Victor Provost
Smooth Steel
© 2006 Victor Provost
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YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD A STEEL DRUM PLAYED LIKE THIS BEFORE. Smooth, jazzy steel drum music mixed with a few island favorites - you'll say "I didn't know a steel drum could do that."
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When asked, how long he has been playing the steel drums or “pan” as it is sometimes called Victor Provost’s typical facetious response is “longer than I have not”.
Provost began his musical journey at the age of 11. Born and raised in the US Virgin Islands, Provost’s interest and subsequent love affair with the steel drums began at the St. John School of the Arts. There, he became a member of the youth steel pan orchestra, Steel Unlimited II, and under the guidance of Mr. Rudy Wells, was able to develop, hone and share his musical gift.
Steel Unlimited dissolved in 1995, and after much encouragement by family, friends and teachers, Provost began his solo career. His first “gig” was a daily performance, after school outside a local store. That first solo performance led to more opportunities at various venues including the once Rockefeller owned Caneel Bay Resort and Reichhold Center for the Arts.
While Provost was exposed to a plethora of music including Jazz, Blues, Soul, Classical and of course, Calypso, his love for Jazz proved undeniable when he was personally invited to the Umbria Jazz Festival in 1999. The festival also featured performers such as Milt Jackson, Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock and Branford Marsalis.
During his residency in Pittsburgh, Provost became well known among Jazz enthusiasts and musicians alike. He performed at many local clubs including the World Famous Crawford Grill, “home-base” to such Jazz greats as George Benson and Stanley Turntine. Having performed in over 10 countries spanning both North America and Europe, he has also toured with the award winning Real Silk Band, and 21st Century Band (Featuring Ron Blake and Dion Parson) and recorded with artists such as Ken Karsh, James Johnson III, Dwayne Dolphin, Tim Adams and Roger Humphries.
Provost most recently managed the Urban Arts Center, a community arts program based in Portsmouth, VA. He also instructed and arranged for the center’s steel band orchestra.
Provost’s diverse musical background has allowed him to develop a unique voice on his instrument of choice. He weaves melodic and harmonic phrases together during improvisations, often reflecting nuances of horn or piano lines. His genuinely authentic approach to Caribbean music and intellectual approach to all other genres makes him one of the most highly sought after pan players in the region.
-Biography written by The Bonelli Group, LLC
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Closed my eyes; and I was back on vacation.
author: Stu BaumanWhat a great CD. It's exactly what I was looking for to remind me of a vacation to St. John.
PURE GENIUS!!
author: Jeanne StorchWe first heard Victor at Caneel & were mesmerized by his talent. Jazz played on steel drums...how very unique. We have been waiting for this CD & were not disappointed. It is excellent. And loved the selections chosen by this very special artist. We hope it is the first of many. All the best.
Easy listening - about as good as it gets.
author: Tom PalmGood song selection and all well played. This CD will be a great gift item and should create a lot of new pan fans.
Captivating, Excellent, Beautiful Music
author: Darlene DurandSmooth Steel will make any listener feel like he/she is in the Caribbean feeling the cool breeze and smelling the ocean. Victor is an awesome pan artist who makes every song come alive on this album. Fish Bay Bossa and Pan in A Minor are my favorites!
- author: Patricia Blackwood-James
Everyone needs to buy Smooth Steel, this is a must have for everyones collection. I just listened to it from beginning to end on this site and have to buy it! Vic, what a wonderful work of music. Keep it up and don't stop!!!!
Smooth Pan Sound Captures the Island's Laid Back Attitude
author: St. John TravelerBought this as a souvenir of our trip to St. John. The smooth sounds definitely capture the relaxed atmosphere of the island. Victor's great talent nicely fuses the pan with the different genres of music on this very enjoyable cd.
- author: Joan Zuber
fabulous fabulous fabulous..... favorite music and sounds friend loved the CD took it to New York fell in love with the music
Love It
author: MaryNobody plays the steel pans quite like the PanMan.
- author: Rachel Haines
A delightfully smooth blend of styles: classical, blues, jazz, soul, wrapped uniquely in Caribbean rhythms and sounds. An excellent musical choice for the pan enthusiast and novice as well.
smooth steel is seductive and sensuous. a MUST have
author: Nagib MalikSmooth Steel shows the versitility of the steel pan, which is the only instrument born in the 20th century. The songs seduce the listener with the sensuous tones of the pan. Smooth Steel is a MUST have CD!
the greatest jazz steel pan player in the world
author: steve simonsmooth steel delivers the heart and soul of the greatest jazz steel pan player in the world. it is truly unbelievable what this monster jazz musician can do with a steel pan. sit back and listen as victor provost takes you on a beautiful ride with his amazing interpretations of jazz standards. you feel the caribbean sand beneath you feet on every gorgious track. there is definitely a grammy in this artist's future.