OLI NEZ

ABOUT OLI

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Growing up in rural Wales,all round showman and musician/singer Oli Nez first started learning the saxophone in the hopes that it might help with his severe childhood asthma. Oli has performed in venues from all sizes, from Ronnie Scott’s to the Royal Festival Hall. In fact, he’s even played on every world continent after headlining luxury cruise liners in Antarctica! Oli has played to royalty, such as Prince William and Kate, and has warmed up crowds for opera singer Katherine Jenkins with his jazz quartet. As a producer and composer he has written for Universal and Warner Chappell and his music has been featured extensively on NBC, BBC, Channel 4, Canal France and many more around the globe . Oli’s first album “Open For Business” was produced by Grammy- nominated Julian Hepple and featured UK Jazz favourites such as virtuoso trombonist Dennis Rollins (Oli also played in his band), guitar great John Paricelli and BBC Radio 3 presenter and singer Emma Smith.Oli’s latest release is titled Whispers Of Wales and took almost two years to produce: from conception to CD press. Recorded with a male voice choir based in Utah, the album is a fresh, new take on the Welsh male voice choir sound using only voices and saxophone.2017 saw Oli supporting and staring with platinum UK Vocal Group G4 in a March and Sept UK and Asia Tour. Oli is also a featured soloist on their lastest release, other notable guests on the album are Lesley Garrett, Merrill Osmond and The City of Prague Philharmonic.2018 saw Oli win his first comedy competition in Up The Creek Comedy Club in London.