Saxophonist Laeton Olaleye is a rising talent in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He has performed in venues including the Dakota Jazz Club, Crooners, Jazz Central Studios, MetroNOME Brewery, and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival with renowned Twin Cities artists such as Omar Abdulkarim, Tom Lewis, and Will Kjeer. He has also played in New York City, Chicago, and Louisville. He has received instruction from acclaimed jazz artists Kevin Washington, Scott Johnson, Jack Breen, and Kavyesh Kaviraj. Olaleye’s captivating style has been influenced by Patrick Bartley, Arthur Blythe, John Coltrane, and Cannonball Adderley, along with many other greats.

This August, Olaleye will bring four different ensembles to Berlin.