The New York Times calls Charles an auteur who is "one of [jazz's] more ambitious soloists and composers," JazzTimes applauds him as a "daring improviser" and DownBeat celebrates his tone as "melodically captivating" and "rhythmically agile" that makes his music "immediately pleasing."
The Trinidadian born, Juilliard Jazz grad Etienne Charles’s
stellar musicianship and infectious showmanship sets him apart. And his new
album, Creole Soul, a captivating journey of new jazz expression,
buoyantly taps into myriad styles rooted in his Afro-Caribbean background. He
plumbs the musical depths of the islands, from calypso to Haitian sacred music.
Also in the jazz amalgam mix are rock steady, reggae, belair, kongo and rock as
well as the influence of Motown and R&B music Charles listened to on his
parents' record player when he was growing up.
Here’s what composer and pianist Monty Alexander says about
Etienne: “An amazing Trumpet player, and Steel Drum player, and Cuatro
player... a young Trinidadian who has held onto his heritage.”
Etienne Charles, trumpet
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Kris Bowers, piano
Michael
Olatuja, bass
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& 9:30 pm
Tickets: $15 in
advance/$20 at door
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A beautifully intimate
room, Alvin & Friends Roscoe's Room is the perfect ambiance to experience
exceptional musicians.
Alvin & Friends, Zagat rated 26 for food, 26 for décor
and 26 for service, and named by Westchester Magazine as one of the “Best of
Westchester” for 2013 – offers a menu influenced by Southern and Caribbean
flavors in a sophisticated space, both elegant and comfortable.