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As a trumpeter, Oluo has performed or recorded with numerous prominent musicians and groups, including [[Das Racist]], [[John Zorn]], [[Hey Marseilles]], [[Wayne Horvitz]], [[Macklemore]], and [[Julian Priester]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Horns of Sorrow|first=Charles|last=Mudede|authorlink=Charles Mudede|date=August 28, 2013|work=[[The Stranger (newspaper)|The Stranger]]|url=https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/horns-of-sorrow/Content?oid=17606767|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> He is a member of jazz quartet Industrial Revelation,<ref name="Public" /> winner of a 2014 [[List of Stranger Genius Awards winners|Stranger Genius Award]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Stranger Genius Awards: The Event|date=2016|work=[[The Stranger (newspaper)|The Stranger]]|url=http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Special/Genius?view=event|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> The other members of Industrial Revelation are D'Vonne Lewis (drums), Evan Flory-Barnes (bass), and [[Josh Rawlings]] (keyboards).<ref>{{cite web|title=Industrial Revelation|date=2016|work=[[The Stranger (newspaper)|The Stranger]]|url=https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/industrial-revelation/Content?oid=20862444|first=Charles|last=Mudede|authorlink=Charles Mudede|accessdate=February 7, 2018}}</ref>
As a trumpeter, Oluo has performed or recorded with numerous prominent musicians and groups, including [[Das Racist]], [[John Zorn]], [[Hey Marseilles]], [[Wayne Horvitz]], [[Macklemore]], and [[Julian Priester]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Horns of Sorrow|first=Charles|last=Mudede|authorlink=Charles Mudede|date=August 28, 2013|work=[[The Stranger (newspaper)|The Stranger]]|url=https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/horns-of-sorrow/Content?oid=17606767|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> He is a member of jazz quartet Industrial Revelation,<ref name="Public" /> winner of a 2014 [[List of Stranger Genius Awards winners|Stranger Genius Award]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Stranger Genius Awards: The Event|date=2016|work=[[The Stranger (newspaper)|The Stranger]]|url=http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Special/Genius?view=event|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> The other members of Industrial Revelation are D'Vonne Lewis (drums), Evan Flory-Barnes (bass), and [[Josh Rawlings]] (keyboards).<ref>{{cite web|title=Industrial Revelation|date=2016|work=[[The Stranger (newspaper)|The Stranger]]|url=https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/industrial-revelation/Content?oid=20862444|first=Charles|last=Mudede|authorlink=Charles Mudede|accessdate=February 7, 2018}}</ref>


In 2012, Oluo was selected as [[Town Hall Seattle]]'s first-ever artist-in-residence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1001801/5c2844ec85/TEST/TEST/|title=TOWN HALL: Our NEW Artist/Scholar-In-Residence!|website=hosted.verticalresponse.com|access-date=2018-03-10}}</ref> During his time as the artist-in-residence, he began created an experimental autobiographical pop opera, "Now I'm Fine," about the year his father died. <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kuow.org/post/miserable-year-inspired-ahamefule-oluos-now-im-fine|title=The Miserable Year That Inspired Ahamefule Oluo's 'Now I'm Fine'|last=Sillman|first=Marcie|access-date=2018-03-10|language=en}}</ref> The full-length opera (co-written with [[Lindy West]]) debuted in December 2014, at [[On the Boards]] theater, complete with a 17-piece orchestra, and received positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://uproxx.com/life/the-pursuit-ahamefule-j-oluo-the-artist-who-would-not-quit/2/|title=When The Biggest Success Is Refusing To Ever Quit|date=2016-11-04|work=UPROXX|access-date=2018-03-10|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Seattle Times'' critic Misha Berson said Oluo possibly created "a new art form" by combining his own big-band jazz pieces with a blend of standup comedy and memoir.<ref name="Berson" /> The piece went on to New York City's [[The Public Theater|Public Theater]] in January 2016 as part of the [[Under the Radar Festival|Under the Radar]] Festival <ref name="Public">{{cite web|title=Ahamefule J. Oluo: Now I'm Fine|url=https://www.publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/UTR/2016/Now-Im-Fine/|publisher=[[The Public Theater]]|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: ‘Now I’m Fine,’ Ahamefule J. Oluo’s Take on Himself|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/theater/review-now-im-fine-ahamefule-j-oluos-take-on-himself.html|publisher=[[New York Times]]|first=Ben|last=Brantley|authorlink=Ben Brantley|date=January 17, 2016|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> and was also staged at the [[Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center]] at the University of Maryland in February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Ahamefule J. Oluo’s ‘Now I’m Fine’ at The Clarice|url=https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2017/02/18/review-ahamefule-j-oluos-now-im-fine-clarice/|publisher=DC Metro Theater Arts|first=Emily|last=Schweich|date=February 18, 2017|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> The ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' reviewed the Public Theater run of "Now I'm Fine," saying that Oluo expanded the format of the "standard, modest, one-man confessional show" to "dizzying proportions" and described the score as "modernist jazz [that] leans toward solemnity, suggesting a New Orleans funeral march."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/theater/review-now-im-fine-ahamefule-j-oluos-take-on-himself.html|title=Review: ‘Now I’m Fine,’ Ahamefule J. Oluo’s Take on Himself|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=2016|work=The New York Times|access-date=2018-03-10|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
In 2012, Oluo was selected as [[Town Hall Seattle]]'s first-ever artist-in-residence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1001801/5c2844ec85/TEST/TEST/|title=TOWN HALL: Our NEW Artist/Scholar-In-Residence!|website=hosted.verticalresponse.com|access-date=2018-03-10}}</ref> During his time as the artist-in-residence, he began created an experimental autobiographical pop opera, "Now I'm Fine," about the year his father died.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kuow.org/post/miserable-year-inspired-ahamefule-oluos-now-im-fine|title=The Miserable Year That Inspired Ahamefule Oluo's 'Now I'm Fine'|last=Sillman|first=Marcie|access-date=2018-03-10|language=en}}</ref> The full-length opera (co-written with [[Lindy West]]) debuted in December 2014, at [[On the Boards]] theater, complete with a 17-piece orchestra, and received positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://uproxx.com/life/the-pursuit-ahamefule-j-oluo-the-artist-who-would-not-quit/2/|title=When The Biggest Success Is Refusing To Ever Quit|date=2016-11-04|work=UPROXX|access-date=2018-03-10|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Seattle Times'' critic Misha Berson said Oluo possibly created "a new art form" by combining his own big-band jazz pieces with a blend of standup comedy and memoir.<ref name="Berson" /> The piece went on to New York City's [[The Public Theater|Public Theater]] in January 2016 as part of the [[Under the Radar Festival|Under the Radar]] Festival <ref name="Public">{{cite web|title=Ahamefule J. Oluo: Now I'm Fine|url=https://www.publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/UTR/2016/Now-Im-Fine/|publisher=[[The Public Theater]]|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: 'Now I'm Fine,' Ahamefule J. Oluo's Take on Himself|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/theater/review-now-im-fine-ahamefule-j-oluos-take-on-himself.html|publisher=[[New York Times]]|first=Ben|last=Brantley|authorlink=Ben Brantley|date=January 17, 2016|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> and was also staged at the [[Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center]] at the University of Maryland in February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Ahamefule J. Oluo's 'Now I'm Fine' at The Clarice|url=https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2017/02/18/review-ahamefule-j-oluos-now-im-fine-clarice/|publisher=DC Metro Theater Arts|first=Emily|last=Schweich|date=February 18, 2017|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> The ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' reviewed the Public Theater run of "Now I'm Fine," saying that Oluo expanded the format of the "standard, modest, one-man confessional show" to "dizzying proportions" and described the score as "modernist jazz [that] leans toward solemnity, suggesting a New Orleans funeral march."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/theater/review-now-im-fine-ahamefule-j-oluos-take-on-himself.html|title=Review: 'Now I'm Fine,' Ahamefule J. Oluo's Take on Himself|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=2016|work=The New York Times|access-date=2018-03-10|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


As a comedian, he has collaborated closely with [[Hari Kondabolu]], who described him in 2010 as "my great friend and writing partner."<ref>{{cite web|title=December Shows in the Pacific Northwest|date=December 13, 2010|website=harikondabolu.com|url=http://www.harikondabolu.com/2010/12/december-shows-in-the-pacific-northwest/|first=Hari|last=Kondabolu|authorlink=Hari Kondabolu|accessdate=February 7, 2018}}</ref>
As a comedian, he has collaborated closely with [[Hari Kondabolu]], who described him in 2010 as "my great friend and writing partner."<ref>{{cite web|title=December Shows in the Pacific Northwest|date=December 13, 2010|website=harikondabolu.com|url=http://www.harikondabolu.com/2010/12/december-shows-in-the-pacific-northwest/|first=Hari|last=Kondabolu|authorlink=Hari Kondabolu|accessdate=February 7, 2018}}</ref>
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XlWbe0Zc2M Industrial Revelation – Full Performance (Live on KEXP)], recorded November 23, 2016, published February 3, 2017, official [[KEXP]] account on YouTube.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XlWbe0Zc2M Industrial Revelation – Full Performance (Live on KEXP)], recorded November 23, 2016, published February 3, 2017, official [[KEXP]] account on YouTube.
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Ahamefule J. Oluo
BornDenton, Texas, US
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Trumpeter, musician, writer, comedian
InstrumentsTrumpet

Ahamefule J. Oluo is an American musician,[1] trumpeter,[2][3] composer,[2] stand-up comedian, and writer.[4] He was the first artist-in-residence at Town Hall Seattle.[5]

Career

As a trumpeter, Oluo has performed or recorded with numerous prominent musicians and groups, including Das Racist, John Zorn, Hey Marseilles, Wayne Horvitz, Macklemore, and Julian Priester.[6] He is a member of jazz quartet Industrial Revelation,[7] winner of a 2014 Stranger Genius Award.[8] The other members of Industrial Revelation are D'Vonne Lewis (drums), Evan Flory-Barnes (bass), and Josh Rawlings (keyboards).[9]

In 2012, Oluo was selected as Town Hall Seattle's first-ever artist-in-residence.[10] During his time as the artist-in-residence, he began created an experimental autobiographical pop opera, "Now I'm Fine," about the year his father died.[11] The full-length opera (co-written with Lindy West) debuted in December 2014, at On the Boards theater, complete with a 17-piece orchestra, and received positive reviews.[12] Seattle Times critic Misha Berson said Oluo possibly created "a new art form" by combining his own big-band jazz pieces with a blend of standup comedy and memoir.[2] The piece went on to New York City's Public Theater in January 2016 as part of the Under the Radar Festival [7][13] and was also staged at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland in February 2017.[14] The New York Times reviewed the Public Theater run of "Now I'm Fine," saying that Oluo expanded the format of the "standard, modest, one-man confessional show" to "dizzying proportions" and described the score as "modernist jazz [that] leans toward solemnity, suggesting a New Orleans funeral march."[15]

As a comedian, he has collaborated closely with Hari Kondabolu, who described him in 2010 as "my great friend and writing partner."[16]

Personal life

Oluo is biracial; his father is an immigrant from Nigeria and his mother is a Euro-American from Kansas.[17]

Oluo married writer Lindy West on July 11, 2015.[18] His older sister is writer and activist Ijeoma Oluo.[5]

References

  1. ^ Davila, Florangela (December 1, 2014). "New Pop Opera By Oluo of Industrial Revelation Opening in Seattle". KPLU-FM.
  2. ^ a b c Berson, Misha (December 6, 2014). "Ahamefule J. Oluo: A true talent emerges at OtB". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  3. ^ Sillman, Marcie (December 4, 2014). "The Miserable Year That Inspired Ahamefule Oluo's 'Now I'm Fine'". KUOW-FM.
  4. ^ Oluo, Ahamefule J. (November 24, 2014). "Technically Christmas". City Arts.
  5. ^ a b "Ijeoma and Ahamefule Oluo in Conversation". Town Hall Seattle. June 29, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  6. ^ Mudede, Charles (August 28, 2013). "Horns of Sorrow". The Stranger. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Ahamefule J. Oluo: Now I'm Fine". The Public Theater. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  8. ^ "The Stranger Genius Awards: The Event". The Stranger. 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  9. ^ Mudede, Charles (2016). "Industrial Revelation". The Stranger. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "TOWN HALL: Our NEW Artist/Scholar-In-Residence!". hosted.verticalresponse.com. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  11. ^ Sillman, Marcie. "The Miserable Year That Inspired Ahamefule Oluo's 'Now I'm Fine'". Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  12. ^ "When The Biggest Success Is Refusing To Ever Quit". UPROXX. November 4, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  13. ^ Brantley, Ben (January 17, 2016). "Review: 'Now I'm Fine,' Ahamefule J. Oluo's Take on Himself". New York Times. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  14. ^ Schweich, Emily (February 18, 2017). "Review: Ahamefule J. Oluo's 'Now I'm Fine' at The Clarice". DC Metro Theater Arts. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  15. ^ Brantley, Ben (2016). "Review: 'Now I'm Fine,' Ahamefule J. Oluo's Take on Himself". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  16. ^ Kondabolu, Hari (December 13, 2010). "December Shows in the Pacific Northwest". harikondabolu.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  17. ^ Oluo, Ahamefule J. (July 6, 2011). "My Father Is an African Immigrant and My Mother Is a White Girl from Kansas and I Am Not the President of the United States Or, How to Disappoint Your Absent Father in 20 Words or Less". The Stranger.
  18. ^ West, Lindy (July 21, 2015). "My wedding was perfect – and I was fat as hell the whole time". The Guardian.
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