Results for "drums, steel"

Ron Reid

Ron Reid is a steel drummer, bassist and Associate Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches arranging, music history, ensemble and steelpan performance. He began his professional career in 1978 as a bassist for the late Lord Kitchener’s Calypso Revue in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and has recorded and performed with a cavalcade of major calypso and soca artists including the Mighty Shadow, Sparrow, Superior, Relator, David Rudder, Ella Andall and Andre Tanker. Ron has recorded with Boston-based groups Myanna and Sonabo, and gifted saxophonist Grace Kelly, among many others

George Kent

Born: May 24, 1987

When I started working as a marketing specialist, I was a little bit confused but it took me two weeks to realise what I was required to do. Since then, I am the best in my city and many companies wanted to catch my attention, however, only one succeeded. I am happy with my current job position and I will not be leaving any time soon!

Shawn Thwaites

Born: September 22, 1986

Shawn Thwaites is a Trinidadian-American musician and educator from Washington, DC. His area of expertise is unique–the steeldrum, a relatively new and underexplored instrument born out of the colonial history of Trinidad and Tobago. His trademark style integrates the very best of his Trinidadian ancestry and his D.C. upbringing, intertwining jazz, hip-hop, funk, calypso, reggae, and more. This distinct sound, along with his coy style of performing, has helped establish Thwaites as a rare and sought after international recording artist, musician, and educator. Shawn Thwaites is a reputable and versatile steelpan musician and performer

Burak Cihangirli

Born: August 12, 1995

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Aaron Abrahamson Cote

Born: 1986

With 5 international tours under his belt, Aaron Abrahamson Cote has worked with The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, Glenn Kotche of Wilco, Alex from The Gaslight Anthem, ska legends The Skatalites, Bim Skala Bim, Vic Ruggiero (The Slackers), King Django, Murphy's Law & numerous television and Broadway Actors. Recording credits include Dr. Ring Ding, Adam "Flymo Birch" (The Specials, Laurel Aitken), Victor Rice, Agent Jay, The Island Time Steel Band, The Copacetics, Sinfonia da Camera, among others. In 2013, Cote wrote over 50 Caribbean Jazz tunes, many of which were published by HillBridge Music and Tropical Shores Productions

Scott Johnson

Callaloo is the best world fusion steel pan combo performing original compositions in Chicago. Scott Johnson, the band’s co-founder and composer/arranger, began writing music for the group that was built on strong, sophisticated Latin/Caribbean rhythms and has recently begun exploring and incorporating other styles, that, when fused, have proven to deliver a powerful musical experience. The percussion based group employs an amalgam of instruments - steel pan, marimba, ethnic percussion, drum set, nylon string guitar, electric and acoustic bass - while combining composed, orchestrated parts with improvisation

the roycrosse Quintet

Born: November 4, 1945

I started playing the steel drum more than two decades ago with a large steel orchestra in Trinidad. After moving to the USA, I began working small ensembles combining the steel drum with conventional instruments. Playing gigs around the NY/NJ area festivals, and restaurants and private parties. My CD "A Touch of Latin" was recorded in NY with: Larry Maltz on Guitar, Dave Rimelis on Violin, Mario Rodriguez on Bass and Norman Headman on percussion and yours truly on Soprano Steel Drum. I also have a background in fine arts;sculpture and painting, and my work in represented in several museums, public and private collections internationally. Currently: Perform in the Baltimore/DC area

Leon Foster Thomas

Born: August 25, 1981

Leon Foster Thomas is a gifted international jazz musician and steel pan virtuoso. His music is a blend of his Caribbean roots with the harmonic and improvisational complexities of jazz, creating a lively and eclectic meld all his own.

Winner of the World Steelband Music Festival’s Soloist and Duet competitions in 2002 and 2004, critics laud him as “the next big thing on his instrument”, “...an enthralling improvisor...” (All About Jazz); “...masterful with impeccable musicianship” (When Steel Talks); and “a benevolent wizard” (Venice Magazine).

Clyde Lightning George

Born: December 6, 1947

Clyde 'Lightning' George is the pan king of straight ahead jazz. He grew up in the same place, Laventille, and same time as the steelpan. His high caliber of musicianship, his vast repertoire and his natural rhythm solidify his passion for jazz with a Caribbean flare. Lightning moved to Chicago in 1978 following his marriage to a lovely lady from Wilmette, Illinois. He joined in jazz jams around the city. He amazed both musicians and audiences with his execution of the steelpan in a jazz setting. From Chicago jazz jams emerged his quartet, STEELIN JAZZ. These very talented artists.blend vintage calypso with the great classics of American jazz