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Arturo Tappin
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Arturo Tappin
Arturo Tappin at Barbados Week in Atlanta in 2003.
Background information
Origin Barbados
Genres Jazz, soul
Instruments Saxophone, flute
Website [1]
Arturo Tappin is a smooth jazz and jazz/reggae saxophonist from Barbados. He has
performed with Roberta Flack , Monty Alexander , and on an album by Luther Vandross.
He is based in New York City, but is strongly linked to his homeland. In the late 1980s he
organized the International Barbados/Caribbean Jazz Festival, which he performs at in many
years.
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Arturo Tappin began his musical career, with formal training at Berklee College of Music.
Described as a cross between the Teddy Pendergrass and Kenny G, Arturo is referred to as
the smoothest, saxiest horn man the Caribbean has to offer. Influenced by the roots culture,
Arturo made headway with his roots-reggae Jazz-fusion album, for his debut recording and
increased the hype with a repeat performance on his second album entitled, "Java", both
licensed by Pioneer Records in Japan.
His dynamic live performances and his reputation for putting on explosive shows led him to
perform at the Edinburgh Festival, Soho Jazz Festival, Miami AT&T Caribbean Jazz
Festival, St. Lucia, Antigua, Curaçao, St. Kitts, St.Vincent, Grenada and Barbados Jazz
Festivals, Arturo continued his live performance schedule at Bob Marley's Birthday Bash,
James Bond Film Festival in Jamaica, and Trinidad's Independence Day celebration in
Miami. Besides touring Jazz festivals the world over, Arturo has performed at social
engagements as well including a performance for past United States President, Mr. Bill
Clinton and twice for Fidel Castro. He has recently received an Excellence in the arts award
from former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson*.
Arturo has played and recorded with many artists including Luther Vandross, Eddie
Grant(musical director 1999 - 2000) Red Rodney, Milt Hilton, Monty Alexander , Ernest
Ranglin, Jacky Terrasson, Courtney Pine, Al Hare-wood, Roy Haynes, Ellis Marsalis, Oliver
Jones, Doc Cheatham, Pete King, Matuaburuka, The Wailers Band, Toots, Third World,
Mikey Bennet, Dennis Bovell, Sandra Cross, Luther Francois, Maxi Priest, Bongo Herman
and Dean Frasier . Arturo attributes much of his success to a former tutor at Berklee College
of Music, Bill Pierce(Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers), uncle Elombe Mottley, and his
parents for their constant love and support. He can be currently seen on stage with legendary
soul singer and pianist Roberta Flack .
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Arturo Tappin performing at the Experience On The Green
Event in Oakland, California at the Oakland Museum of
California in 2008.(Photo/Adam Turner)
Background information
Genres Jazz, soul
Instruments Saxophone, flute
Website