Shawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet Performs Songs From "New Life" In Studio Jen Picard Monday, August 7, 2017 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Shawn Thwaites / Courtesy Shawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet is a fusion group that explores Caribbean, African, American and European musical influences. Their record "New Life" is an exploration of the sounds that made Shawn the versatile and talented steelpan musician he is today. The album explores jazz, blues, afro-beat, hip hop, and calypso influences with Shawn Thwaites on steelpan, Patrick Anderson on drums, Ben Kopf on bass, Aaron Smith on trumpet, Alex Raymond on piano, and Levi Saelua on saxophone. STRQ is performing at GATHER: Oak Park on August 10, 2017.
