Etienne Charles

Trinidad-born trumpeter Etienne Charles blends jazz with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, crafting captivating, socially conscious music. A Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of France's Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, his acclaimed albums include "Creole Soul" and "Creole Orchestra." He has collaborated with artists like Roberta Flack and Wynton Marsalis, celebrated for his storytelling and multidisciplinary performances.