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About The Ethnic Jazz Club Co. Ltd. The Ethnic Jazz Club was formed in September 2000. University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.

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

03/04/2025

Join us tomorrow…

27/03/2025

Pop up Concert this Saturday.

03/02/2025

Join us this month for true Kaiso Jazz. First Fridays Jam Feb 7th EJC Studio, Lunch Lime, Thurs before Carnival Feb 27th EJC Studio, Douglas Redon Quintet Wed Feb 20th Kafe Blue. Click link for details.

*First Fridays, Jam Session, Feb 7th, 6-7.30pm, EJC Studio 51 Cornelio Street Woodbrook, patrons $50.00, musicians walk with your axe.

29/12/2024

The Ethnic Jazz Club is pleased to host the Pop up Concert featuring Theron Shaw, Ron Reid, Ed Epstein and Ajibola, EJC Studio, 51 Cornelio Street Woodbrook, Friday 3rd January 2025.
Two shows 6pm and 8pm. Advance ticket purchases only via the EJC website: ethnicjazzclub.mailchimpsites.com
Seating per show, twenty-seven.
Beautiful musicianship, clear, up close and personal.

10/10/2024

Improvisation Workshop for Musicians.

02/10/2024

The 2024/25 Season starts Oct 4th with First Fridays. Click link to see details and calendar

Join us this Friday 4th October for First Fridays, the launch of our EJC 2024/25 season. Musicians walk with your axe and fake book. Patrons the fee is $50.00.

11/08/2024

World Steelpan Day, yes? Recognizing the Ogun manifestation of energy, steel, creativity, story and power through the African children that came to rest in Trinidad and spread again throughout the world.

Kaiso Kaiso. Composed by Chantal EsdellePerformed by the Caribbean Jazz Group Chantal Esdelle and Moyenne:Chantal Esdelle (keys), Glenford "Kevin" Sobers (s...

12/07/2024

For the Love of Kaiso 3 was a phenomenal presentation. Click the link to experience it at your leisure on YouTube.

We closed our regular season with a stellar presentation from Moyenne and Calypso Queen Stacey Sobers. You can see the show at your leisure on YouTube and support the EJC’s efforts with a contribution of $100.00.The show is golden and your contribution will be treasured. You may deposit your contr...

02/05/2024

First Fridays Jam, May 3rd, 6-7.30pm, EJC STUDIO, 51 Cornelio Street Woodbrook, Patrons $50.00 BYOB, Musicians walk with your axe.

25/04/2024

Get your tickets now at the studio mon - thurs 2-6pm or pay online, show the receipt we send you at the door email ethni...

17/04/2024

Get your tickets now at the studio mon - thurs 2-6pm or pay online, show the receipt we send you at the door email [email protected] for online bookings.

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https://ethnicjazzclub.mailchimpsites.com/

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