Quarantine Concert Series #39: UDOBE

An die Musik Live!

409 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Hope Udobi

**This is access to a recording of their live performance on our stage on June 19, 2020.**

An die Musik Live Celebrates Juneteenth with UDOBE:

Hope Udobi, Piano/Keyboard
Mikel Combs, Bass
Charles Wilson, Drums
Theljon Allen, Trumpet
Elijah Easton- Tenor Saxophone

Skillfully balancing chaos and purity, delicacy and weight – pianist, composer, and producer Hope Udobi Nwachukwu is a contemporary artist like no other. Born in Washington DC, Hope soon relocated to Aba, Nigeria, where he taught himself piano by ear via Gospel and R & B records. In 2000, he moved back to the states and took up private lessons, gradually immersing himself in all things music. 2006 saw him break out into the world of live performance, becoming a sideman for local and national acts. Then in 2010, DC’s rock and soul act Black Alley welcomed him on board, allowing him to play for audiences across the US and Canada. Their music made it onto VH1 Soul and MTV Hive. 

Along the way, Hope secured collaborative work with numerous other Jazz, Soul, and Hip Hop artists – Bobby Watson, Delfeayo Marsalis, Naturally 7, Fred Yonnet, Angie Stone, Common, Goldlink; to name just a few. Fast-forward to 2016, he was chosen as Artist in Residence for Jazz at The Lincoln Center – a six-week residency that ultimately paved the way for a faster rise within the scene; eventually seeing him step up as a guest speaker at Bose RADAR’s 2019 SXSW presentation: Bose Augmented Audio Experience. He talked in-depth about the 3D audio format for recording and producing. 

Later that year, his debut album hit the digital shelves, with an April 26th launch show at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC. The highly anticipated conceptual project, entitled In The Wild, is a collection of songs inspired by some of his own harrowing experiences growing up Nigeria and Washington DC.  In The Wild essentially encapsulates the idea of what it feels like to live “in the wild”. 

The album stylishly fuses Jazz with Hip Hop, Soul, Afrobeat, and Classical. It sees Hope venture with creative freedom and depth of thought into realms of unpredictable and fascinating audio expression. These ever-changing soundscapes build a cinematic experience around listeners, proving all at once immersive, provocative, and deeply human. 

Recorded and produced in studios across New York, DC and Miami, In The Wild features 10 original compositions that conclude with a session with Grammy-winning producer and engineer Jimmy ‘The Senator’ Douglass, In The Wild is a beautifully unpredictable hit of absolute escapism and musical prowess. Despite his impressive achievements to date, 2019 undoubtedly marks the beginning of an even greater journey. 

Streaming cost is $5
Donations are welcomed!

Upcoming Events

Thu, February 13, 7:30 PM

Jazz Composers Forum

In-person Attendance →

Thu, February 13, 7:30 PM

Jazz Composers Forum (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Fri, February 14, 7:30 PM

My Funny Valentine: Jennifer Blades & Andrew Stewart

In-person Attendance →

Fri, February 14, 7:30 PM

My Funny Valentine: Jennifer Blades & Andrew Stewart (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Sat, February 15, 7:00 PM

Marc Avon Evans sings with Charmaine Michelle Quintet

In-person Attendance →

Sat, February 15, 7:00 PM

Marc Avon Evans sings with Charmaine Michelle Quintet (Livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Sat, February 15, 8:30 PM

Marc Avon Evans sings with Charmaine Michelle Quintet

In-person Attendance →

Sun, February 16, 3:00 PM

Pianist Geoffrey Keezer, vocalist Gillian Margot, vibraphonist Warren Wolf

In-person Attendance →

Sun, February 16, 3:00 PM

Pianist Geoffrey Keezer, vocalist Gillian Margot, vibraphonist Warren Wolf

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Sun, February 16, 7:00 PM

Ravita Jazz Post-Valentines Day Show: Songs of Love

In-person Attendance →

Sun, February 16, 7:00 PM

Ravita Jazz Post-Valentines Day Show: Songs of Love (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Tue, February 18, 7:00 PM

Roberto Villeda and the Latin Perspective

In-person Attendance →

Tue, February 18, 7:00 PM

Roberto Villeda and the Latin Perspective (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Thu, February 20, 7:00 PM

Hot Club of Baltimore with violinist Eli Bishop from Nashville

In-person Attendance →

Thu, February 20, 7:00 PM

Hot Club of Baltimore with violinist Eli Bishop from Nashville (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Fri, February 21, 7:00 PM

Isaac Felix and Nate Tota Quartet

In-person Attendance →

Fri, February 21, 7:00 PM

Isaac Felix and Nate Tota Quartet (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Sat, February 22, 7:00 PM

Wanye Williams 5th Sense

In-person Attendance →

Sat, February 22, 7:00 PM

Wanye Williams 5th Sense (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Sun, February 23, 7:00 PM

An die Musik Live! Artist-in-Resident Justin Taylor w/ Brown & Wallace

In-person Attendance →

Sun, February 23, 7:00 PM

An die Musik Live! Artist-in-Resident Justin Taylor w/ Brown & Wallace

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Tue, February 25, 7:00 PM

Warren Wolf Monthly Tuesday Series with special guest Jaleel Shaw

In-person Attendance →

Tue, February 25, 7:00 PM

Warren Wolf Monthly Tuesday Series with special guest Jaleel Shaw (stream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Thu, February 27, 7:30 PM

Hittin' With the Youngins

In-person Attendance →

Thu, February 27, 7:30 PM

Hittin' With the Youngins (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Fri, February 28, 7:00 PM

Aaron Hill and Keith Snipes: Tribute to Iconic Voices

In-person Attendance →

Fri, February 28, 7:00 PM

Aaron Hill and Keith Snipes: Tribute to Iconic Voices (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Wed, March 5, 7:00 PM

Walt Weiskopf European Quartet

In-person Attendance →

Wed, March 5, 7:00 PM

Walt Weiskopf European Quartet (streaming)

Get Access to the Live Stream →

Thu, March 6, 7:00 PM

Charlie Reichert Powell and New River Monthly Series

In-person Attendance →

Thu, March 6, 7:00 PM

Charlie Reichert Powell and New River Monthly Series (livestream)

Get Access to the Live Stream →