John Lei Nadurata (IGGI), Saxophonist from Malabon City Philippines.John Lei Nadurata (IGGI), Saxophonist from Malabon City Philippines.He was born on June 20 1989, He started to play the alto saxophone at the age of 12 with the guidance of his father Leo Nadurata. He studied at University of the Philippines College of Music, Major in Bassoon Performance under Prof. Noel Singcuenco and minor on Saxophone under Prof. Michael Guevarra.
As a Bassoonist, Iggi is a Grand Prize Winner of the National Music Competition For Young Artist (NAMCYA) Category C in 2008. He was a member of South East Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble (SAYOWE) That held in Thailand from 2007-2009. He was the Principal Bassoonist Of Metro Manila Community Orchestra form 2006-2009, Philippine Youth Symphonic Band from 2004-2009, UP orchestra from 2005-2009. And 2nd Bassoon in Filharmonika from 2008-2010.
As a saxophonist, He was the lead alto for UP jazz Ensemble. He was a member of Saxophoro Sax Quartet that plays in Taichung Jazz Festival in Taiwan. As a session musician, Iggi played Broadway shows, Hairspray Manila, Sweeney Todd. He played with numerous famous singers in the Industry such as Richard Poon, Charice, Martin Nievera just to name a few.
From 2010-2012 iggi joined Seabourn Cruise line for the Inaugural of their new ships for the World Cruise.
Iggi is currently working on Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD as a Musical Director/Orchestra Musician on one of the RCCL ship that cruises from Sydney, Australia to Asia, He is in-charge of the Live Music Program of the whole ship.