Kunle Ayo
Gauteng
Multi–award winning guitarist/jazz musician, Kunle Ayo, has earned several accolades which include being one of Africa’s most celebrated guitarists and an equal comparison with giants of the contemporary school like George Benson, Earl Klugh and locally based Jimmy Dludlu.
This dazzling live performer has 7 albums, several gospel projects and 2 Live DVD recordings shot in South Africa and London respectively. For every show Kunle Ayo performs in, he leaves his fans inspired and brimming with positive energy.
As a most sought after performer, Kunle Ayo has participated in a number of notable jazz festivals, namely:Standard Bank Joy of JazzCape Town International Jazz Festival National Arts Festival, GrahamstownCalabar Jazz Festival, NigeriaHarare International Festival of Arts, Zimbabwe Go-Jazz Festival at the Jazz Café, London Safaricom Jazz Festival, Kenya, to mention a few.
Not limited to his guitar and performing prowess, Kunle Ayo’s artistic flair includes producing music for talented acts like MXO, Judith Sephuma, KB, Asanda Bam and Simphiwe Dana, amongst others. Another success to his production skills is his recent production of the legendary Hugh Masekela’s last album, “No Borders” and his co-production with Berita on her single, “Surprises”.
DISCOGRAPHY
2002 - “AYO” (JOY) – UNIVERSAL MUSIC - CDRBL 294 2003 - “BEYOND BORDERS” – UNIVERSAL MUSIC - CDRBL 316 2005 - “SINCERELY YOURS” – BULA MUSIC - CDJOJ 710 2007 - “A TASTE OF HOME” – BULA MUSIC – CDJOJ 718 2011 - “BEST OF BOTH WORLDS” - SHEER SOUND DISTRIBUTION – SLCD 215 2013 - “JAZZIN UP HIS PRAISE” VOLUME 1 – QBYE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION 2014 - Kunle Ayo Live in London Concert (Live DVD Recording) – K COOL PRODUCTIONS - DVDKC006 2016 - “ATUNSE” (THE REVOUTION) – KCOOL PRODUCTIONS – K COOL CD005 2021 - “INNER REFLECTION - K COOL PRODUCTIONS - K COOL CD006