Lutalo “Sweet Lu” Olutosin - Atlanta-based internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist and recording artist Sweet Lu’s latest project is called “Meet me at the Crossroads”. The Grammy contending Release, debuted at number 4 on the Billboard Jazz Albums Charts, just behind Gregory Porter and Norah Jones. During its next 3 weeks, it rose to number 1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums Charts. While Sweet Lu Olutosin’s music consistently displays a unique and energetic creativity, it is his live performance that is the crown jewel of excitement in engaging modern Jazz.    Significant recent performances include: ·        
• J.F. Kennedy Center Washington DC ·        
• Jazz Aspen Snowmass - Aspen, CO ·       
• Cala Gonone Jazz Festival - Sardegna, Italy ·         
• Rancho La Puerta - Tecate, Mexico ·         
• Washington DC Jazz Festival - DC ·        
• Wolf Creek Jazz Festival - Atlanta, GA ·        
• Teggiano Jazz Festival - Teggiano, Italy ·        
• Atlanta Jazz Festival - Atlanta, GA 
- Billboard #1 Traditional Jazz album (https://tinyurl.com/yy639wlt)  

As a youngster Lu's goal was to be an uninhibited singer using a mix of jazz, blues, and gospel to create music with the message of soulful, spiritual healing. 

This goal remains as Lu channels everything from Al Jarreau, Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Eddie Jefferson, and John Lee Hooker in his performances creating his own unique vocal style. This musical odyssey did not take the expected route, however. Instead, his trek detoured with a 35-year stint in the US armed forces. Lu’s years in the military taught him the very important lessons of discipline, order, method and ultimately, belief in himself. Lu retired from the Army with the rank of full Colonel allowing his full immersion into the music that has been the backing track to his existence since childhood. 
“Olutosin is masterful, filled with ideas within his phrasing, and deeply rooted in blues. The soulfulness of his well-rounded masculine voice is a beacon in the male jazz vocal idiom. One voice I hope to hear for many years" ~ H. Williams, JazzTimes

twitter.com - @SweetLuMusic 
instagram.com - @SweetLuMusic
www.facebook.com - SweetLuOlutosin/

Lutalo &ldquo;Sweet Lu&rdquo; Olutosin - Atlanta-based internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist and recording artist Sweet Lu&rsquo;s latest project is called &ldquo;Meet me at the Crossroads&rdquo;. The Grammy contending Release, debuted at number 4 on the Billboard Jazz Albums Charts, just behind Gregory Porter and Norah Jones. During its next 3 weeks, it rose to number 1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums Charts. While Sweet Lu Olutosin&rsquo;s music consistently displays a unique and energetic creativity, it is his live performance that is the crown jewel of excitement in engaging modern Jazz. &nbsp;  Significant recent performances include: &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; J.F. Kennedy Center Washington DC &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Jazz Aspen Snowmass - Aspen, CO &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &bull; Cala Gonone Jazz Festival - Sardegna, Italy &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &bull; Rancho La Puerta - Tecate, Mexico &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &bull; Washington DC Jazz Festival - DC &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Wolf Creek Jazz Festival - Atlanta, GA &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Teggiano Jazz Festival - Teggiano, Italy &middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Atlanta Jazz Festival - Atlanta, GA&nbsp; - Billboard #1 Traditional Jazz album (https://tinyurl.com/yy639wlt)&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a youngster Lu's goal was to be an uninhibited singer using a mix of jazz, blues, and gospel to create music with the message of soulful, spiritual healing.&nbsp;
This goal remains as Lu channels everything from Al Jarreau, Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Eddie Jefferson, and John Lee Hooker in his performances creating his own unique vocal style. This musical odyssey did not take the expected route, however. Instead, his trek detoured with a 35-year stint in the US armed forces. Lu&rsquo;s years in the military taught him the very important lessons of discipline, order, method and ultimately, belief in himself. Lu retired from the Army with the rank of full Colonel allowing his full immersion into the music that has been the backing track to his existence since childhood.&nbsp; &ldquo;Olutosin is masterful, filled with ideas within his phrasing, and deeply rooted in blues. The soulfulness of his well-rounded masculine voice is a beacon in the male jazz vocal idiom. One voice I hope to hear for many years" ~ H. Williams, JazzTimes
twitter.com - @SweetLuMusic&nbsp; instagram.com - @SweetLuMusic www.facebook.com - SweetLuOlutosin/

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.

Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.

For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit www.CooleyFoundation.org.

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.
Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.
For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit <a href="http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/">www.CooleyFoundation.org</a>.

It's Your Life Podcast

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.
Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.
For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit <a href="http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/">www.CooleyFoundation.org</a>.