Etienne Charles

With a sound rooted in modern jazz, New Orleans, and Afro-Caribbean folk traditions, trumpeter Etienne Charles came to prominence in the 2000s, bringing the sounds of his native Trinidad to the greater post-bop scene. A graduate of Florida State and Juilliard, Charles earned early support playing with artists like Marcus Roberts, Wynton Marsalis, Eric Reed, the Count Basie Orchestra, and others. Along with his vibrant albums like 2009's Folklore and 2013's Creole Soul, Charles also holds the position of assistant professor in Michigan State University's College of Music. Bor...