CAJE | JAMBULAY | STEEL DRUM ENSEMBLES

CAJE (pronounced "kah-jay") is an eloquent blend of international musicians whose music features a fusion of calypso, salsa, and reggae in a smooth, sensuous but fiery expression - call it Worldbeat Jazz.  This instrumental ensemble is centered in keeping the art in the music alive.  CAJE can be heard on the 9-track CD, CAJE: Live at Montpelier,featuring a mix of jazz standards like "St.Thomas" and "All Blues" along with original compositions by band leader and arranger David Boothman.  Steel pan, marimba, keyboards, sax, bass, drums and congas create Caribbean-spiced music, infused with a joyful spirit.
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CAJE~Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble  

Corcoran Gallery of Art  DC	Hirschorn Museum  DC
Harmony Hall Regional Center  MD	Planet Hollywood Opening for Bruce Willis MD
John Addison Concert Hall  MD	Whitbred ‘Round the World Celebration’   MD
Cape May Jazz Festival  NJ	Baltimore Aquarium  MD
BET On Jazz – Jazz In The Sun (Barbados)	Baltimore Museum of Industry  MD
Montpelier Mansion Jazz Series MD ’98, 2000 & 2002	Greenspring Country Club  MD
Strathmore Summer Music Festival  MD	Talbot Country Club  MD
IDB Cultural Center Concert Series   DC	Herndon Jazz Festival VA
Glenview Mansion Concert Series   MD	Zanzibar on the Waterfront  DC
Vintage Virginia Wine Fest  VA	National Cathedral  DC
Black Charities Black Tie Gala  MD	Columbia Lakefront Concert Series
Maryland State Arts Council Awards MD	First Night Annapolis
Walters Art Gallery  MD	Frederick Community College
National Press Club  DC	Smithsonian Institution  DC

Jambulay *(pronounced"JAHM-BOO-LAY," Trinidad slang for "burning jam). A group of Caribbean, African and American musicians, JAMBULAY creates a hot Caribbean dance party from the moment they hit the stage. Trinidad native David Boothman on keyboards joins Elizabeth Melvin on keyboards and Mallet KAT, Diann Marshall and Henry Sar on lead vocals, Jimmy Charlsen on bass, Dexter Keane and Fallah Dadzie on drums, and Dion Jacob on percussion – to produce an irresistible Caribbean groove experience. JAMBULAY is Trini speak for “Burning Jam Band” and is guaranteed to have you moving to the infectious rhythms of authentic Caribbean soca, reggae and zouk!

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JAMBULAY
Selected Appearances 

STEEL DRUM ENSEMBLES

Caribbean Arts Central offers the finest of steel-drum ensembles, from duo all the way to full 10-piece orchestra. The mini-ensembles feature steel drums and keyboards, and often bass and/or percussion. Trinidadian keyboard player and composer David Boothman weaves an authentic Caribbean mood, playing with the finest steel-drum musicians in the Mid-Atlantic area. The music is infectious, lively and mellow, creating that tropical “déjà vu”. The smaller steel-drum ensembles are perfect for deck parties, small receptions, rehearsal dinners and corporate events where a light Caribbean ambience is desired.

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