Ollie is a second generation professional Jazz Bassist and San Francisco native who currently resides and performs in the Bay Area. Ollie has a BA in Jazz Studies from the California Jazz Conservatory, and has studied and played in New Orleans, New York, Cuba and Brazil. Ollie plays in a variety of local bay area bands in addition to leading several of his own groups. He has worked in several theatrical musical productions and recording projects, including his own album Flight of Life: Scenic Route Trio which features all of his original compositions. He also teaches private lessons for upright and electric bass and offers accompaniment for group classes and arranging/transcription services.
For more information contact Ollie at: [email protected]
or (Check the Bio page)
Projects/Bands:
Jazz Odyssey Trio
Matt Clark-piano
Ollie Dudek-bass
Bryan Bowman-drums
The Best Things in Life are Free (DeSylva, Brown, Ray Henderson)
Clockwise (Cedar Walton)
Bouncing with Bud (Bud Powell)
Someone to Watch Over Me (Gershwin)
The Bay Connection
Bob Kenmotsu-sax
Ben stolorow-piano
Ollie Dudek- bass
Ron Marabuto-drums
Osmosis Jazz Duo
Ben Stolorow-piano
Ollie Dudek-bass
Musical Highlight Reel:
https://youtu.be/xdB81FdBFKM
Scenic Route Trio
Javier Santiago-Piano
Ollie Dudek-Bass
Genius Wesley-Drums
Listen by clicking the links below.
https://thescenicroutetrio.hearnow.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GMF991H?ref=myi_title_dp
https://scenicroutetrio.bandcamp.com/album/flight-of-life
Doom Loop (Quartet)
Joe Cohen-Tenor Sax
Kai Lyons-Guitar
Ollie Dudek-Bass
Brandon Etzler-Drums
Audio Samples:
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/3-little-words
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/tyrone-take-1
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/nobody-else-but-me-take-2
soundcloud.com/olliedzz/when-sunny-gets-blue
soundcloud.com/olliedzz/serenity
Ollie Dudek Trio
Jordan Samuels-Guitar
Ollie Dudek-Bass
Vince Lateano-Drums
Audio samples:
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/whats-new/s-AeGJk7SDtGS
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/mr-lucky/s-ZLYOYE2nT3Z
Bay Tones Trio:
Grant Levin-Piano
Ollie Dudek-Bass
Omar Aran-Drums
Audio samples:
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/my-ideal
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/the-changing-scene
Interested in Hiring Live music for your event?
Yelp Page: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jazz-odyssey-san-francisco
Check out these testimonials:
"The Jazz Odyssey Trio was perfect for our anniversary event! They have great talent, professionalism, and sound. From the beginning, their communication was very easy, and they had great expertise. They understood the atmosphere of the event very well and were able to accommodate to my requests. Even during the event, they made sure to check in with me to make sure everything was going well. I would highly recommend for your event! I know I would be happy to have them again."
-Jennifer and Winston
"Ollie and his trio are a favorite at our Treasure Island Wines venue. The last gig was memorable: the band set a high tone at our successful fundraiser benefitting the nonprofit that builds state-of-the-art prosthetics for Ukrainian soldiers and kids. A master of jazz standards across genres & eras, Ollie has recorded original compositions, arranged for his trio, that are outstanding as well! Dynamic, flexible, creative, and laying down a high jazz standard vibe."
Dennis Hayes, Umbriaso
"I recently hired Ollie and his jazz trio to play my company's Christmas party. It was my first year organizing the party, so the pressure was really on- and Ollie and his band delivered, big time! They were the perfect accompaniment to the party. They came on time, prepared, and ready to roll. They play beautifully as a group, and were all very polite and fun to talk to. I would hire them again in a minute for a company party, or personal event."
-Kathleen Nolan, Bitnami
"Thanks for providing SUCH great ambiance for our event!! You guys were fabulous. Thank you"
-Nicole Cowing, Facebook, Inc
"Ollie and his band were fantastic for our engagement party! They really tied the whole party together and gave it a great vibe. People were giving us compliments all night about the band!"
-Yuwen Memon
(Second review from repeat client)
"We loved having your trio at our wedding. You and your band were consummate professionals and added such a wonderful feel and presence to our wedding. You also have such great taste and style of jazz! We loved it!"
-Yuwen Memon
"Ollie and Jazz Odyssey were fun, pleasant to work with talented! I am a pro event planner and prefer to hire bands directly, rather than pay an agent. I was fortunate when my girlfriend and I went out to the Local Edition and Ollie was playing with Jazz Odyssey. I thought they were great at the time as I sipped on my $18 cocktail but didn't think much more of it!
Flash forward to a couple of weeks later when my super-well-know tech client, who was throwing an 1,100+ employee holiday party at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, requested a jazz band. I quickly figured out how to reach Ollie and his band and booked them to play.
They were amazing, providing the perfect ambiance for folks to hang out and connect with each other without being overpowered by the music. That said, there's no doubt in my mind they could easily command an audience and play jazz standards that appeal to everyone too. Given the chance, I would not hesitate to hire them again!"
-Matt G, Ethos Event Collective
"We had the pleasure of having Jazz Odyssey play for our small business event! A wonderful addition to the vibe we were hoping to bring with the other local makers. Consider them for your next party! We love Ollie!"
Gratta W, Gratta Wines
Contact Info:
[email protected]
"The optimist" is the first track from Ollie's recently recorded album Flight of Life: The Scenic Route Trio.
Listen to the rest of the album on a variety of platforms by clicking the link below.
https://thescenicroutetrio.hearnow.com/
Scenic Route Trio
Javier Santiago-piano
Ollie Dudek-bass
Genius Wesley-drums
