C4

C4 is a dynamic quartet that explores jazz from a West Indian and Bajan perspective. The ensemble features virtuoso pan player and Barbados Jazz Festival 2008 headliner Andre Forde, keyboard player and fellow Barbados Jazz Festival 2008 headliner, Stefan Walcott, producer and drummer Lowrey Worrell and Richard ‘Bill’ Evans on bass. The group has played at the Barbados 2008 Jazz Festival and was the featured act at ‘BayJazz After Jazz Limes’ 2006 and 2007 from which they received rave reviews. The C4 concept was conceived in 2005 by these four amazing artists and mentor Pernell Farley with the intent of providing an environment wherein their creativity, which can sometimes be non-conventional, could be expressed. C4’s work reflects a wide range of rhythms from the Afro-Caribbean, as they mix improvisation with anything from Barbadian Spouge to Cuban son. This repertoire sets them apart from other Caribbean jazz bands, as their large musical palette reflects the varied interests of the band members. In addition to the music, C4 brings their unique personalities and energy to each performance; be it a Jazz festival stage, or a small club, like the now defunct Jazz Café where they were the resident band: making sure that once you hear them, you will never forget them. C4 will be releasing their debut album Take 5 and you could go check out the tracks and photos of the band at www.myspace.com/c4jazz. It is C4’s wish to one day take their unique blend of Caribbean instrumental performance to all parts of the world, promoting themselves and the proud culture which they represent. Also be sure to check out the band members on their individual pages: Andre Forde at www.myspace.com/andrefordec4, Lowrey Worrell at www.myspace.com/lowreyleon and Stefan Walcott at www.myspace.com/stefanwalcott.