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STEEL DRUM MUSICIAN / SOLO PERFORMER


Daryl Williams  is a recognized steel pan musician in the Toronto area.  He was born in Toronto Ont. from a musical family that immigrated from Antigua / Barbuda in the 1950's and has been involved with music since the 1960's.  By the early '70's he became the head chorister at St.Thomas Anglican Church.  During this period, he received professional training in voice, piano and the Church organ under the instructions of Dr. Walter McNutt.  During his high school years, attending Jarvis Collegiate Institute, he achieved success as a senior member of the string orchestra where he played and studied the violin cello.  He was also a tenor  in the school choir.

 Daryl Williams received training in the fundamentals and rudiments of the single tenor pan under the instructions
 of members of the legendary Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra in Antigua / Barbuda.  He was a student of the Treble Clef Music School and learned to play the Double Tenor (a rare set of steel drums and known for being very difficult to master).  In 2005 he became an important member of the nationally popular Pan Fantasy Steel band which has consistently won 4 “Pan Alive” competitions in the last 4 years.  Daryl soon joined the stage side later that year performing at weddings, and special functions.  His solo career began at the Harlem Restaurant / Jazz Bar in Toronto, Ont. under the direction of Carolyn T. playing a “rusty old “ tenor pan and playing alongside with the house band, accompanying vocalists coming on/off stage.  The gig was well received and the positive feedback he received from a relative of Jazz legend Duke Ellington present at the time encouraged him to move forward and continue his step as a solo artist..  The following is a list of his performances as a soloist / accompanist, and as a member of Pan Fantasy Steel band.



STEELPAN PERFORMER / SOLOIST                                       
Individual Performer,  Toronto
? Performed at special functions and with other performing artists which included:

1. Canadian National Exhibition with Hameed Shaq
2. Malvern Christian Assembly with Wendy Jones
3. Revival Times with Wendy Jones and Mark Mosca
4. World Steelband Music Festival at Madison Square Gardens in New York City
5. Pickering Christmas display of lights on Ilona Park Drive with Rudy Joseph
6. Bridal Show in Ajax with Rudy Joseph
7. Christmas function at St. Mathews Cathedral with Ben McDonald
8. Wychwood Barnes family function with Ken Lewis
9. Pearson  International Airport for March Break travelers with David's Tea promoters
10. Fashion show featuring Mia J's fashion wear and GWT Feri designs.
11. CIBC celebration of Black History month.
12. Opened for the annual 2014 Parang Show at the Armenian Hall, North York, Toronto
13. The Avenue Restaurant at Bellamy and Ellesmere.
14. Assembly Hall Open House tour.
15. St. Catherines/Niagara Falls Region “Jump Up” music Festival at Market Square
16. The Bay Department Store inside the Pickering Town Center.
 

Daryl Williams plays a wide variety of music that is appealing to young and old; “I love music, in general.  Music is music, and is great.  The list is endless and is world wide.  The world has so much to offer!”


Man of Steel is a very personable, professional and talented musician. He was a wonderful addition to our event. 

Man of Steel was wonderful to work with.  He helped to create a memorable experience for the virtual school assembly and did a great job to set up this event for success.  I recommend him highly!

Iron Love

Steel Drum

Did exactly what I expected and planned with him. Can't wait to use him again for my next event:)

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