About — Verlando Small: Reimagined

The artist

Verlando Small

Chairman · Saxophonist

Verlando Small is not simply a saxophonist. He is a cultural force emerging from the Caribbean with a global mandate. Rising to prominence as the first non-vocalist to win Jamaica's Digicel Rising Stars competition, Verlando redefined what leadership from an instrument could look like.

In a space designed for vocalists, he proved that tone, discipline, and presence could command national attention without a single lyric. But that was only the beginning.

Today, Verlando stands in excellence and purpose, as a genre-fluid instrumentalist whose sound traverses jazz, reggae, soul, orchestral textures, contemporary worship, and modern chart reinterpretations. He is anchored by faith, and every stage is treated as sacred ground.

Beyond performance, Verlando is committed to building systems: mentoring emerging creatives in financial literacy, brand discipline, and sustainable career architecture. He represents longevity over "hype".

2013 Winner — Digicel Rising Stars (first non-vocalist in competition history)

2013— Collaborations/Performances with Buju Banton & Jermaine Edwards

2026 Verlando Small: Reimagined — inaugural two-night headline concert

Production team

The hands behind the vision.

Executive Producer

Nicole Osborne

CEO of Osborne Consultancy Services. With experience spanning project management, event coordination, and facilities operations, Nicole was the driving force that turned the Reimagined vision into a reality.

Production Manager

Nadia Roxburgh

Jamaican lighting designer and technical theatre practitioner. Former Technical Manager at the Philip Sherlock Centre. Multiple Actor Boy Award nominations for her innovative lighting work.

Stage Manager

Chadwick Morgan

Live event production practitioner and musician with over a decade of experience. His dual background as MD and bassist gives him a rare bridge between creative vision and technical execution.

Executive Assistant

Jaida Adams

Faith-driven strategist and communicator serving as Chief Logistics Manager at Osborne Consultancy Services. Committed to purposeful work executed with excellence and intention.

Musical Director

Evan Mason

Jamaican pianist, MD, and producer working across reggae, gospel, jazz, and contemporary Caribbean music. Trained at Edna Manley. Toured internationally with Chronixx for over a decade.

Asst. MD & Arranger

Joe Davis

Jamaican-British multi-instrumentalist and arranger. Credits include Kirk Franklin, GloRilla, and Mary Mary. Also a visual creative: photography, videography, and web design (such as this) through Chromatics Creative Studios.

Sound Engineer

Keneil Delisser

4× Grammy-nominated Jamaican sound engineer, drummer, and producer. Trained at Edna Manley College. Known for technical precision across live and studio environments.

The band