Steelin' Jazz Steel Drum Band from Oak Park, IL
Will travel up to 100 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 25 Reviews
- 51 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2005
- 1 Award or Badge
- Starting at $675 per event
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"LIVE MUSIC IS BEST" Enjoy Steelin' Jazz led by the world acclaimed steeldrum artist from Trinidad, Lightning George. Hear why they say his steeldrum (pan) sounds like a piano as he plays with 3 sticks and 2 steelpans. Lightning performs as a soloist, duo, trio, quartet or even a big band. His musicians are top notch and present the highest quality of musical performance delighting audiences of all ages. They have performed at festivals in Chicago, St. Louis, Athens, Montreal and Trinidad, and many clubs and private events. They have received rave reviews calling them brilliant, magical and extraordinaire. They have performed with calypso greats, jazz greats and also Bonnie Raite. 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. Their music is vibrant and joyful, never programmed or plastic. Experience their wonderful 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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Review by Lisa P.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on September 8, 2014•From Hinsdale, IL
The band was wonderful. It was an outdoor event, and the band created the perfect atmosphere with their music. I would definitely hire this band again.
Review by Sean L.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 2, 2011•From Chicago, IL
We had a barbecue wedding and the band just elevated the event to a classy caribbean affair! They took requests and were sensitive to the mood of the crowd. They were low key through dinner and then got a bit more revved up for dancing later on.I would trust them at a wedding and definitely recommend them for any affair.
Review by Jennifer B.
Community Event•Reviewed on January 23, 2011•From Glenview, IL
Excellent introduction to the origins of steel drums and history of the Trinidad by Cathy George. Thoughtful and talented performance by Clyde "Lightning" George. Large, engaged crowd for the performance. Very professional and easy to work with--responsive to all emails and logistics.
My only recommendation is that Clyde is very soft spoken and he should always have a microphone at his solo performances and a few more recognizable (popular) calypso standards should be "woven" into the performance.
That being said, i still rate the performance as an overall "5," just constructive suggestions for the Georges in a library venue.
Thank you,
Jennifer
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- 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
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Upcoming Events
No upcoming eventsPast Events
September 6, 2014 • Fundraiser
September 10, 2011 • Cocktail Party
August 20, 2011 • Birthday Party (Adult)
August 7, 2011 • Church Service
July 30, 2011 • Wedding Ceremony
July 30, 2011 • Private Event
July 30, 2011 • Private Event
July 26, 2011 • Museum of Contemporary Art
May 22, 2011 • Wedding Ceremony
May 19, 2011 • Corporate Function
January 16, 2011 • Community Event
November 20, 2010 • Retirement Party
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