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Ikechi Onyenaka
Ikechi Onyenaka is an American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the rise in modern jazz
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Ikechi Onyenaka is an American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and
recording artist from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the rise in modern jazz. Although his primary
instrument is the alto saxophone, he also plays the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet,
piano, keyboard, bass, and drums. As a saxophonist and songwriter, he takes a wide range of
influences from the likes of Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Garrett, Robert Glasper, Stevie Wonder, and
J Cole. Through emotionally driven saxophone melodies, atmospheric piano chords, and immaculate
bass lines, Ikechi Onyenaka has truly created his own lane in modern jazz with his original music.
Through his consistent YouTube video uploads and live performances in the Philadelphia area,
Ikechi Onyenaka has grown a loyal fan base. He has played at numerous events and venues,
including the prestigious City Winery Philadelphia, Haverford Music Festival, Facebook Watch’s
‘Peace Out 2020’ event, Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Parade, and The NAMM
Show 2024.
As an endorsed artist of Neotech Straps and Beechler Mouthpieces, Ikechi’s work has been shared
by numerous world-renowned artists and companies on social media, including Will Smith, Pitbull,
DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg, DDG, OG Parker, Devvon Terrell, Bankrol Hayden, Rotimi, Romeo Miller,
Jaleel Shaw, Be ON IT, LeriQ, Reel Goats, Facebook Watch, and NBC10 Philadelphia. Ikechi aspires to
become a world-renowned solo artist as well as a sideman for both mainstream and independent
artists.
