QED’s big band sound

The singers are aiming for the grand, nostalgic sound of the big band with the multiple-instrument orchestra affectionately called the JunctionQ Jammers, which will be accompanying them. The Jammers represents an all-star line-up of musicians from various genres including soca, jazz, and classical orchestras. Altogether, they will match the eclectic spirit of QED TT and bring the music of Down Memory Lane to life.

Leading the group is musical director Richard “Charsu” Ahong, who has over 30 years experience.

A multi-award-winning producer and a songwriter, Ahong has over 30 jingle awards both internationally and nationally, with multiple COTT music and soca awards.

He has collaborated with many top Caribbean artistes such as Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, H20 Phlo, Blazer, Lil’ Bitts, Shurwayne Winchester, Edwin Yearwood and Ziggy Rankin. He will now apply his hit-making prowess to the award-winning voices of QED TT.

The quintessential brass line of the JunctionQ Jammers will comprise well-known musicians Philo Neptune and Demetrius “CP” Fraser on trumpet, along with some classy women of brass: Kensa James on trombone, Martina Chow on alto sax and flute and Michelle Marfan- Urquhart on tenor saxophone.

Supporting the band on drums and percussion will be Richard Joseph with Johanna Chuckaree-Lohmeyer on keyboard and the versatile Dean Williams on guitar. Innovative and energetic tenor pan soloist Johann Chuckaree joins the JunctionQ Jammers with the vibe of the national instrument.

Down Memory Lane – the Soundtrack to your Life! will feature a pre-show in the foyer with the Success Stars Ensemble, the pan students of the Success Laventille School, at 5 pm. Showtime at 6 pm.

Tickets are available at the Queen’s Hall Box Office..