When it comes to Soca music there are many individual names and musical groups that we often hear being given legendary acclaim. And rightly so, all these accolades are very much well deserved for those creative minds that have given Soca music its voice in an era of ever evolving musical genres.

One Soca band from the USVI that for over two decades has continually never failed to impress or to produce hit tunes on its yearly albums, is The Awesome Jam Band from Rock City, St Thomas. It is not often that we hear of a Soca band’s achievements being compared to infinite quantum’s, however Soca critics and observers are all expressing delight with the 2009 musical effort from The Awesome Jam Band.
Carnival 2009 in Rock City, St Thomas is now over and it has been another successful carnival for The Awesome Jam Band with yet another Road March title won! That now brings to total 21 Road March titles won by The Awesome Jam Band. Indeed, no other band in the history of Carnival, Soca/calypso music has ever accomplished such a monumental feat.

The 2009 album is entitled “Back To Business”, featuring a total of seven very well arranged songs. The album this year shows the Jam Band once again at their magnificent best, mixing a blend of infectious melodies and rhythms with captivating and imaginative lyrics. The songs featured range from up-tempo party tunes, to relaxing slow jams that make you want to groove and hold your partner closer.

The song ‘Sickness’ captured the Road March title this year for the Jam Band but other songs that stand out include the up-tempo ‘ Sweet Thing Party’, also songs such as ‘Away’, ‘Stoop Down Low’, & ‘Dig Dig’ are definite party choices with a more groovier tone to their melodies. The song ‘Classic Medley’ stands out as this track is a mix of Jam band tracks from the 80’s & 90’s that have been updated with a crisper harmonic blend.

What particularly stands out about this year’s Jam Band album is not just the use of great sounding rhythms but also the horns arrangement in all of the songs is one of superb quality. This is a testament to the professionalism and musical talent of The Awesome Jam Band’s members. The Jam Band’s comprises seven members; they are Ambrose "Boots" Schmidt, Jerry Innis, Urbane "Urban" Chinnery, Jeavon "Uncle Sass" Sasso, Michael "Mic Love" Stephens, Le'Ron "Stretch" Lake, Lenny "Drummy" Monsanto.

The Awesome Jam Band continues to please all their fans and we would like to extend a heartfelt and wholesome thank you to all fans, well wishers and supporters for their undying love and support. You can get your copy of this year's album on the Jam Band’s website, www.awesomejamband.com. The Awesome Jam Band, still the best!
 
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