Dion Parson, 21st Century Band - St. Thomas (2015)

Tracklist

01. St. Thomas
02. Calypso Bayou
03. What a Wonderful World
04. Minor Details
05. Ambergris Cay
06. Rockin' in Rhythm
07. All Blues
08. Come Now
09. Three Little Birds
10. 21st Century
11. Knights At the Round Table



As the next generation of emerging U.S.V.I. artists, Dion Parson & 21st Century Band is fast becoming the model for musicians from the Virgin Islands. St. Thomas - an amalgam of flavors ranging from soulful melodies to hard-hitting rhythms - demonstrates the technical skills and creativity cultivated from such a lush musical and cultural heritage.

"Ultimately, St. Thomas is the musical expression of the journey through the diverse history and musical diaspora of the U.S. Virgin Islands, presented in a jazz format with the freedom of interpretation through various improvisational styles." - Dion Parson

Dion Parson & 21st Century Band: Dion Parson - Drums/Percussion Ron Blake - Tenor/Soprano/Baritone Saxophone Rashawn Ross - Trumpet Victor Provost -Steel Pan Reuben Rogers - Bass Carlton Holmes - Piano/Keyboards Alioune Faye Saber - Drums/Percussion Special Guest - Boo Reiners on Banjo.

In 21st Century Band, GRAMMY award-winning drummer and composer Dion Parson has put together a powerhouse ensemble. Comprised of seven of the world's finest musicians, the band features a fresh innovative sound that boasts a superb mix of US Virgin Islands traditions such as Quelbe, and other Caribbean infusions like reggae, calypso, soca, mento, ska, zouk, steel pan, chutney, and funk with New Orleans and African overtones. Together, these supremely talented artists deliver their special brand of Caribbean Jazz with down-home sophistication and a high energy level that has audiences-young and old- soaring to their feet time and time again. Their sold-out performances at prestigious venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in New York City have garnered such rave reviews from fans and critics alike that the club has hosted the ensemble for week-long performances every year since June 2008.

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