The leading pianist of Jamaican dance music since the 1930s, this is the only jazz album he recorded in the 60s. George Moxey has made an effort in the making of Jamaican dance music since the 1930s, teaching local musicians and has been praised as “Uncle George”. Born in Nassau, the capital of Bahama, Moxey moved to Jamaica in the 1930s where he formed and led an 8-piece band since 1939. His band took a big part in developing the local ballrooms and radio stations, therefore by the 1950s, he was a vital musician in Kingston music scene. This is a lounge style Caribbean jazz by himself and the Ernest Ranglin trio. By the young Ranglin at the time, Moxey must have appeared like a giant although the trio’s performances beautifully support Moxey at all times. It would be hard not to pay attention to the combination of this piano and guitar geniuses, the whole album is mainly constructed with the traditional calypso and jazz standards, though it also contains solo piano and organ ballads as well. As Moxey used to play organs for churches, it’s interesting how you can hear bits and pieces of those influences in his music, however it may be difficult to separate the Churches and Bibles by the background of Jamaican music. After leaving Jamaica, he became an ambassador of the Caribbean music and by the 50s he already become a legend there. This sound is the zest of good ole’ days, daddy Ken Khouri's Federal Records and having it as a real background, Jamaican music develops into Ska, Reggae to modern Ragga. Everything has its own roots, so as the Jamaican music.
11 TRACKS:
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The Breeze And I
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Medley (a) I Love You Truly (b) Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
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Medley (a) Mary's Lamb (b) Grandfather's Clock
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C'est Magnifique
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Sonata
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Stardust Melody
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I Love You Truly
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Sol Tropical
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Autumn Leaves
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Medley (a) As Time Goes By (b) I Didn't Know What Time It Was
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I Hear A Rhapsody
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Produced By: Ken Khouri Recorded At: Federal Studio Engineered By: Richard Khouri
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Musicians Lead Guitar: Ernest Ranglin Piano: George Moxey
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Lennie Hibbert
Moonlight Party
(LP)
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Eddie Perkins, Patsy
Take These Chains From My Heart
(7")
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T Shirt (Official)
Firehouse-- White L (5.6oz)
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T Shirt (Official)
Kiddus I -- ブラック XL (5.6oz)
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Hubert Porter with The Jamaican Calypsonians
Calypsos From Jamaica
(CD)
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T Shirt (Official)
Kiddus I -- Black M (5.6oz)
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Various
Coxsone's Dramatic And Music Centre
(LP)
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Lennie Hibbert
Moonlight Party
(CD)
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T Shirt (Official)
Firehouse -- White M (5.6oz)
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Various
Reggae Anthology: Definitive Collection Of Federal Records (2CD)
(CD)
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Mailing Envelope
12"/LP Mailing Envelopes
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Paper Sleeve
12"/LP Brown Paper
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Stylus Cleaner
Groovy Stylus Cleaning Kit
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Polylined Paper Sleeve
12" White Polylined Paper QTY. 50
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Cleaner
Groovy Spray Vinyl Cleaner (32 oz.)
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