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Grammy Award–winning drummer and composer Dion Parson has been leading the 21st Century Band for more than two decades. Experience the outfit’s innovative sound, bonding Virgin Islands traditions, such as Quelbe, and Caribbean expressions — reggae, calypso, soca, mento, ska, zouk, steel pan, chutney, and funk — with New Orleans and African influences.
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Date
Sunday, Jun 2, 2024 7:30PM
Name
Dion Parson and 21st Century Band
Description
Grammy Award–winning drummer and composer Dion Parson has been leading the 21st Century Band for more than two decades. The outfit’s innovative sound bonds Virgin Islands traditions, such as Quelbe, and Caribbean expressions — reggae, calypso, soca, mento, ska, zouk, steel pan, chutney, and funk — with New Orleans and African influences. Whether you’re new to these sounds or they’re integral to your musical narrative, come hear their fresh and dynamic interpretations from Parson’s ensemble.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Melvin Jones, trumpet
Ron Blake, tenor saxophone
Carlton Holmes, piano
Reuben Rogers, bass
Dion Parson, drums
Victor Provost, steel pan
Steve Kroon, percussion
DJ Parson, trumpet, special guest
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Dizzy's Club accepts walk up reservations for each performance the night of, please call Dizzy's directly at 212-258-9595 for more information.