MUSB Recordings

Latest Release: March 2006
Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures, recorded in January 2006 at Miami University, is the MU Steel Band’s most recent recording effort.

Selections: Allah We Simple Pleasures Passage of Souls Pan Dulce Coqui Play Dat Ting Tabanca Your Roots Are Showing

March 2003
One More Soca

Spearheaded by director Chris Tanner and Producer Tom Miller, the disc’s nine selections feature crisp performances and a diverse approach to repertoire.

The recording includes compositions from masters of the genre like Miller and Trinidadian composer/arranger Ray Holman, as well as up-and-coming artists such as Tanner, Darren Dyke, and Phil Hawkins. Pan Ramajay member Alan Lightner also contributes a sweet arrangement of his tune Give ‘im Up, which first appeared on the pan-jazz combo’s Back for More disc.

Selections: Jump Up Hangin' In There Sweet Nothings Kimba Samba de Arcata One More Soca Fall From Grace When Last We Spoke Give 'im Up

March 2001
Burnin'

Produced by Tom Miller and Chris Tanner, this offering from the Miami University Steel Band features eight selections of varying styles. Guest artists include Miller and Cincinnati area marimbist and CCM faculty member Russell Burge. Works by Miller, Tanner, and renowned steel band composer Ray Holman make Burnin' a must have for steel band enthusiasts!

Selections: Let Your Feelings Show Versos Pra Teresa Burnin' Mariella's Dance Heartland Desert Wind Plenty Lovin' Sojourn

How can I get these CD’s?!?

Both recordings are available locally at Oxford area bookstores, and online via Pan Ramajay Productions and Amazon.com. The music can also be downloaded from the iTunes Music Store!