The group styles itself “Jazz Central”. It includes seniors Giovani Barnes, Shane Laurent, Malachi and Malik Maillard, and Central High alumni/UVI student George Maillard. Started by Mario Thomas at Woodson Jr. High, continuing their studies with Stan Joines at Central, these musicians are also currently playing all over the island with YGT, Adjoa, Marsven David, Elvis Pedro, and more.

The director of Jazz Central, S J  has been teaching band at Central High School since 1991 and is well known in the community. He has carried Central students to competitions in Orlando twice, Atlanta twice, the D.C. area twice, Michigan, and Puerto Rico several times. Alumni can be found performing all over the world, and of course in most all of our local bands.