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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. 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. 


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Gerald Albright
saxophone, alto
Michael Brecker
saxophone, tenor
John Coltrane
saxophone
Kenny Garrett
saxophone, alto
Charlie Parker
saxophone, alto
Casey Benjamin
saxophone
Terrace Martin
saxophone

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