14th September 2020: Michael Olatuja is Blues and Soul Magazine’s cover star – recent press highlights for “Lagos Pepper Soup” include reviews from Marlbank and Presto Jazz – full album available on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL

Michael Olatuja is a bass player with a truly global experience. Growing up in Lagos, studying in London and then moving to New York to study at Manhattan School of Music, this combination of experiences is fused together in his recent release, Lagos Pepper Soup, named after a spicy Nigerian dish full of intense flavours.

The album features a stellar cast of musicians, including special guests Angelique Kidjo, Laura Mvula, Dianne Reeves, Lionel Loueke, Becca Stevens, Regina Carter, Joe Lovano and Brandee Younger. 

The full album is available on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl, CD & DL: here.

Michael appears as the cover feature on Blues & Soul Magazine – find the issue on their website: here.

Included below are recent press highlights for the album.

“If you ever needed proof of what an outrageously accomplished talent bass guitarist Michael Olatuja is then Lagos Pepper Soup is that key piece of recent evidence.”

Marlbank

“At times reminiscent of Jaco Pastorious  and others John Pattitucci’s acoustic work, Olatuja expresses his own individuality while binding together the rest of the compositions.”

PostGenre (full review)

“LPS is a bold and colorful release that comfortably holds space for a rich musical exchange between American jazz and the music of the African continent.”

The Blurb (full review)

“Fast beats, lively arrangements (including some great string passages), songs and moods full of optimism and friendliness.”

Sonic Soul Reviews (full article)

“The Lagos Pepper Soup tastes excellent with the necessary spiciness.”

SWR (full review)

‘A spectacular blend of West African Afrobeats and jazz, backed by a string orchestra”

Presto Jazz (full article)