Review The
smooth, languid style and Caribbean/Latin/easy listening repertoire
of this nearly all-steelband ensemble (drums and congas are the only
non-steel instruments) will be familiar to anyone who’s heard a live
steel orchestra provide background music in a social setting —
perhaps even too familiar. But the Caribbean Magic Trinidad and
Tobago Steel Orchestra do what they do extremely well and, to their
credit, they did subtitle this release "Pan Favourite Melodies",
which should lead us to expect old chestnuts like Yellow Bird,
Quando Quando and Jamaica Farewell, as well the obligatory
sprinkling of Jobim standards and pop songs. To sample the offerings
of this well-organised outfit, pay a visit to their excellent web
site (www.caribbeanmagic.com). (GP/Caribbean Beat) |