Jazzribbean packs a punch with its powerful fusion of traditional jazz and Caribbean rhythms. Drawing on the high-energy riffs from classic New Orleans performances and calm oceanic beats across the Caribbean, this new genre offers an excitingly unique mix that entices all senses.
In conjunction with Grammy® award-winning Dion Parson & 21st Century Band members, Hyperdrive and its media partners produced a one-hour television special showcasing the musical Heritage of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) on the World Stage. Comprised of seven of the world's top musicians, the band features a fresh, innovative sound that boasts a superb mix of USVI traditions such as Quelbé and other Caribbean infusions like reggae, calypso, soca, mento, ska, zouk, steel pan, chutney, and funk with New Orleans and African overtones to create one captivating sound experience unlike any other.
See & Listen
Experience the magical fusion of Jazzribbean - an enthralling musical convergence combining New Orleans' electric jazz energy with Caribbean rhythms and tranquility. See and listen to a captivating sound that's sure to stimulate your senses!
Calypso Bayou, by Dion Parson
Air on a G String, Arr. by Carlton Holmes
Waltz for Glen, by Ron Blake
Goree, by Dion Parson
An evening with Dion Parson & 21st Century Band at the Maryland Public Television Studios. Tapping of a one-hour television special airing June 2023.
