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1688 Orchestra delights

The 1688 Orchestra's 'Bajan Jazz' Album launch was held at the Walcott Warner Theatre of the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination

The 1688 Orchestra led by Artistic Director Stefan Walcott held their “Bajan Jazz” Album Launch at the Walcott Warner Theatre of the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination (EBCCI) on Thursday 22 March 2012. The ensemble comprised mainly of young adults aged 20 to 25 gave a delightful performance to a near capacity crowd at the venue.

With arrangements from individuals such as Nicholas Brancker and Andre Woodvine the audience was treated to a wonderful array of musical interpretations including pieces based and inspired by some of Barbados’ most popular and classic musical numbers. The result was a wonderful medley of rhythms and influences including those from the genre of jazz.

There is no doubt that there is an abundance of musical talent in Barbados and the 1688 Orchestra is another shining example of this fact.

For more information on the group visit their Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/1688-Orchestra-and-Collective/125141497586537

Bajan in 5 blog gives the ‘1688 Orchestra “Bajan Jazz” Album Launch event a 5 out of 5 “Green Coconut” rating.