The 1990's saw the birth of the Jamma Caribbean Jazz Band. Using the steelpan as a lead instrument, mixed with the sounds of double bass, piano and saxaphones giving a new flavour to UK's Jazz festivals. I would regularly perform at clubs like Ronnie Scotts, The Jazz Cafe, The Cork Jazz festival, performing with some of the greats such as Courtney Pine, Richard Bailey, Wayne Batchelor, to name a few, that brought my performances to another level.
Pan In Flight, Jamma and Friends Albums are great demonstrations of some of my compositions played by great international musicians. Performing in many different countries like Trinidad, Japan, many places in Europe and the UK really helped to bring the great wonderful sounds of the pan to wider audience.
Other songs like Bumcy Party, Dancing, have proved to be real party hits. Bumcy party DVD is currently shown on Sky TV, Actv channel. Other albums like Cool Evenings, Relaxing Nights 1 & 2 + Reggae Pan Chirstmas in fact all the albums have satisfied many people all over the world.
The Birmingham School of pan (BSP) came about due to the demand by youngsters in the community wanting to play the instrurment. Jamani, my son who was 7 at the time, had been learning to play and has been performing on the pan for some time. Jamani is an excellent player, he is loved by everyone who sees him perform, watch this space for more on Jamani the young Pan wizard. When he would be out playing or practicing in the garden at home all his friends would come round and want to play.
Next step was to hire a studio, get instruments and start teaching. This proved to be very successful with the youngsters performing on TV, Radio Stations including the BBC Web site, News papers, the BSP has also performed for Sir Viv Richards, Brian Lara, performed at the Notting Hill Carnival, The Birmingham Carnival, The NEC, Symphony Hall and many more venues.
BSP are actively performing and are continually taking on new members and turning them in to performers. Click on the web link below for updated information.
Mom’s Songs Reggae Pan Gospel CD by The Mighty Jamma.
Mom’s Songs Special Gift for Mother’s Day
Hearts Aglow Records is proud to present Moms Songs in conjunction with Woman’s month; the album is also timeless gift for any mother on Mother’s Day
Reggae Pan Gospel is a selection of songs many of us can relate to, growing up and hearing our mothers singing these songs around the house or at Sunday School etc.
The album is available in the shops limited addition. Or people can order direct on 07799442277 or to order on line & hear sound samples visit www.jammasteelpan.net.
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