Various – Studio One Scorcher Vol. 2 (2xLP)
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The legendary Skatalites, alongside the later Studio One in-house bands - the Soul Vendors, Sound Dimension, Soul Defenders and Brentford Road All Stars – were as much a part of the classic Studio One sound as were the singers that they accompanied such as Alton Ellis, Horace Andy, Marcia Griffiths and Bob Marley and The Wailers.
This album features many of the musicians involved with Studio One who literally defined Reggae music. From the Skatalites members Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso, Jackie Mittoo to killer sidemen such as trombonist Vin Gordon (A/K/A Don Drummond Jnr), saxophonist Cedric "Im" Brooks, keyboardist and Twelve Tribes of Israel member Pablove Black.
Many of the rhythms that these musicians created became the back-bone of the Jamaican musical world and their songs have been replayed and re-versioned by 1000s of Reggae producers ever-since.
The album features classic and super-rare tracks all recorded under Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd’s supervision at the legendary recording studio and record label. As well as sixteen killer tracks the album comes with new sleevenotes and photography by Dennis Morris and Adrian Boot making this another essential Studio One Reggae release for connoisseurs of Reggae and newcomers alike.
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A1 Dick Tracy
A2 Frozen Soul
A3 Joe Grazer
A4 Black Wax
A5 Father Forgive Him
B1 High Locks
B2 Nimble Foot Ska
B3 Sidewalk Doctor
B4 Cousin Joe Pt. 1
C1 A Big Car
C2 Sound Almighty
C3 After Christmas
D1 Race Track
D2 Jamaica Bolero
D3 Black Is Black
D4 Gumbay Jump