Since 2001, this (Phoenix) Arizona native has taken his love for jazz, funk, soul, and world beats, and expanded his global horizons far beyond the nightclub walls. Drawing on heavy influences of Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Europe & the Middle East, DJ Seduce for more then a decade has shared the stage with legendary icons, played to crowds of more than 14,000, released critically acclaimed albums and launched the "Award Winning" Afro:Baile world music event & record label.

DJ AWARDS / NOMINATIONS:
2011 AZ Foothills Magazine "Best Event DJ" : Nominated
2011 Phx Newtimes "Best Latin DJ" : Nominated
2010 AZ Republic "Best DJ" : Nominated
2009 AZ Republic "Best Club DJ" : Nominated
2008 AZ Republic "Best DJ" : Nominated
2008 Phx Newtimes "Best Jazz" : Nominated
2007 AZ Republic "Best Club DJ" : Nominated

EVENT AWARDS / NOMINATIONS:
2011 Phx Newtimes "Best Music Festival" : Nominated
2006 Phx Newtimes "Best World Music Event" : Award
2004 Spin Magazine "Multi Cultural Night : Top 20

MUSIC AWARDS / NOMINATIONS:
2011 Top 10 Albums of the Year BRVITAL - Brazil:Sambossica 3
2011 Top 10 Albums of the Year BRVITAL - New Brazilian Beat
2011 Top 10 Albums of the Year RAIZES - Brazil:Sambossica 3
2009 Top 10 Albums of the Year RAIZES - I Love Bossa Nova