Etienne Charles - Creole Orchestra (2024)

Defined by a riveting array of Caribbean rhythms, Etienne Charles’s first album featuring his big band arrangements is a personal triumph, but Creole Orchestra is also part of a much larger Story. Drawing on material from several different commissions and projects, the album encompasses the key players from Charles’s band Creole Soul.

Personnel

Woodwinds
Michael Thomas (lead alto & soprano), Godwin Louis (lead alto & soprano), Brian Hogans (alto sax), John Ellis (tenor sax & bass clarinet)), Seth Ebersole (tenor sax & clarinet). Paul Nedzela (baritone sax & bass clarinet), Gina Izzo - flute (Douens, Holy City & Colorado River Song)

Trumpets
Etienne Charles, Jumaane Smith (lead), Walter Cano, Anthony Stanco, Giveton Gelin - trumpet (Old School)

Trombones
Dion Tucker, Corey Wilcox, Michael Dease, Chris Glassman (bass tbn)

Rhythm Section
Sullivan Fortner (piano/fender rhodes)
Alex Wintz (guitar)
Ben Williams (bass )
Jonathan Michel (bass)
Obed Calvaire (drums)
Etienne Charles (percussion)
Jorge Glem (cuatro)
Pascual Landeau (marac)

Special Guests
René Marie (vocals)
Brandon Rose (vocals)
DJ Logic (turntables)

Tracklist:
1-1. Etienne Charles - Old School (06:03)
1-2. Etienne Charles, Brandon Rose - Poison (06:40)
1-3. Etienne Charles - Think Twice (06:33)
1-4. Etienne Charles, René Marie - I Wanna Be Evil (03:43)
1-5. Etienne Charles - Holy City (09:10)
1-6. Etienne Charles - Ten To One Is Murder (05:26)
1-7. Etienne Charles, René Marie - Centerpiece (07:55)
1-8. Etienne Charles - Douens (05:10)
1-9. Etienne Charles - A Shade of Jade (05:57)
1-10. Etienne Charles, René Marie - Colorado River Song (04:38)
1-11. Etienne Charles - Stompin At The Savoy (04:41)
1-12. Etienne Charles, René Marie - Take My Breath Away (06:27)
1-13. Etienne Charles - Night Train (06:06)