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Etienne Charles Creole Christmas is more than a performer; he is a storyteller weaving Caribbean sounds with modern jazz. A multiple award-winning trumpeter and composer, Charles has built a career that blends heritage, innovation, and high-energy performances. His work has earned critical praise, strong airplay, and a dedicated following among jazz fans and world music enthusiasts alike. Below, you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from his discography, and upcoming tour dates designed to help you secure your seats with confidence.

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With a steady list of accolades—from a 2015 Guggenheim Fellowship to a 2016 Jazz at Lincoln Center Millennial Swing Award—and ongoing collaborations with Culture Shock Music, Etienne Charles continues to push the boundaries of Creole jazz. Follow his official channels for the latest news and tour updates, and check back for new releases and live dates as they’re announced.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Etienne Charles Creole Christmas

  • Creole Christmas (2015) reimagines Caribbean holiday songs; label is Culture Shock Music.
  • Gullah Roots (2025) marks a new Culture Shock release; the album was announced/dropped June 20, 2025.
  • Creole Orchestra (2024) is Charles’s big-band project; released on Culture Shock Music and garnered strong JazzWeek airplay.
  • Creole Orchestra topped JazzWeek’s Top 100 chart for multiple weeks in 2024 (No. 1 for five weeks; debut at No. 25).
  • Major awards include a 2015 Guggenheim Fellowship, 2013 Caribbean Heritage Trailblazer Award, and a 2016 Jazz at Lincoln Center Millennial Swing Award; he has also received a Congressional Citation (2012) and French arts honors in 2024.
  • 2025 tour/venue highlights include Cooperstown (Aug 21, 2025), Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (Sept 25, 2025), Jazz at Lincoln Center events (Sept 25–28, 2025), Windmills/The Colony (Oct 11, 2025), and Jazz St. Louis (Nov 12–16, 2025).

The records

Etienne Charles Creole Christmas Discography

  • Gullah Roots
    2025 · Culture Shock
  • Creole Orchestra
    2024 · Culture Shock Music
  • Carnival : The Sound of a People Vol 1
    2019 · Culture Shock Music
  • San Jose Suite
    2016 · Culture Shock Music
  • Creole Christmas
    2015 · Culture Shock Music
  • Creole Soul
    2013 · Culture Shock Music
  • Kaiso
    2011 · Culture Shock Music
  • Folklore
    2009 · Etienne Charles
  • Culture Shock
    2006 · Culture Shock

The hits

Top Etienne Charles Creole Christmas Songs

  • Tabanca
    2023 · N/A
  • Picong
    2023 · N/A

With a steady list of accolades—from a 2015 Guggenheim Fellowship to a 2016 Jazz at Lincoln Center Millennial Swing Award—and ongoing collaborations with Culture Shock Music, Etienne Charles continues to push the boundaries of Creole jazz. Follow his official channels for the latest news and tour updates, and check back for new releases and live dates as they’re announced.

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