“Fabulous! Shireen and her fabulous band breathe new life into old favorites, treating them in a refreshing new way.”
– Beverley Chadwick, Royal Festival Hall
CARIBBEAN ISLAND PROJECT
Shireen Francis’ Caribbean Island Project offers a dazzling blend of Caribbean rhythms and contemporary jazz harmony. This innovative ensemble reimagines classic jazz standards with an irresistible twist of calypso and reggae, while introducing Shireen’s own compositions inspired by her Afro-Caribbean roots and love for jazz.
Shireen’s warm, expressive vocals, honed through a 25-year international career, breathe life into every note. Her unique sound, rooted in her Jamaican and Goan heritage, has captivated audiences at legendary venues like Ronnie Scott’s, Royal Festival Hall, and festivals around the globe.
Whether you’re swaying to calypso beats or savoring the sophisticated jazz harmonies, the Caribbean Island Project is an uplifting experience—a musical carnival you won’t forget.
Shireen’s warm, expressive vocals, honed through a 25-year international career, breathe life into every note. Her unique sound, rooted in her Jamaican and Goan heritage, has captivated audiences at legendary venues like Ronnie Scott’s, Royal Festival Hall, and festivals around the globe.
Whether you’re swaying to calypso beats or savoring the sophisticated jazz harmonies, the Caribbean Island Project is an uplifting experience—a musical carnival you won’t forget.
Collaborators
Caribbean Island Project is brought to life by a group of extraordinary musicians, each with extensive experience in jazz, world music, and Afro-Caribbean traditions. Together, they create a rich, immersive soundscape that highlights the interplay between jazz improvisation and the rhythmic vitality of Caribbean music.
Band Members:
- Dominic Grant, guitar
- Gunther Kurmayr, piano
- Mark Cherrie, steel pan
- Neville Malcolm, bass
- Kenrick Rowe, drums
- Fergus Gerrand, percussion
- Gunther Kurmayr, piano
- Mark Cherrie, steel pan
- Neville Malcolm, bass
- Kenrick Rowe, drums
- Fergus Gerrand, percussion
The lineup adapts to each performance, ranging from intimate trios to dynamic full-band arrangements, ensuring every show is tailored to the audience and venue.
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Why book the Caribbean Island Project?
Perfect for jazz clubs, Caribbean-themed events, festivals, and more, Shireen Francis’ Caribbean Island Project is not just music—it’s a celebration of life. With unparalleled artistry and infectious energy, Shireen and her band guarantee a night to remember.
Shireen Francis always brings joy and heart to any style she sings and combining her vocal artistry with her love of reggae is a stroke of genius! Magical!
Claire Martin OBE
Fabulous! Shireen and her fabulous band breathe new life into old favorites, treating them in a refreshing new way.
Beverley Chadwick
Royal Festival Hall
A classy small band with a big sound.
Chris Hodgkins
Jazz London Radio & Pure Jazz Radio (New York)
Shireen Francis leads a terrific band featuring steel pan, guitar and percussion, creating the perfect backdrop for this joyful Caribbean-themed gig. A soulful, swinging jazz vocalist, she blends American Songbook favourites with reggae and calypso influences, making a thoroughly enjoyable evening that even had the audience dancing.
Annette Keen
Splashpoint Jazz, Eastbourne
One of the highlights of the festival. Shireen was scintillating, and the band got everyone dancing in the aisles.
Dave Jones
Richmond Jazz Festival
Shireen Francis and the Caribbean Island Project performed a brilliant range of jazz/Caribbean music. The audience was mesmerised by the beauty of her voice, and the warmth and richness of this fascinating fusion of jazz and Caribbean music.
Fabrizio
Chiswick Festival