Description
Testimonials
"On receiving the "Jazz de Soca" CD from Arnold Duprey, I was so impressed that I immediately invited them to perform in the "Jazz Under the Stars" concert which included Jeff Lorber and Sony recording artist Peter White." -Michael Schivo Productions, Jazz Concert Promoter
"Arnold Duprey and The Windjammer Band and their music from their debut CD makes you want to laugh, makes you want to dance, and then some." -Pete Allman, Las Vegas Scene, Channel 35
"An able musician whose CD "Jazz de Soca" is a welcome addition to any Pan Jazz Collection." -Caribbean Beat Magazine
"Arnold Duprey and The Windjammer Band have incorporated a world music concept that takes you for a ride on the musical spectrum, combining saxophone, nylon string acoustic guitar and steelpans to give the group their signature sound." -Gary Cardinez, Newsday
Tracks
1) Jazz de Soca
2) Surging Tide
3) The Monkey
4) Mystic Harbor
5) Panosity
6) Neon Impression
7) Soca Nova
8) North Stand Jam
Artist Profile
Arnold Duprey began his musical journey playing the bass guitar in his native homeland of Trinidad and Tobago. He later began a love affair with the steeldrums through his fascination with the tonal quality of this instrument.
He migrated to the USA and lived amongst the free spirits of the San Francisco area where he formed the Windjammer Band with two friends. They completed several overseas tours including a tour to Japan with the Caribbean Stars.
Later he moved to Las Vegas where he put together another version of the Windjammer Band and performed in the major strip hotels, playing a mixture of R & B, Jazz, and Caribbean music.
Schivo Productions invited Arnold to perform in the "Jazz Under the Stars" concert, which featured Jeff Lorber and Peter White, after listening to his debut CD "Jazz de Soca".
Credits
Arnold Duprey - Steelpan/Sequencing/Drum Machine/Programming/Arranging/Producing
James D'Arrigo -Soprano and Tenor Saxophone
Brett Hansen -Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Rupert Henry -Pan Tuning
Recorded and Mixed -Audio Arts, Las Vegas
Engineering -Brett Hansen