vocalist Alicia Olatuja encore performance

A Heart Stopping Vocal Talent!

Ruth Price: “Alicia Olatuja is returning by popular demand. She is the perfect example of what the Jazz Bakery is proud of… a magnificent tallent (with a well established east coast reputation) who has been sadly underexposed to those of us here in Los Angeles. If you missed her the first time around, don’t miss this extraordinary singer a second time!”

“Olatuja has a salt-of-the-earth voice and genuine embrace of the lyric with her own sense of majesty. She pours joy and heart wrenching optimism into every note.” –New Yorker Magazine

“A singer with a strong luscious tone and amiably regal stage presence. She has been astounding audiences with her exquisite vocals, artistic versatility, and captivating demeanor since first coming into the national spotlight singing at President Obama’s Second Inauguration.” –New York Times

“Olatuja has worked with esteemed artists such as Chaka Khan, Christian McBride, and the acclaimed composer/arranger/pianist Billy Childs as part of his gorgeous album... Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro” –JazzTimes

Quick Quotes…
“– a voice to remember – timeless – transcends the spotlight – a voice that captivates – unreal – breathtaking – fantastic – the very essence of song” – (and from Dianne Reeves...) “Alicia is one of the most thrilling vocalists of today. She deserves a place in the galaxy of formidable lady singers!”