Gbèdu
February 28
7 PM
Heather Edwards Theatre
Gbèdu is an Afro-Jazz orchestral project led by composer, arranger, and musical director King Udofia. Performed by a collective of Calgary-based musicians, the music brings together African rhythmic traditions, jazz harmony, and orchestral textures into a unified sound. Presented as part of Black History Month, the evening is curated as an intimate listening experience that invites audiences into a rich cultural history through contemporary expression.
Free with registration.
About the Artist
King & The Nobles
King Udofia is a composer, arranger, and musical director whose work spans live performance, film and media music. Trained in Jazz composition and orchestration, he brings a deep understanding of musical structure alongside a rare adaptability across genres and creative settings. King has collaborated with artists and institutions including Disney, Titilope Sonuga, Calgary Stampede, Johnny Summers, Perpie, and Femi Leye.
Gbèdu is a n Afro-Jazz orchestral music project led by King Udofia. The project brings together African rhythmic traditions, jazz harmony and Orchestral textures. Performed by a collective of Calgary-based musicians, the project emphasizes ensemble interplay with orchestral strings, jazz horns and a heavy rhythm section. Presented as part of Black History Month, the project is designed as an intimate listening experience that invites the audience into a rich cultural history through contemporary music expression.