Codringtons take crown at Pan Jazz challenge

[Pan Times]

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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[Ms. Jacqueline Sealey]

What can I say! Having experienced at first-hand the excellence of this family steelband, ever since all the children were no more than knee-high-to-a-grass-hopper, their success proves my point that they are a real force to be reckoned with!!! Keisha was outstanding at age 7/8, and has gone on to do great things. But one must NOT detract from the way in which this family unit excels! What a vocation to be blessed with. CONGRATULATIONS, guys! From one of your greatest supporters...

[Khari Codrington]

Indeed you are Jacqueline. We appreciate these sincere comments, it's truly a joy to read.

Codrington Family

[brian henderson]

Congrats, Cary and family......Well Done!

[Khari Codrington]

Thank you Brian, means alot.

Codrington Family

[Pan Times]

Congratulations to the Codrington Pan Family from When Steel Talks

[Khari Codrington]

Must express special thanks to When Steel Talks for posting this article and for continuing to be the top website in promoting steelpan news Worldwide.

Codrington Family

[Peter Gray]

I agree with Jacqueline ... years ago, I saw the family perform at UTT (O'meara campus) graduation accompanied by Boogsie, and it was clear they have something highly musical to say with pan.  Congrats especially to the father/leader of the group.

Peter

 

[T. Andre Villaruel]

Congratulations. I first saw this family perform at a NIB function and was immediately impressed. They have truly embraced the national instrument in a way that speaks volumes. May this family continue to bond and grow, but more than that, be a shining example to the pan fraternity and by extension the whole world.

[Khari Codrington]

Thank you for your well wishes T. Andre. It's a joy to know of the impact we have on people who hear and see us perform. We will continue to do great things to take the steelpan further.

Codrington Family

[Khari Codrington]

Thank you Peter and yes we have a picture taken with Boogsie from that graduation in our living room.

Codrington Family

[BEDE LOPEZ]

congrats  to the Codrington family

[Khari Codrington]

Thank you Bede.

Codrington Family