Panduo

Panduo formed in 1996 by the leaders of two of Seattle's most active steel drum groups in order to offer you the best in steel drum music at an affordable price. With high-quality pre-programmed accompaniment tracks combined with the excitement and sparkle of live steel drums, the music sounds full, classy, and fun at an affordable price.

Besides the low cost, there are other advantages to the format offered by Panduo: Only a small space (about 6' by 9' or so) is required for set-up, making it the perfect format for restaurants, in-home parties, or boat cruises. With a minimal amount of equipment and musical instruments, set-up is quick and clean, and portability is enhanced. With a small sound system and only two sets of steel drums, the volume is controllable over a wide range. For small rooms, Panduo can play softer than larger bands, while still having the ability to fill a larger room with sound if necessary.

The repertoire of Panduo offers much variety and flexibility. Calypso and Soca, the music styles most commonly associated with steel drums, is more than adequately covered in the book, with decades-old standards like "Yellowbird" and "Jamaican Farewell." Panduo keeps current, also, and includes in their repertoire more contemporary songs by the likes of Trinidad calypsonian Lord Kitchener, as well as Reggae standards from the likes of Bob Marley. In addition to the danceable Caribbean styles, Panduo also plays many relaxed Latin jazz and pop tunes, a necessary element for background music jobs like poolside parties, cocktail receptions, and dinners. The group even includes several seasonal favorites in their repertoire, making them perfect for private or company holiday parties. As an optional enhancement to Panduo, the group can be expanded to add a flute/saxaphone player for a larger physical presence and an extra musical dimension.

Panduo Songlist:

Calypso:
Back Bay Shuffle, Batty Mamselle, Brown Skin Girl, Curfew Time, Down de Road, Happy Lypso, I Carry My Ackee, Jamaican Farewell, I Music, Jean the Netball Queen, Jump in de Line, Kingston Town, Let's Go Calypso, Little Suede Shoes, Mas' in South, My Band, Old Lady Walk a Mile and a Half, New Calypso, Pan Dingolay, Pan in A Minor, Pan in Harmony, Rain-o-rama, Ramajay, Trini Style, Under the Sea, Wanted Dead or Alive, Yellowbird

Brazilian/Cuban (Samba, Bossa Nova, Jazz, Salsa):
Black Orpheus, Brazilia, ChaCha Yo Mama, Corcovado, Freddie Freeloader, Girl From Ipanema, How Insensitive, Night in Tunisia, No Comment, Quilombo, Some Montuno, Wave

Pop/Reggae:
Blue Bayou, Dedication, I Can't Help Loving You, Is This Love?, Lively Up Yourself, Make Me a Memory, Margaritaville, One Love, Red Red Wine, She Gone There, Spiritual Healing, Summertime, No Woman No Cry, Under the Boardwalk

Seasonal:
The Christmas Song, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Have Yourself a Merry Little, Christmas, Let It Snow, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Winter Wonderland

Listen to an MP3 sample:

Sample Clip 1 - 1.2 MB

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To book this group call (206) 923-0774
or email the Booking Questionaire to us at Booking@bluejaylivemusic.com

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