Sly5thAve is the project of GRAMMY award winning, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II, whose sophisticated compositions are shaped by his faith in hip hop, and deep understanding of soul and jazz. Sly5thAve’s projects and accomplishments over the last few years include; the inception of the first orchestral concert dedicated to Dr Dre, playing saxophone with Prince, leading the ClubCassa Chamber Orchestra, and his revered co-reworking of Herbie Hancock’s classic ‘Headhunters LP’ which was debuted on Tru Thoughts in 2015.

The Invisible Man is Sly5thAve’s original rearrangement and re-imagination of the music of Dr. Dre. Featuring Sly leading a 25-piece orchestra, the concert is neither hip hop nor classical but a fusion of the two, with jazz notes tossed in for good measure.  The set list includes Sly’s Classical arrangements of Dre Classics like California Love (2Pac), Guilty Conscience (Eminem), and Next Episode to later Hits like No Diggity (Blackstreet).  

Sly’s music can be heard at www.sly5thave.com/music

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, SLY5THAVE: THE INVISIBLE MAN will not be performing at the Madison Center for the Arts on March 21. All tickets will be refunded. We appreciate your support and cooperation. 


Madison Center for the Arts
5601 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Saturday, March 21st, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Lobby doors will open one hour prior to show time