Essential Artist Collection – The Skatalites Ltd Clear Transparent 2LP One Day Deal

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Essential Artist Collection – The Skatalites Limited Gatefold Clear Transparent Vinyl 2LP Set

Overview:

During the early 1960’s, the sound of ska exploded upon Jamaica’s musical landscape, with the driving dynamic sound championed by arguably the greatest ensemble of musicians ever to have performed and recorded on the island.Fronted by legendary saxophonist Tommy McCook, the Skatalites also comprised a veritable who’s who of Kingston-based performers, their number including trombonist Don Drummond, tenor saxman Roland Alphonso, drumming supremo Lloyd Knibb and keyboard prodigy Jackie Mittoo.Following their creation in the summer of ’64, this powerhouse instrumental combo dominated the island’s music industry for 18 glorious months, the very best of their work produced by famed Treasure Isle Records boss, Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid.The best of their output for the celebrated producer is showcased on the ‘Essential Artist Collection’, which sees issue on both as a 2LP vinyl set and a double CD collection, both of which provide the best introduction yet to the music of the incredible, multi-talented and hugely influential Skatalites.

Featured Tracks:

LP1 SIDE 1

(Music Is) My Occupation (Ring of Fire) – Don Drummond, Tommy McCook & The SkatalitesAlley Cat Ska – Tommy McCook & The Baba Brooks BandCool Smoke – Don Drummond & The SkatalitesGarden of Love – Don Drummond & The SkatalitesTwelve Minutes to Go – Tommy McCookGirls Town Ska – The Baba Brooks BandVitamin A – The Baba Brooks BandLP1 SIDE 2

Latin Goes Ska – Lester Sterling & The SkatalitesAlipang – Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond & The SkatalitesLucky Seven – Don Drummond & The Tommy McCook BandMusical Store Room – Frank Anderson & Roland AlphonsoMusical Communion – The Baba Brooks OrchestraSandy Gully – Roland Alphonso & The SkatalitesDoctor Dekker – Don Drummond & The Baba Brooks BandLP2 SIDE 1

Nuclear Weapon – Roland Alphonso & The Baba Brooks BandCorner Stone – Roland Alphonso & The SkatalitesKnockout Punch (aka Cotton Tree) – Baba Brooks & Don DrummondDon De Lion – Don Drummond & The SkatalitesRocket Ship – Tommy McCook & The SkatalitesFeeling Fine – Roland Alphonso & The SkatalitesMesopotamia – Don Drummond & The SkatalitesLP2 SIDE 2

Eastern Standard Time – Don Drummond & The SkatalitesThoroughfare (Treasure Isle) – Don Drummond & The SkatalitesSilver Dollar – Don Drummond & Roland AlphonsoStreet Corner – The SkatalitesUniversity Goes Ska – Don DrummondGood News – The SkatalitesJ.F.K’S Memory – Don Drummond & Tommy McCook