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Charming, Soulful, and Full of Life!
Heir to the throne, the first to fill the 3rd generation of the legendary Royal Family of Reggae MORGAN HERITAGE, is the son of Gramps Morgan. Jemere has Toured in front of thousands across the globe as an opener for his family. From Africa, Australia, South America and across the European waters. This 6 year blessing has instilled experience, hardship, humility and understanding as he transitions into his growth as a man. In addition, Jemere has toured under his father’s wing during the Gramps Morgan solo projects. Jemere steps into his duties of spreading the word of love and unity for the people worldwide as he is, for reggae music at the very least – the definition of his name, a "Wish Come True."

His first released record, “First Kiss” launched his career in 2011, and the following year “Sunshine Glow” was released along with a music video he shot on his favorite island of Anguilla. Jemere’s growth continued as his first hit single “Neighborhood Girl”, released in 2013, proved his sweet tone belonged amongst the best of current young reggae stars landing #1 on the iHeart radio charts. From that moment, Jemere continued constant touring as his family’s opening act and gaining loyal fans worldwide where he released dynamic records and covers along the way with notable collaborations with the likes of Jo Mersa Marley, J Boog, and Stonebwoy.

Rightfully so, his most rewarding collaboration was on the single “So Amazing” of Morgan Heritage’s Strictly Roots Album in 2015. Jemere can now say he is a Grammy Award Winning Artist for his feature on the Best Reggae Album.
When asked about what carried Jemere along this path, he simply said,
“There’s a right way and there’s a wrong way….you choose one!”

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A proud native of Queens, NY, Carl Bartlett, Jr. is an international award-winning saxophonist and composer, entrepreneur, and music educator. His intense love of music from an early age propelled him to follow his calling to perform professionally in multiple genres, such as Jazz, R&B, Caribbean, and Salsa.

Carl officially marked his arrival onto the music scene with the 2011 release of his critically acclaimed debut Jazz CD, Hopeful. He has since emerged as one of the innovative, leading artists in Post-bop and Modern-Contemporary Jazz, inspiring diverse audiences and cultures globally through his music. “A tone that only the greats have the ability to attain” raves All About Jazz, describing the rich nature of Bartlett’s distinct alto sax sound.

In 2015-2016, Carl won 1st Place in the USA, 2nd in the world, in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Jazz Category (widely considered the most respected annual songwriting competition in the world), out of 18,500 entries from 120 countries worldwide, for his original composition “Quantum Leaps (And Bounds)”.  He has been featured in major publications, such as Hot House Jazz Magazine, and another of his original tunes, “Fidgety Season”, was featured on the world-renowned JAZZIZ Magazine’s top songs compilation CD.

His band, the Carl Bartlett, Jr. Ensemble has released two lauded albums, the aforementioned Hopeful and PROMISE!, and toured Eastern USA (NY, NJ, CT, PA, Washington D.C., and FL) with their latest project, garnering numerous sold-out concerts. Carl’s group is ever-present on today’s music scene, headlining at preeminent venues and festivals, such as Smalls Jazz Club, Sistas’ Place, Hartford Public Library Baby Grand Jazz Series, Jamaica Arts & Music Summer (JAMS) Festival, The Castle at Bayside Historical Society (a designated New York City Landmark), Queens Botanical Garden, Foosaner Art Museum (Florida Institute of Technology), and The New Rochelle Jazz Festival.

On August 15, 2020, National Relaxation Day, Carl launched Serene New You Sax LLC, his creative and powerful wellness solution helping people relieve stress and overcome anxiety through Restorative Relaxation Music.

As an educator, Carl has served on the faculty at the renowned Manhattan School of Music as the Jazz Saxophone Teacher. Via his musical gift, Carl continues to transform the lives of many.

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Jahlani Andrew Roberts is a steelpan artist, educator, composer, and cultural practitioner with over a decade of experience in performance, arts education, and curriculum-based instruction. Raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, Roberts developed his musical foundation through experiential learning and disciplined practice, beginning formal instrumental study in high school and advancing into a respected leader in steelpan performance and education.

Roberts is a versatile multi-instrumentalist whose professional performance credits include, The Today Show, The View, Lincoln Center, The Wendy Williams Show, Citi Field, Barclays Center, and the Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Competition. His theatrical work includes a lead role in the musical “The Pan Man”, demonstrating his ability to integrate steelpan artistry across performance mediums including television, theater, and large-scale concert venues. Internationally, Roberts was commissioned by Something Positive Inc. as an Artist-in-Residence, touring and performing throughout Morocco, Abidjan, Senegal, and Nigeria, where he engaged in cross-cultural performance, workshops, and community-based arts education initiatives. As an educator, Roberts is an approved NYC Department of Education and CUNY vendor, providing steelpan instruction, ensemble direction, and arts-based programming to public schools and higher education institutions. He has served as a Lead Steelpan Instructor for multiple NYC school programs, designing age-appropriate curricula that emphasize musicianship, cultural literacy, collaboration, and student growth.

His teaching practice is rooted in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy. In addition to his work in schools and performance spaces, Roberts is the creator and host of a steelpan-focused talk show dedicated to documenting the voices, history, and future of the steelpan community. He aspires to expand this platform into a widely recognized educational and media resource that supports dialogue, visibility, and innovation within the art form. Roberts is also a dedicated father of two, a role that confirms his commitment to mentorship, youth development, and legacy-building through the arts.

As he continues to expand his educational programming, media presence, and performance work, Jahlani Andrew Roberts remains focused on elevating steelpan culture while fostering excellence across all his professional endeavors.