Laeton Olaleye Trio

Rising saxophonist Laeton Olaleye will play two sets of original songs and jazz standards with bassist Callum Schultz and drummer Christian Swenson. Expect an evening filled with powerful energy and harmonious melodies.

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Saxophonist Laeton Olaleye is a rising talent in the Twin Cities jazz scene. Born and raised in Burnsville, Olaleye is an intriguing young artist who has performed in venues including the Dakota Jazz Club, Crooners, Jazz Central Studios, MetroNOME Brewery, and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival with renowned Twin Cities artists such as Omar Abdulkarim, Tom Lewis, and Will Kjeer. He has also played in New York City, Chicago, and Louisville. He has received instruction from acclaimed jazz artists Kevin Washington, Scott Johnson, Jack Breen, and Kavyesh Kaviraj. Olaleye’s captivating style has been influenced by Patrick Bartley, Arthur Blythe, John Coltrane, and Cannonball Adderley, along with many other greats.

Callum Schultz is a bassist who has performed alongside saxophone greats Joe Lovano, Kenni Holmen, and JD Allen and has played at Twin Cities venues such as the Dakota, the Landmark Center, the Governor’s Residence, Green Room, and Berlin. He is a 2025-26 Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State musician and a 2025-26 YoungArts jazz bass award winner.

Christian Swenson is a multi-instrumentalist and composer/arranger from Minneapolis, MN.