Armand Ntep

Profile Information:

What instrument do you play?

Vocals, guitars,piano,Mvet

Who influenced you to listen to jazz

j Bikoko,Medjo Mesom,Wes montgomery, J.Coltrane..John Hendrix,

How did you find out about the WDCJN?

by a friend.

My Website

http://www.armandntep.com

Official Facebook Profile

http://www.facebook.com/armandntep

Where are you located?

Accra/Ghana

Tell us about yourself

Armand Ntep is both a unique vocalist and a prolific, innovative composer. His vocal talent is broad in terms of octave and style from silky baritone croon to pygmy-inspired syncopation to tender tenor ballads. His compositions run the gamut from salsa Jazz to reggae to traditional "lihongo" from his native Cameroon. After arriving in the U.S. in 2000, Armand performed as guest artist on two albums by Shahin (in 2001 and late 2004). He also began doing voice-over work, most notably for a National Geographic Ultimate Explorer show about Liberia.



Collaboration with a group of jazz musicians led to a series of acclaimed performances with the Afro Jazz Explosion, a group that blended straight ahead jazz with African influences for an exciting blend. In 2004, Armand performed in a series of original works titled "Evolution", created by guitarist John Kamman, which blended chamber music and jazz. Finally, work on his CD led to the formation of The Armand Ntep Band, dedicated to showcasing Armand's own rich compositions and vocal versatility.



Performances from Washington, DC, to Baltimore to New York have shown Armand's talent for creating a magical experience for and with his audiences. Notable venues include Baltimore's National Jazz Alliance,Duke Ellington Jazz Festival/Washington, World Bank/Washington,Tipitina's/New Orleans, the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute/Baltimore, Satalla/ NY, CBGB's/NY , Shrine Club/NY,St. Nick's Pub/Harlem, Africare Gala Diner 2006 honoring Former Pres Bill Clinton, Africare Gala 2008 honoring Former Pres G.W. Bush, "Madiba" Club/ Brooklyn, U.S. Library of Congress, American University, Camden Yards/Baltimore, Twins Jazz/Washington, Blues Alley/Washington, and Bohemian Caverns/Washington. Since 2007, Armand has commuted between Accra, Ghana (where his family is living) and the U.S. He has has several successful performances at Alliance Francaise in Accra, Ghana.

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