impression and Gbedu ensembles.
JOURNEY TO SOUTH AFRICA
He proceeded to further his music career in South Africa in 2006, since then he has found the profession more profitable.
He has performed with couple of bands and theatre groups at the State theatre e.g. Sahara band, Olufemi, Naledi King Sliq Angel, Sean Trios band and Exhortation Choir to mention but a few.
INFLUENCE
He was influenced by some great music icons such as Fela Kuti, Orlando Julius, Kirk Whalum, Hugh Masekela, Late Mariam Makeba and mostly by his brother Kola Ogunkoya (Gbedu master) among others.
He started his music career as a church saxophonist; he later joined several bands where he learnt more about jazz and African music. He developed a flair for all kinds of African music.
He has played with several bands and choral groups, such as Lovers band, Impression and Gbedu ensembles.
JOURNEY TO SOUTH AFRICA
He proceeded to further his music career in South Africa in 2006, since then he has found the profession more profitable.
He has performed with couple of bands and theatre groups at the State theatre e.g. Sahara band, Olufemi, Naledi King Sliq Angel, Sean Trios band and Exhortation Choir to mention but a few.
INFLUENCE
He was influenced by some great music icons such as Fela Kuti, Orlando Julius, Kirk Whalum, Hugh Masekela, Late Mariam Makeba and mostly by his brother Kola Ogunkoya (Gbedu master) among others.
GENRE
Smooth jazz, funky jazz, African jazz, folks, standards, gospel and African root music
PERFORMANCE
Saxokay performs as a solo artist, duet, trio, 5-7 pieces and 12 piece band for bigger events and concerts, both nationally and internationally.
STYLE OF MUSIC
He plays fusions of African music flavored with jazz and Caribbean
CREDIT
Art alive conference at the market theatre Newtown
Green Economic Summit 2010 at Sandton Convention centre
Solo performance @ Joy of jazz festival Aug. 2011
Performed with OLUFEMI and band @ Joy of jazz Festival August, 2011 and African day festival in
Smooth jazz, funky jazz, African jazz, folks, standards, gospel and African root music
PERFORMANCE
Saxokay performs as a solo artist, duet, trio, 5-7 pieces and 12 piece band for bigger events and concerts, both nationally and internationally.
STYLE OF MUSIC
He plays fusions of African music flavored with jazz and Caribbean
CREDIT
Art alive conference at the market theatre Newtown
Green Economic Summit 2010 at Sandton Convention centre
Solo performance @ Joy of jazz festival Aug. 2011
Performed with OLUFEMI and band @ Joy of jazz Festival August, 2011 and African day festival in
Performed for 2010 World cup fans and several soccer teams @ moyo zoolake and Melrose arch
Performed live with Eli Amor for BBC in Soweto 2010
Performed at Shell Awards and Gala Night @ Kyalami on December 2012
Performed at Art Investments Gallery @ Parkhurst on February 2013
Performed at Bentley motor show and exhibition @ William Nicol. Johannesburg on March 2013
Performed at SA Premier Business Awards @ Sandton Convention Centre on March 2013
Performs weekly @ moyo Melrose arch, zoolake and moyo fountain ,also at Brooklyn Pretoria
Performs regularly with DJ Fiestas @ various events
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