JAMAICA JAZZ 1931-1962

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Label
Frémeaux
Release Date
May 1, 2016
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The best Jamaican musicians brought a substantial, masterful contribution to jazz. Their belated recognition reveals truly original, spirited and sophisticated styles. At long last, the rare, little known albeit greatest recordings of the founders of Jamaican jazz are gathered here, fully annotated in a 32-page booklet by Bruno Blum. They include strong personalities such as Wilton Gaynair, Cecil Lloyd, Billy Cooke; Ernest Ranglin’s quirky guitar playing and groundbreaking afro-jazz by Count Ossie’s drum orchestra, as well as the legendary Joe Harriott, Roland Alphonso, Tommy McCook, Don Drummond and Rico Rodriguez. These musicians, who were about to create ska and reggae, breathe stunning life into swing, mento, blues, hard bop and soul jazz. PATRICK FReMEAUX


Product Description:


  • Release Date: May 01, 2016


  • UPC: 3561302563626


  • Catalog Number: FA5636


  • Label: Frémeaux


  • Number of Discs: 3


  • Composer: Various


  • Performer: Alphonso, Drummond, Mccook, Rodriguez, Ranglin, Ossie, Harriott, King, Lloyd, Fly