About

Ollie Dudek is a San Francisco native who started playing the electric and upright bass in his teens after being introduce to Jazz by his father who was part of the San Francisco Jazz scene in the 80's.   His stylistic influences revolve mainly around the musical genres of  Swing, Blues, Bebop, Afro Cuban and Classical. In regards to musical education Ollie spent much of his time studying music at San Francisco State University and it is at this time where he began to immerse him self into music played at local jazz clubs.  Ollie has been Called a "gifted young player" by music editor and reviewer Scott Yanow.  His interesting bass lines and rhythmic pulse drives the music forward towards new and exciting heights.  Ollie works as a professional musician, playing at local venues, fairs, and festivals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. He plays often at bars/clubs, private parties, various after hours events including the Monterey Jazz festival. Integral part of the jazz community.In addition to recording on several recordings with Flautist Gerald Becket, Ollie can also be heard on his own album titled Bay Tones: The Changing Scene with pianist Grant Levin and drummer Omar Aran. Recently Ollie has traveled to Cuba to study Afro-Cuban music and culture.  Earlier in the year he completed a 3 week run of a musical play called "the Cool" focusing on the life and music of Chet Baker.  


Influences:
Major musical influences include Charlie Parker, Hank Mobley, Ray Brown, Charlie Haden, Oscar Pettiford, Johann Sebastian Bach, Duke Ellington, Wilbur Ware, Grant Green, Scott Lafaro, Paul Chambers, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Benny Golson, Kenny Dorham, Elvin Jones, Paul Motian, Billie Holiday and Charles Mingus as well as many more.  Ollie is available for hire to play music for private events including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, and non-profit charity events.   


Contact Info:
Olliedzz@gmail.com

Audio Samples:

Bay Tones Trio:
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/my-ideal
https://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/the-changing-scene

Osmosis Trio
http://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/sunny-side-of-the-street
http://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/so-nice-to-come-home-to

Samuels/Dudek Duo
http://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/lullabyeoftheleaves

Midnight Sun Jazz Quartet
http://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/without-a-song
http://soundcloud.com/olliedzz/blue-daniel




You can listen to Ollie playing the jazz standard "On a Misty night" which is featured on Gerald Beckett's album entitled Standard Flute.