Under the direction of Chantal Esdelle the small company has produced recordings, radio programmes, jazz concert series’, jazz concert presentations, hosted several visiting artists programmes, and administered jazz education programmes. Recordings
In October 2010 the EJC produced Sound Connection, a live recording project, in which Caribbean Jazz Groups were able to record their material live
performances at the Cipriani Labour College by engineers from Cuba's EGREM/MUSICUBA family. Chantal Esdelle and Moyenne, Len Boogsie Sharpe, and John Arnold and the Kariwak Players were recorded in this first run of the project.
Musicians interested in using the Sound Connection service should email
"Imbizo Moyenne", the second album recorded by Caribbean Jazz group Moyenne is an Ethnic Jazz Club production as is Moyenne's title album "New Hope." Radio Programming
The Chantal Esdelle Caribbean Jazz Hour
Hour-long features that consist of interviews, music and updates on jazz events in the Caribbean, and Caribbean jazz musicians based in the region and abroad. Latin American jazz musicians are also featured
New Hope
Début album of the Caribbean Jazz Group Moyenne
EJC programmes and presentations include:
Concert Series’
Sunday Sessions monthly Sunday jam sessions in Port-of-Spain Trinidad, began May 2011
Jazz and Wine Thursdays May 2004 - 2006
Thursday night presentations of jazz at the Kapok Hotel, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Matinee Music Sept 2001 – Dec 2001
A twelve-week series of Sunday evening performances featuring Trinidadian and Tobagonian Jazz Groups
Concert Presentations
Carnival Jazz Lime March 2011
The Caribbean Jazz Festival Series June 2010 featuring Moyenne with guest Theron Shaw
The Carnival Jazz Lime Feb. 2010
Carnival Special featuring renowned Trinidadian pannist Earl Rodney at the Carlton Savannah, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Imbizo Moyenne April 2007
Presentation of music by Moyenne and pannist Jason Baptiste at the Central Bank Auditorium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Jazz Début June-Sept 2004
Youth Jazz Project consisting of improvisation workshops and performances for young Trinidadian musicians that was concluded with one week of interaction and playing with the winners of Havana’s youth Jazz Competition, JoJazz. Visiting Artist series: Bellita y jazztumbata Sept 2003
Presentation of the phenomenal Cuban pianist Bellita and her group Jazz tumbata for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago at Queens Hall, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Music and Memories
Tribute and memoriam for the revered Trinidadian songwriter and performer Andre Tanker. A presentation of his work by his band, Contraband, and Moyenne. Educational Workshops and Programmes
Beginner Pan
Introduction to Contemporary Harmony
Contemporary Harmony
Jazz Improvisation Workshop
