I got booked for a gig through a booking agent ... when I showed up the client asked where the steel drums where ... I played some reggae, calypso, etc. but played a number of 'standards' using those styles and steel drum and marimba voices ... the client was thrilled at the end of the night ... told me they really loved the 'island' music ...
Gotta LOVE an arranger when you can't have a band ...

t.