Hi, I’m Roella Oloro, a multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer who is a Berklee College of Music alum. I’ve built a career performing at renowned festivals and venues around London and the United States, and I’ve gigged internationally with my own band as well as working as a session musician for other artists and ensembles. Beyond performance, I compose and arrange for orchestras, wind ensembles, jazz groups, and smaller jazz combos. I’ve collaborated with Berklee instructors, performed at Glastonbury 2019 with Shunaji, and led a sold-out London Jazz Festival mini-tour with my Berklee trio. I’ve also appeared at NAMM, won awards for my arrangements, and represented Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Institute at major festivals and conferences.

Roella Oloro

Hi, I’m Roella Oloro, a multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer who is a Berklee College of Music alum. I’ve built a career performing at renowned festivals and venues around London and the United States, and I’ve gigged internationally with my own band as well as working as a session musician for other artists and ensembles. Beyond performance, I compose and arrange for orchestras, wind ensembles, jazz groups, and smaller jazz combos. I’ve collaborated with Berklee instructors, performed at Glastonbury 2019 with Shunaji, and led a sold-out London Jazz Festival mini-tour with my Berklee trio. I’ve also appeared at NAMM, won awards for my arrangements, and represented Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Institute at major festivals and conferences.

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Hi, I’m Roella Oloro, a multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer who is a Berklee College of Music alum. I’ve built a career performing at renowned festivals and venues around London and the United States, and I’ve gigged internationally with my own band as well as working as a session musician for other artists and ensembles.

Beyond performance, I compose and arrange for orchestras, wind ensembles, jazz groups, and smaller jazz combos. I’ve collaborated with Berklee instructors, performed at Glastonbury 2019 with Shunaji, and led a sold-out London Jazz Festival mini-tour with my Berklee trio. I’ve also appeared at NAMM, won awards for my arrangements, and represented Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Institute at major festivals and conferences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Performer at Glastonbury Festival
June 28, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Performed at Glastonbury Festival Summer 2019 with Shunaji.
Session Musician
January 1, 2010 - Present
Worked as a session musician for various artists and bands; performed at venues and events in London and the US.
Founder / Band Leader at Diasporan Queens
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and led the group; arranged and performed original material; toured and performed internationally (e.g., Jazz Club Ferrara, Milan; NAMM-related opportunities).
Band Leader / Performer at Berklee Trio
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Sold-out London Jazz Festival mini-tour with venues including Ronnie Scott’s, Elgar Room (Royal Albert Hall) and Pizza Express Soho (November 2022).
Performer at NAMM
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Performed with my trio at Bands at NAMM in Anaheim, California (April 2023) and January 2024.
Conductor / Arranger at Berklee Symphonic Winds Orchestra
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Original wind orchestra piece 'La Voyage de La Rivière' debuted with Berklee Symphonic Winds Orchestra, conducted by me (Fall 2022).
Representative at Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Institute
April 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Represented at Reno Jazz Festival (April 2023), Detroit Jazz Festival (August 2023) and JEN conference (New Orleans, January 2024).

Education

Undergraduate degree at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2026
Online study at Berklee College of Music (COVID-19 adjustments) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Postgraduate/Conservatoire study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
ABRSM Piano Grade 8 at ABRSM
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Trinity College Jazz: Clarinet & Saxophone Grade 8 at Trinity College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

A Levels
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
GCSEs
January 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
ABRSM Piano Grade 8
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Trinity College Jazz: Clarinet & Saxophone Grade 8
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
A Levels
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
GCSEs
January 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other