On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, Professor Liam Teague of Trinidad and Tobago displayed a masterful pan performance in a NIU Faculty Steel Pan Recital. He was immaculately dressed. His chrome pan shone as if it was a mirror. The sound of his pan induced the taste of honey . He played the standardized cycle of fifth treble pan. He opened the recital with percussive strokes on the side of the pan. Then the professor dazzled the listening audiences with lightning runs and stalk virtuosic glissandos. Later in the recital, professor Teague was well supported by cello, violins, viola, harp, piano, and percussion. Professor Teague Faculty Steel Pan recital was a precursor to pan playing in the twenty-second century.
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Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc, update. We've received our Articles of Incorporation and EIN. Our directors have been installed and are dedicated towards leading the Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc. into the future.
These directors bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table and we are confident they will help guide our organization to new heights.
Stay tuned for upcoming events scheduled for Feb 18th at the Corkscrew Winery & Brewery downtown Ocala and April 30th for International Jazz, Art & Blues Fest Ocala, downtown Ocala FL.
Our website that's being built is www.ocalasteelorchestra.org
In the meantime: sign up to learn how to play the steel pan instrument FREE by emailing us your name, number & age to oso@ocalasteelorchestra.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE1bv3kI0x4
Quadrophonic Sound Systems now available for hire at a musician price for all Brooklyn Steel Orchestras. We specialize in LIVE MIXING for Steel Bands and also Brass/ Soca Bands.
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"Swing Swing Blues" is an original composition written by Sean Thomas and played on double seconds steel pans. It serves as the first steelpan podcast intro on the Ocala Arts & Entertainment Podcast, which was founded and is hosted by Sean Thomas himself. The recording also features the talented bassist Brandi Disterheft and Lawrence Leathers on drums. With its unique sound, the composition showcases Sean's exceptional skills and creativity as a steelpan musician. This intro adds a touch of Caribbean flavor to the Ocala Arts & Entertainment Podcast, making it an exciting and diverse platform. Click on the link below to Swing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjYTXlMWRHw
© 2018 Sean Thomas. All rights reserved
"Back then Ivan Williams used to be the 'Doc's bodyguard; so it was about eight of them there, plus his daughter Erica. That one Calypso caused a controversy. That is one of the things I will remember throughout my career as well. Back then it was tension in the air. I said to myself, "Look what a Calypso could cause nah boy." Ivan Williams came and he told me that I could sing the song. I sang the song and the crowd went wild. They came for that." VALENTINO. (NOT ME.)
#GETTOKNOW YOURFRIGGINHISTORY #IDEBATEONLYMYEQUALS
George D. Goddard, B.A.
I lost my sister this year, around the time when it would have been Carnival and there was instead "A Taste of Carnival". I'm still processing the loss but wanted to share this as it speaks of a big part of her and of me-our love for pan.I think anyone who reads this shares that love. Do enjoy and respect the copyright!
12th POEM FOR LISA
There was no Carnival this year
A blessing for me a curse for others
Carnival was your time
You loved the music, the colour, the shedding of identity
The happy abandonment of routine daily life
The music that stayed in your ears for days after the season had ended.
You left and once you returned
To nest in the land where you cracked the egg of life
You visited the panyards every year
Like one of the faithful on a pilgrimage
You reveled in every note, every repetition of the song played
Your delight was visible, palpable, contagious…
I shared that love with you as children, adolescents, women
That excitement and wonder
At the miracle of pan and steelband
And I made my own pilgrimage when I could.
On the last real Carnival two years ago
We met in a panyard, danced and continued our separate pilgrimages
And on the big night in the big yard
I, in the audience looked for you among the crowds
Pushing pan onto the stage
In an orderly chaos
I saw you helping the pans of our band to get there
To settle and begin to dazzle
That was your joy- the track, pushing pan onto the stage
One of so many who needed to do that
Like a mother rooting for her beloved child
My joy was the track, then the stands to listen and cheer.
To have a Carnival this year while you slowly expired
Would have been painful, unbearable, unthinkable for me
So I thank the stars for sparing me this year
Next year I will cope and dance one for you.
©Denise Haynes
March 22 2022
Is there a carnival in or near your city or town?
Join the Pan Jazz Community and get ready for the first "Pan Jazz for Beginners" video to learn how to play America's cultural music-jazz . Click on the link below for further details:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdiPvO6AsTs&t=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdiPvO6AsTs&t=1s
Greetings my PAN JAZZ COMMUNITY,
Here are the key takeaways from this lesson2:
1. Practice the C Major scale from the Tonic-7th and 7th-Tonic starting on beat 2
2. Pay attention to the different feel between triplet rhythms and eighth/sixteenth notes
3. Finally, pay attention to the application of the C Major scale to triplets and eighth/sixteenth notes.
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Thank you for your attention, and happy practicing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-GQ2z2QNFs
Island Jazz Chat is a Jazz in the Islands podcast featuring conversations with Caribbean jazz and panjazz musicians based in the islands and the diaspora. For more, click here.
Andy Narell, globe-trotting and pioneering steelpan jazz musician, composer and arranger chats about his beginnings in the world of steelpan in the 1960s, and the evolution of the sound that he is leading in the 2020s with a new sample library of steelpan instruments created by the legendary master tuner Ellie Mannette. And everything in between. From the West Coast of America to Trinidad to South Africa, to the French Antilles and Japan, the Narell sound and music is a standard for many on how the business of steelpan jazz performance and recording operates. Caribbean and Latin American rhythms, African pulses, post bop references all colour his music, and with a prolific output of recordings, steelpan jazz is part of the global jazz conversation. Wed, 21 Sep 2022
- Programme Date: 21 September 2022
- Programme Length: 01:31:10
If you can't see the embedded podcast player, click here for the podcast.
Greetings my PAN JAZZ COMMUNITY, Here are the key takeaways from this lesson 3:
1. Practice the C Major scale from the Tonic-7th and 7th-Tonic starting on beat 3
2. Pay attention to the different feel between triplet rhythms and eighth/sixteenth notes
3. Finally, pay attention to the application of the C Major scale to triplets and eighth/sixteenth notes.
Like & share our Facebook page: Facebook.com/panjazzcommunity
Thank you for your attention, and happy practicing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwEs5-gPa1Y
Greetings my PAN JAZZ COMMUNITY, I would like to share with you the key takeaways from this lesson. The lesson covers essential techniques for practicing the C Major scale and developing your skills in feeling triplet rhythms and eighth/sixteenth notes etc. Here are the key takeaways from the lesson:
1. You will learn how to practice the C Major scale from the Tonic-7th and 7th-Tonic. Practicing scales in this way helps to reinforce your understanding of the notes and improve your technique when playing melodies and improvising.
2. You will also learn how to feel triplet rhythms and eighth/sixteenth notes. This skill is critical when playing music with complex rhythmic patterns, and it can help you play with greater accuracy and precision.
3. Finally, you will learn how to apply the C Major scale to triplets and eighth/sixteenth notes. This will allow you to incorporate these rhythms into your playing and develop your improvisational skills.
Visit the Pan Jazz Community Facebook page for the audio file to use as a metronome guide to help you master these techniques and improve your playing.
Thank you for your attention, and happy practicing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybCaf2pn4tg
Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc, update on our first meeting. We successfully elected a group of dedicated and talented directors who will be leading the Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc. into the future. These directors bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table and we are confident they will help guide our organization to new heights.
Stay tuned for upcoming events scheduled for Feb 18th at the Corkscrew Winery & Brewery downtown Ocala and April 30th for International Jazz, Art & Blues Fest Ocala, downtown Ocala FL.
Our website that's being built is www.ocalasteelorchestra.org.
n the meantime: sign up to learn how to play the steel pan instrument FREE by emailing us your name, number & age to oso@ocalasteelorchestra.org
We've received our solicitation confirmation letter from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. REGISTRATION#: CH71147.
Up next - 501(c)(3) status and onboarding of directors. Stay tuned for our upcoming fundraiser event scheduled for April 30th for International Jazz, Art & Blues Fest Ocala, Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, downtown Ocala FL.
Our website that's being built is www.ocalasteelorchestra.org In the meantime: sign up to learn how to play the steel pan instrument FREE by emailing us your name, number & age to oso@ocalasteelorchestra.org
Check out the promo vid here:
Stay in the know with Ocala Steel Orchestra 501(c)(3):
OSO receives steelpan instruments on the eve of Nov 5th as Ocala's OSO gears up for its exciting new musical venture.
Click link below for the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVFpBXvwvM
Get ready to experience the history and evolution of the steel pan instrument at our workshop on July 8th, 2023 at 2:30 PM!
This is a FREE event. However, we appreciate your continued support in making a donation at your discretion by acquiring your ticket here: https://steelpanevolutionworkshop.eventbrite.com
Join us for an exciting and informative experience at the Steel Pan Evolution Workshop, conducted by Sean Thomas and presented by the Ocala Steel Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) organization, in pARTnership with Marion Cultural Alliance, at Brick City Center for the Arts…”at Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471. The workshop will take place on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, at 2:30 pm. Tickets for this event will be on sale from Monday, June 19th, on Eventbrite. The event is FREE, but you can make a donation to the Ocala Steel Orchestra at your choice for a ticket. Thank you in advance for your contribution and support.
During this workshop, participants can expect to dive deep into the rich history and evolution of the steel pan instrument ranging from the pots and pans, tamboo bamboo, biscuit cans, sticks/mallets to the pioneers. Sean Thomas, a renowned expert in the field, will guide attendees through the captivating story of how the steel pan originated in Trinidad and Tobago and evolved into the incredible musical instrument it is today.
Through engaging discussions, demonstrations, and interactive sessions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the steel pan's cultural significance, its technical aspects, and the various playing techniques employed. Whether you are a seasoned musician or simply an avid music enthusiast, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the captivating world of steel pan music.
In addition to the educational aspect, attendees will also have the chance to experience the enchanting sounds of the steel pan firsthand.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be a part of the Steel Pan Evolution Workshop. Expand your musical horizons, deepen your appreciation for the steel pan, and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Caribbean music.
Co-host: Marion Cultural Alliance - capacity: 50 guests - venue: Brick City Center for the Arts - gallery hours for that day: 11am – 5pm
Stay in the know with Ocala Steel Orchestra 501(c)(3) organization
Read the full article here: https://www.ocalagazette.com/drumming-up-support/
