Kalabash featuring Darren Sheppard

Current members (L to R): Rich Brown – bass Tony Pierre – percussion Colleen Allen – saxes,flute Darren Sheppard – steeldrums Andrew Craig – keyboards,vocals Mark McLean – drums

This contemporary jazz sextet explores a fusion of the rhythmic and melodic themes and tonal colors of the Caribbean with the rich harmonies and improvisatory structure of jazz, continuing in a tradition established since the early days of jazz in New Orleans. Kalabash is based in Toronto, Canada.

Featured artists:

• Colleen Allen – sax & flute
• Rich Brown – bass
• Demo Cates – sax
• Andrew Craig – keyboards
• Orin Isaacs – bass
• Wilson Laurencin – drums
• Mark McLean – drums
• Tony Pierre – percussion
• Darren Sheppard – steeldrums