Jason Roseman & Tropical Gems

• Steve - Guitar
• Jason - Steel Drums/ Vocals
• Fred - Guitar/Vocals
• Mat - Drums/ Percussion
• Tony - Bass/Vocals
• Dave - Keys
• Louis - Guitar

Listen to our sound clips and view our video. Need authentic Trinidadian and Caribbean music? Latin, jazz, contemporary, and light classical music, too? We play all of the above and would be delighted to perform at your special occasion, indoors or out; we`re always early and professional. Our steel drummer (Jason Roseman) is a master performer and builder of steel drums, with more than 30 years steel drumming experience which includes performing on Cunard and Regal Cruise Lines, to name a few. Jason Roseman and Tropical Gems consists of steel drums, Keyboard, acoustic/electric guitar, acoustic/electric Bass, acoustic drummer and assorted percussion instruments;we will do vocals if requested.

Jason also performes on steel drums as a soloist with or without sequenced backing tracks. Armed with his Macintosh G4 Power Book with Super drive, his musical accompaniment is loader and ready for your special event. If you are in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut, excellent Steel Drum music is now minutes away. Jason Roseman and Tropical Gems are considered Southern New England's finest entertainment with Steel Drums!

Thanks for your consideration.

Jason

P.S. This site has an auto add feature so that your request can be sent to several artists, some of very poor steel drumming quality. If our band or soloist is what you require for your event please unclick/undo the auto add option at the bottom of your gig request page.

• Nora - Lord Kitchener
• The Hammer - David Rudder
• On Broadway - George Benson
• Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
• Imagine - John Lennon
• Jammin' - Bob Marley
• Caravan - Duke Ellington
• The Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Spanish Eyes - Singleton/ Snyder/ Kempfert
• Hot Hot Hot - Arrow
• Guantanamera - Hector Angulo/Jose Marti
• Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Red Wine - Neil Diamond
• Yesterday - Paul McCartney
• Under The Boardwalk - Artie Resnick/Kenny Young
• Cabaret - Fred Ebb/John Kander
• Copacabana (At the Copa) - Jack Feldman/ Barry Manilow
• Ethel - Blue Boy
• Pan Rising - Len
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - EH Harburg / Harold Arlen
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Stir it Up - Bob Marley
• One Love - Bob Marley
• Wild World - C. Stephens
• Sugar Bum Bum - The Grand Master
• Fever - The Grand Master
• Always on my mind - Kenny Rogers
• La Isla Bonita - Madonna
• Dayoh - Belafonte
• Dancing Queen - Abba
• I can see Clearly - Jimmy Clif
• Spanish Harlem
• Cocomo - Beach Boys
• Arima - Kitch
• Late in the Evening - Paul Simon
• Jamaica Farewell - Traditional
• Carnival Baby
• Donkey
• Is this Love - Marley
• One note Samba
• Fly me to the Moon
• I shot the Sheriff - Marley
• Thre Birds - Marley
• Wounderful World - Louis Armstrong
• Autumn Leaves
• Black Orphus
• Hey Jude - Beatles
• Stranger
• Sonny
• Blue Bossa
• No Woman no Cry - Marley
• Just the way you are
• Georgia
• The Sign
• Walk a Mile
• Mr. Walker - Mighty Sparrow
• Geh Meh de Ting - Kitch
• Sugar Bum Bum - Kitch
• St. Thomas - S. Rollins
• Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• The Girl from Imanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• One Drop - Marley
• Waiting in Vain - Marley
• Natural Mystic - Marley
• Double Second Prelude - Jason Roseman
• On My Last Visit - Jason Roseman
• Caribbean Connection - Merchant
• Simmer Dwon - Marley
• Stay Together - Al Green

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• We hired Jason to perform at our annual event with "An Island Adventure" theme. He was the perfect addition to our day. With over 500 guests in attendance, Jason's steel drumming provided entertainment and serenity to a crowd that included many adults with developmental disabilites. I especially liked that he allowed curious onlookers (children and adults) the chance to try out his drum! Jason was also very accomodating, having to work around an awards ceremony and sweepstakes drawing. I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a steel drummer. -- Ginger C, Pembroke, MA, 6/11/2006
• Jason Roseman and the Tropical Gems performed at my daughter's wedding in Newport on Friday, May 19, 2006. We had such a good time! I found Jason and the band members to be highly professional and extremely talented. More than that, their presence was a wonderful addition to our party. My friends have been calling all weekend to tell me what a wonderful time they had and how much they enjoyed the music! We danced all night. -- Diane K, Newport, RI, 5/19/2006
• Jason was able to take my ideas for my wedding & reception and make them reality. He and his band worked with my wedding planner and was able to iron out any issues about the event making it better than I could have imagined. My guests were all very impressed and enjoyed themselves emensely. The kids also loved him and his band. THANK YOU! -- Todd R, Boston, MA, 9/24/2005
• I can't say enough about Jason Roseman, He was Phenomenal! We hired Jason (accompanied by a guitarist) to play during the coctail hour of our Carribbean themed post-wedding reception. That day was a bit stressful for me, I was doing most of the decorating and unfortunately I was running behind. So much so, that I arrived 40 mins late to my own cocktail hour. To top it off, the chef told us that dinner was also running a 1/2 hour late. I aked my husband to see is Jason could stay a little longer then originally planned. As it turned out my husband never had to ask. Jason sensed that there was a bit of a delay and just kept on playing until our dinner was ready. He is a true profesional. I have to say it was the most enjoyable time of the night for me. It brought me back to Jamaica, where my Husband and I were married. Jason was a huge hit, Everyone loved them! Absolutely loved them!!!! I can't wait to have another event where I can hire Jason and all of his Tropical Gems. Thank You Again :) The Muscarella's Uncasville, CT -- Sheri C, Mystic, CT, 7/24/2004
• We just got married at the Popponessett Inn on Cape Cod, on 4-22-06. WE hired just Jason Roseman solo to play- and he far exceeded our expectations! He was extremely accomodating. He played for longer than a typical set in order to accomodate our dinner times, and coordinating with the DJ. In addition, he was always accessible for questions through e-mail, and was pleasant to deal with. I can't say enough about his performance. He really helped us capture the ambiance we were going for, and he played La Isla Bonita- my favorite Madonna song. The song choices were a perfect mix for the crowd, and the venue! We'd like to have another party- just to have him play! Thanks so much Jason for making our wedding so special!! -- Nicole A, Mashpee, MA, 4/22/2006

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