Clyde 'Lightning' George is the world's finest double tenor steelpan jazz performer. He grew up in the same place and same time as the steelpan (also known as steeldrums), Laventille, Trinidad. His high caliber of musicianship, his vast repertoire and his natural rhythm solidify his passion for jazz with a Caribbean flare.
Lightning moved to Chicago in 1978 following his marriage to a lovely lady from Wilmette, Illinois. He joined in jazz jams around the city. He amazed both musicians and audiences with his execution of the steelpan in a jazz setting.
From Chicago jazz jams emerged his quartet, STEELIN JAZZ, with 3 more, very talented Chicago artists. Rob Block performs on both keyboards and guitar. Belfield Small, from the island of Barbados, keeps a steady island beat with his bass and Aras Biskis colors the rhythm with his drums. Together they blend the music of the Caribbean with the great classics of American jazz. Clyde's teacher in Trinidad gave him the nickname "Lightning" due to his speed in learning music. In Chicago clubs he is called "The Thelonius of Pan" because of his love for the music of Thelonius Monk.


Please visit his website www.steelinjazz.com for more information.

You haven't heard steelpan until you've heard how Lightning strikes.
Lightning is a powersource of steelpan jazz music.

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