3 Ways Theon Cross Blends Caribbean Sounds Into Jazz

Calypso rhythms He incorporates the syncopated, offbeat patterns of calypso into his tuba lines and compositions.

Soca energy The fast, driving tempo of soca music fuels his more upbeat tracks, creating a danceable groove.

Dancehall and sound system culture He borrows the heavy bass and rhythmic vocal delivery of dancehall, and structures his performances around the bass-forward, speaker-rattling approach of sound system culture.