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Codringtons take crown at Pan Jazz challenge

Posted by Pan Times on October 30, 2011 at 6:54am in News

Published by: The Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Codrington Pan Family has won The First Citizens International Steelpan Jazz Challenge, taking home the first prize of $50,000. The other six finalists—Starlift, Couva Joylanders, Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille, Redemption Sound Setters, Renegades, and Exodus—each received $20,000. Held at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s, on Friday, the Codrington Pan Family edged out former Panorama champs Exodus and Renegades, who placed third and second, respectively, in the finals.

....Playing Austin Lyons’ Ethel and Andre Tanker’s Forward Home, arranged by Keisha and Khari Codrington, the eight-member band got a standing ovation from the small crowd for playing a variety of conventional instruments.

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Lyndon Zoro November 3, 2011 at 8:55am

congrats to you Khari and your wonderful family, i remember when it was just the two of you. just so you know this is Lyndon from St Augustine, looking forward to listening to your band in person.
Susan James October 31, 2011 at 4:33pm

Hey Cary and family all the best.
Khari Codrington October 31, 2011 at 11:55am

The Codrington Family would like to extend special thanks and greetings to everyone who conveyed their heartfelt sentiments and support us throughout all of our endeavors. This support keeps us going and indeed gives us motivation to do more and more great things with the steelpan and with music on the whole. Best regards from the family.
ed cee October 30, 2011 at 7:30pm

warmest congrats to Cary and his family.. he had the gall to stand on Frederick street with his kids and play the instrument years ago...today his determination is paying dividends for him and his family..I am very very happy for you sir and wish you all the best in the future.You have arrived!
- Khari Codrington > ed cee October 31, 2011 at 12:19pm
  
  Thank you 'Steelpan Edc'. We were persecuted by many during those days on Frederick Street but look where it has lead us. Thanks for the well wishes and we wish all the best to you as well.
  
  Codrington Family
- Patrick F Joseph > ed cee October 30, 2011 at 10:26pm
  
  Well done Cary! We are proud of your Family. Congratulations from the Rhapsody Next Generation Family. We know it took alot of dedication to achieve this success...........P J
  - Khari Codrington > Patrick F Joseph October 31, 2011 at 12:23pm
    
    Special Thanks to the Rhapsody Next Generation Family. You guys contributed to our victory by allowing us to borrow two of your clip on microphones. It was greatly appreciated.
    
    Codrington Family.
Ian Franklin October 30, 2011 at 2:34pm

Congratulations to The Codrington Pan Family on their victory at the Jazz Challenge. It seems that any Codrington Victory is history making. In 2004, Ms. Keisha Codrington became the youngest pannist to win the Soloist Category at Pan Is Beautiful. Keisha was all but TEN. They also won the Quartet Gategory, which was another milestone, since all the pannists were related. And now winning the first ever Jazz Challenge Competition. KUDOS! KUDOS! KUDOS!
- Khari Codrington > Ian Franklin October 31, 2011 at 12:15pm
  
  Thank you Ian. It warms out heart that you see it this way. We hope for the day where we can be recognized worldwide and be an inspiration to families throughout the world. Thank you for your support.
  
  Codrington Family
BEDE LOPEZ October 30, 2011 at 12:16pm

congrats to the Codrington family