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LOCATION:
Oak Park,
Illinois
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Oak Park, IL.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Chicago, Forest Park, Berwyn, Cicero, Hines, River Forest, Carol Stream, Maywood, Riverside, Brookfield, Bellwood, Lyons, Melrose Park, River Grove, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Westchester, Berkeley, Franklin Park, Hillside, Hinsdale, Norridge, North Lake, Schiller Park, Summit Argo, Bedford Park, La Grange, Western Springs, Burbank, Bridgeview.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Steel Drum Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Live Band, Steel Drum
GENRE:
Beach Music, Caribbean, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, Salsa, Ska, Swing, World Music
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, 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, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1989
PAY RANGE:
$800-$3600 per event
INFLUENCES:
Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Bob Marley, Lord Kitchener, the Mighty Sparrow, Willie Pickens, Clark Terry, Ira Sullivan, Calypso Rose, Jimmy Cliff, Andre Tanker
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DESCRIPTION:
“LIVE MUSIC IS BEST” Enjoy Steelin’ Jazz led by the acclaimed steeldrum player from Trinidad, Clyde Lightning George. Hear why they say his steeldrum (pan) sounds like a piano being played.
Lightning is joined by 3 of Chicago's finest musicians.
They present the highest quality of musical performance delighting
audiences of all ages. Steelin’ Jazz most often performs as a quartet with the virtuoso jazz guitarist/pianist, Rob Block; on bass the bounce from Barbados, Belfield Small and drummer, Aras Biskis, . They have performed at the Taste of Chicago, numerous yacht clubs, Caribbean festivals in Chicago, St. Louis and Trinidad, the International Festival of Life, Pan Jazz in d'yard, The Trinidad Hilton, Queen’s Hall in Trinidad and many clubs and private events both in Trinidad and the Midwest. They have received rave reviews in both countries calling them brilliant, magical and extraordinaire. They have performed with calypso greats such as the Calypso King of the World, the Mighty Sparrow, Calypso Rose, the Original Defosto Himself as well as great jazz icons.. They have recorded 4 CDs Their repertoire is vast and includes all standard jazz tunes as well as reggae, calypso, latin, swing, pop and bossa nova. To list their repertoire would take too many pages. If they’ve heard the tune, they can play the tune. They are top class musicians. Experience their delightful sound, the perfect blend of island heat and cool jazz.
We look forward to working with you to bring great live music to your special occasion.
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Belfield Small - Bass
Clyde LIghtning George - double tenor pans
Rob Block - guitar/keyboards
Aras Biskis - drums
SONG LIST:
In a Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
Sugar bum bum - Lord Kitchener
Sir Bertie - King Crazy
Backyard Party
- Lord Kitchener
The Bull - Lord Kitchener
Pan in A Minor - Lord Kitchener
Fire Fire - Calypso Rose
Progress - Winsford Devines
Pan Birthday - Lord Kitchener
Old lady walk a mile & a half - Lord Kitchener
My Pussin - Lord Kichener
Perdido - Ervine Drake
Clear De Way - Melanie
Mosquito - King Crazy
softly, as in a morning sunrise - Hammerstein
Nigh in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
Round Midnight - Thelonius Monk
Take the A Train - Billy Strayhorn
the Lion Sleeps tonight
- Miriam makeba
Who let the dogs out
- Anslem Douglas
Kokiyoko - Lord Blakie
I shot the Sheriff
- Bob Marley
No Woman No cry - Bob Marley
Trini to d bone - David Rudder
High Mas - David Rudder
Scrapple from the Apple
- Charlie Parker
Blue Monk - Thelonius Monk
Pan is Mine
- Colin Lucas
Jordu - Duke Jordan
Song for my Father
- Horace Silver
don't get around much anymore - Duke Ellington
Yesterdays - Jerome Kern
Mr. PC - John Coltrane
Scrapple from the Apple
- Charlie Parker
Girl from Ipanema - A. Carlos Jobim
The Power of Music - Lord Kitchener
Day O - Lord Burgess
island in the Sun - Lord Burgess
Jamaica Farewell - Lord Burgess
Pan In Harmony - Lord Kitchener
in d Bamboo - Lord Kitchener
Oldl Time Calypso - Medley
Love in the Cemeter - Lord Kitchener
One Love - The Mighty Shadow
One Love - Bob Marley
Yellow Bird - traditional
All the things you are - hammerstein/Kerr
All of Me - Simone/Marks
All of You - Cole Porter
Chega de Saudade - Carlos Jobim
El Cumbanchero - Raphael Hernandez
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Epistrophy - Thelonius Monk
Never Ever Worry - Lord Pretender
Green Dolphin Street - Kaper/Washington
Groovin' High - Dizzy Gillespie
Johnny too Bad - Bob Marley
Peace - Clyde Lightning George
Nice Feelings - Clyde Lightning Geoge
Party Party party - Brian Ohern
What is this thing called love - Cole Porter
Hot, Hot, Hot - Arrow
Jean and Dinah - the Mighty Sparrow
etc,etc
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
They are absolutely amazing. I was a little hesitant ordering a "band" online - but I ended up extremely impressed. I want to have a party every year just to have them perform - it was perfect and I highly recommend them. I can't wait to see them again!!! Thank you!!
--Jelena D.
Plainfield, IL
7/29/2006
Steelin" Jazz is a fabulous Steel Band which plays Carribean music but also many jazz standards in their distinctive, joyful style. We had them for an intimate gathering of friends at an afternoon barbecue and our next door neighbors loved them as much as we did, opening up all their windows to better hear them. The band's music was not too loud so that people could still chat with one another. They made the occasion a very special event. Our next door neighbors asked for their card since they want to have them for a party of theirs.
--William R H.
Winnetka, IL
5/20/2006
Stellin' Jazz made our event something it would have never been without them! They are top notch musicians, show the highest level of professionalism, and gave our wedding a soundtrack which we will never forget. If ever we needed to hire another band we would re-hire Steelin' Jazz in a heartbeat. Thank you so much!
--Jennifer H.
Belgium, WI
10/7/2005
The band was excellent. They sounded great, accomodated requests, took very few breaks, interacted with our guests and were a delight. I would not hesitate to hire them again.
--Roseanne A.
Dexter, MI
8/20/2005
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
1:00PM - Little Brothers- Friends Of The Elderly
Chicago, IL
Saturday, August 09, 2008
7:00PM - Home -28w250 Cantigny Dr
Winfield, IL
Sunday, August 10, 2008
2:30PM - Tom & Kathy's Friends & Family Picnic
Wheaton, IL
PAST APPEARANCES:
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
5:30PM - Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago, IL
Saturday, July 05, 2008
5:00PM - My House
Naperville, IL
Saturday, June 21, 2008
6:00PM - My Backyard/lake Front
Springfield, IL
Client Feedback
Friday, November 16, 2007
7:30PM - La Dolce Vita
Gary, IN
Monday, October 01, 2007
7:30PM - Hyaat Regency Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL
Saturday, September 01, 2007
4:00PM - 13101 Blue Heron Cove
Plainfield, IL
Client Feedback
Sunday, August 12, 2007
1:00PM - Sacred Heart Church
Palos Hills, IL
Saturday, August 11, 2007
1:00PM - Hammel Woods
Joliet, IL
Saturday, August 04, 2007
2:00PM - Racine Yacht Club
Racine, WI
Client Feedback
Saturday, July 21, 2007
8:00PM - Lincolnshire Fields Country Club
Champaign, IL
Saturday, July 07, 2007
3:00PM - 10143 Cherrywood Ln.
Munster, IN
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Please note, in addition to Oak Park, Steelin' Jazz also serves the surrounding towns of Chicago, Forest Park, Berwyn, Cicero, Hines, River Forest, Carol Stream, Maywood, Riverside, Brookfield, Bellwood, Lyons, Melrose Park, River Grove, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Westchester, Berkeley, Franklin Park, Hillside, Hinsdale, Norridge, North Lake, Schiller Park, Summit Argo, Bedford Park, La Grange, Western Springs, Burbank, Bridgeview and many other locations in and around the Oak Park area.
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