Michelle
Arturo Tappin was born in Barbados on December 9, 1965. He is a smooth jazz and jazz/reggae saxophonist.
Arturo lives in New York City but is strongly linked to his homeland. In the late 1980s, he organized the International Barbados/Caribbean Jazz Festival.
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 referred to as the smoothest, horn man the Caribbean has to offer.
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. He 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.
