Sun Music’s Sheila Anderson talks to composer, band leader, and trumpeter extraordinaire Etienne Charles about his new CD showcasing his new Big Band.
Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them.
His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music.
Great interview. I loved that it was relaxed and pulsing with enthusiasm.