The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Performing Arts Series is to feature several Virgin Islands performers who are currently based in the United States, during a jazz showcase at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.
Jazz pianist Joseph “Macarldie” Nibbs will headline the show, playing with saxophonist Jeremy Vanterpool, bass guitarist Brandon Powell, and percussionists Nehassie Chalwell and Dylan Penn. There will also be an appearance by soloist Shirley Crabbe.
Mr. Nibbs grew up in the VI performing religious music with his father and sisters. In his teenage years, he performed in nightclubs and hotels.
After moving to the US, he studied jazz, classical piano and vocals at Florida Atlantic University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in jazz piano performance. Now he performs around the world in a style that has been described as Caribbean jazz, according to HLSCC.
He has opened for performers including Gregory Isaacs, Chuck Mangione and Dizzy Gillespie.
HLSCC President Dr. Karl Dawson said the college in recent years has been seeking to include VI performers from in its concert series, even if they live abroad.
Tickets and $20 each. For more information call 852-7223.