The time span of the Skatalites career considering their output of litually 100s of sides of music, was a relatively short one of just over two years. We have delved into the vaults of Wirl Records and have selected some tunes that show the dexterity of the band and what great sounds this group of musicians were capable of producing and the high quality they maintained. They recorded before they were named as a collective The Skatalites, when personal and financial problems became an issue the band split into two halves. Jackie Mittoo and Roland Alfonso going on to form The Soul Brothers band for Coxsone Dodd. Tommy McCook moving over to work with Duke Reid as musical director. Sadly Don Drummond suffering for years from depression would see his career cut short ending in Belle Vue hospital in 1969. But while together they cut some of the finest Ska Sounds to be found on record. We hope you enjoy this set.
(Kingston Sounds/ 2024)
Tracklist:
A1 Wise Man
A2 Skylarka
A3 Wild Man Street
A4 Cow Town Skank
A5 Northern Sound
A6 Convention
A7 The Joker From La Boka
B1 Legs Man
B2 Greenwich Farm
B3 Girls Town
B4 Tip Toe
B5 Gold Coast
B6 Boys Town
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 30 August, 2024.
