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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11)
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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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Ernest Ranglin
Guitar In Ernest
(CD)
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T Shirt (Official)
Kiddus I -- White M (5.6oz)
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Various
Coxsone's Dramatic And Music Centre
(LP)
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Long Sleeve T Shirt
Firehouse -- Navy XL
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Don Drummond, Skatalites
One Beer, One Scotch, One Burbon (Take 1)
(7")
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Hubert Porter with The Jamaican Calypsonians
Calypsos From Jamaica
(LP)
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Cavaliers
Blue Ska
(7")
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Lennie Hibbert
Moonlight Party
(LP)
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Various Artists
Jamaica Jazz From Federal Records: Carib Roots, Jazz, Mento, Latin, Merengue & Rhumba 1960-1968 (2LP
(LP)
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Lennie Hibbert
Moonlight Party
(LP)
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Divider
12"/LP White Plastic Divider
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Polylined Paper Sleeve
12" White Polylined Paper QTY. 50
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Polylined Paper Sleeve
12" White Polylined Paper QTY. 10
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Vinyl Hard Cover
12"/LP Vinyl Hard Cover
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Card Sleeve
12"/LP White Plain Jacket without Hole
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