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Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Double Vinyl from The Skatalites During the early 1960βs, the sound of ska exploded upon Jamaicaβs musical landscape, with the driving dynamic sound ch&ioned 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 whoβs who of Kingstonbased 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 β64, this powerhouse instrumental combo dominated the islandβs music industry for 18 glorious months, the very best of their work produced by famed Treasure Isle Records boss, Arthur βDukeβ Reid.The best of their output for the celebrated producer is showcased on the βEssential Artist Collectionβ, 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, multitalented and hugely influential Skatalites.
