"Happy Birthday to Atlanta Vocalist Supreme "Sweet Lu Unome" You are very, very special. You've been my closest friend for the past several years. Thank you for the friendship and may you continue to grow, grow, grow and live your…"
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- What instrument do you play?
- Vocals
- Who influenced you to listen to jazz
- My Dad
Sammy Davis Jr.
- How did you find out about the WDCJN?
- www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=344881&id=1580619127&ref=share#/geor...
- My Website
- http://http://www.sweetlumusic.com
- Where are you located?
- Metro DC area (by way of Atlanta, GA)
- Tell us about yourself
- Lutalo ‘Sweet Lu’ Olutosin
Lutalo Olutosin [pronounced O-la-TO-sin]
Born in East Chicago, Indiana. Raised during early life in Gary, Indiana, Lutalo (Lu) moved to the South East in the mid 1970’s. Influenced heavily by a family filled with Gospel singers and musicians, he followed suit until hearing an Eddie Jefferson song on the radio. Everything changed, especially his approach to listening, judging, and singing the music that inspired him.
During a career in the US Military that was sprinkled with performances in Jazz, as well as R&B bands and musical stage productions, across the South Eastern US, he embarked on a solo career in 2002. Convinced by the respectful nods of major jazz critics and musicians attending his performances, Lu knew he had something special. As fate would reveal itself, a tremendously talented quartet of musicians agreed with Lu’s assessment and the “Sweet Lu Quintet” was formed in 2008.
Lu brings a Soulful and Dynamic energy to every song that is nothing less than hypnotically mesmerizing. While developing his own style of delivery to Jazz standards, the influences of great artist like Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Al Jarreau and Eddie Jefferson resonate comfortably in his smooth rich multi-octave voice.
In his freshman release, Tribute To Greatness, he teams up with jazz pianist and producer Louis Heriveaux, bassist Kevin Smith, saxophonist Winfield Gaylor, and composer/arranger Henry Connerway III on drums. “We had so much fun putting this project together it was like magic….as if every note and lyric had a special significance to each one of us.”
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- At 4:33pm on November 27, 2012,
WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK said… 
Happy Birthday to Atlanta Vocalist Supreme "Sweet Lu Unome" You are very, very special. You've been my closest friend for the past several years. Thank you for the friendship and may you continue to grow, grow, grow and live your dreams! Wishing you the best that life has to offer. I love you madly my brother.
- At 2:41pm on August 22, 2011, WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK said…
- At 11:20pm on November 17, 2010, WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK said…
Introducing my new friend and dynamic vocalist Lutalo ‘Sweet Lu’ Olutosin
to the Washington DC Metropolitan area Jazz community. I highly recommend him. The brother has got it going on! Let's show "Sweet Lu' some love by booking him at your club and festival events. You'll love his new CD
"A Tribute to Greatness"
He's waiting to hear from you
www.sweetlumusic.com
Wishing you much success!
George V Johnson Jr
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October 25, 2010
A proud member of the Washington DC Jazz Network
Lutalo ‘Sweet Lu’ Olutosin
- At 6:02am on October 16, 2010,
Emile Worthy said… - Thanks Lu...you're a wonderful singer and performer, and I love your sound..
Keep on swinging and singing....
- At 1:26pm on July 25, 2009, WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK said…
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