Ikechi Onyenaka is a 27-year-old American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the rise in the Philly music scene. Although his primary instrument is the alto saxophone, he also plays the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, piano, keyboard, bass, and drums. As a saxophonist and songwriter, he takes a wide range of influences from the likes of Kenny Garrett, John Coltrane, Grover Washington Jr, Robert Glasper, and Stevie Wonder. Through emotionally driven saxophone melodies, atmospheric piano chords, and immaculate bass lines, Ikechi Onyenaka has truly created his own lane in modern jazz with his original music.

Consistent YouTube video uploads and live performances both in and outside of the Philadelphia area has seen Ikechi Onyenaka grow a loyal fan base, playing at numerous events and venues, including the prestigious Chris’ Jazz Cafe, City Winery Philadelphia, Haverford Music Festival, Facebook Watch’s ‘Peace Out 2020’ event, Philadelphia Winterfest Tree Lighting 2023, and The NAMM Show 2024.

Ikechi’s work has been shared by numerous world-renowned artists and companies on social media. Some of which include DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg, DDG, OG Parker, Bankrol Hayden, Rotimi, Romeo Miller, Jaleel Shaw, Be ON IT, LeriQ, Amorphous, Reel Goats, Facebook Watch, and ATTN. Ikechi aspires to become a world-renowned solo artist as well as a sideman for both mainstream and independent artists.