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DAVID
RUDDER LAUDS JAZZ IMPROVISATION |
NEW YORK (July 9, 2007) – David Michael Rudder, the
calypso revolutionary, and one of the headliners of the
recent Steel Pan Jazz Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center,
hails the organizers for creating a forum that he says
augurs well for the future of calypso music and Caribbean
culture.
"From the response to the show and the subsequent heightened
interest in calypso music, I believe it lit a spark," Rudder
said. "Since the show, I've had numerous calls from players
within the jazz community expressing interest in bookings."
The Father’s Day weekend show, produced by Ralph Ramsey of
Abstract Entertainment, sold out two weeks in advance, with
a waiting list of hundreds more.
"Our music was once cloaked in an exotic ‘island music’
veil," Rudder continued. "But suddenly, with the spotlight
falling on the jazz aspect of the music, people are paying
attention." Pointing to what he views as a trend toward
"moving calypso music away from its usual community enclaves
and into halls of prestige," Rudder declared that it's
"definitely moving forward."
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| Trumpeter Etienne Charles thrilled the audience
at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Looking on are Arturo
Tappin on saxophone and Nicholas Brancker on bass.
On drums is Buddy Williams. |
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"This was a great opportunity to showcase the extraordinary
talents of musical giants such as David Rudder, Ralph
McDonald and Robert Greenidge," said Ramsey, an electrical
engineer by trade. "I am elated that fans, as well as
performers, were pleased with the production. It means that
we have accomplished our goal – to bring top-level Caribbean
entertainment to top-level venues."
The musical spectacular, which started three years, took
place at the Allen Room at The House of Jazz at Lincoln
Center and was intimate as well as electrifying. Patrons
were treated to a musical journey of moods from McDonald,
Greenidge and Rudder to others such as Arturo Tappin,
Etienne Charles, Nicholas Brancker and RHEA.
One of the highlights of the night was the 2007 Lifetime
Achievement Award presented to Neville Jules for his
pioneering work in the steel band movement.
Before the show, the audience enjoyed a reception in which
they had an opportunity to meet radio personalities, receive
steel pan instruction and taste some of the Caribbean
cuisine provided by the show’s sponsors.
Air Jamaica, Barbados Tourism Authority, Hawks
International, MoneyGram, New York Carib News, Ocean View
Development Limited, Tropical Paradise Caterers, WACK Radio
90.1 FM and WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM together sponsored the
concert.
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