8/13 Temidayo Balogun + AKEDE 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series)

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The Mad Monkfish is happy to now offer live jazz concerts on select dates! For those who can't make it to the Jazz Baroness Room, Monkfish now streams live all of its performances on their Facebook page.

Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE

Mad Monkfish Concert Series

August 13

A ritual of rhythm and remembrance — Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE bring Yoruba roots and modern jazz fire on the Afrolution Tour.

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 www.temidayobalogun.com

NOTE:

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.

Get tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/temidayo-balogun-akede-monkfish-concert-series-tickets-1993873941633