Various - Studio One Freedom Sounds: The Sound Of Young Jamaica (2LP)
Soul Jazz Records UK 196-
¥3780 (US$34.68)
Various Artists - Kentone Ska from Federal Records: Skalvouvia 1963-1965
Dub Store Records JPN 1963- 1965
¥3240 (US$29.72)
Founder of Jamaica’s first recording studio, Ken Khouri produced early ska classics
14 first-rate ska pieces including previously unreleased materials from undoubtedly the industry leading Federal Records that consisted the virtuoso Ernest Ranglin and co.
Various Artists - BMN Ska & Rock Steady: Always Together 1964-1968
Dub Store Records JPN 1964- 1968
¥3240 (US$29.72)
Marvellous music from Ronnie Nasally… one of the founding fathers of the Jamaican music business
Includes vital vocals from The Blues Busters and The Maytals, eccentric Chinese rock steady from Stephen Chang and one of the first deejay records, ‘Ska-ing West’, from the legendary Sir Lord Comic. Incomparable!
Hubert Porter with The Jamaican Calypsonians - Calypsos From Jamaica
¥2880 (US$26.42)
50’s Jamaican mento at its best, reissue of a double 10 inch album into one solid disc.
Happy and delightful Jamaican mento played by local jazz musicians, recorded in the golden age of 78rpm SP singles.
Various - Merritone Rock Steady 3: Bang Bang Rock Steady 1966-1968 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1966- 1967
¥4320 (US$39.63)
Superior rock steady from the vaults of Federal Records
The third edition in this universally acclaimed series including giant of the genre, Hopeton Lewis, and a scintillating selection of hit records and previously unreleased material.
Various Artists - Dancing Down Orange Street
¥2880 (US$26.42)
A seriously sought after classic album of rocksteady and uptempo reggae hits
from 1969
Various Artists - Gay Feet: Every Night featuring Baba Brooks and his Band
¥2880 (US$26.42)
Ska, Jump Up and Soul! The authentic early sixties sound of the Caribbean
A shimmering showcase of the wonderful work of Jamaica’s first and foremost female record producer, Mrs Sonia Pottinger, featuring the inimitable talents of Oswald ‘Baba’ Brooks and his Recording Band with their 1966 debut album.
Ray Carless, Club Skaaville All Stars - Moment In Time: A Tribute To Usain
Club Skaaville UK 2017
¥2280 (US$20.92)
Crazy Baldhead - Crazy Baldhead Has A Posse: 1997-2004
Stubborn Records US 1997- 2004
¥2680 ¥2380 (US$21.83)
Monty Neysmith, Bishops - Monty Neysmith Meets The Bishops
Jump Up Records 2017
¥2680 ¥2380 (US$21.83)
Rico Rodriguez & Friends - Unreleased Early Recordings: Shuffle & Boogie 1960 (10"LP)
¥3240 (US$29.72)
Previously unreleased early shuffle and boogie recordings from the ‘Man from Wareika’: Rico Rodriguez
One of the most talented musicians of his generation, trombonist Rico, was a key player and founding father of Jamaican music who went on to establish ska in Britain in the early sixties and then add authenticity to the Two Tone ska revival of the late seventies. Hear him here at the outset of his incredible musical journey…
Skatalites - Independence Ska And The Far East Sound: Original Ska Sounds From The Skatalites 1963-65 (2LP)
Soul Jazz Records UK / Studio One 1963- 1965
¥3780 (US$34.68)
The Techniques & Friends - Winston Riley's Rock Steady & Early Reggae 1968-1969
Dub Store Records JPN 1968- 1969
¥3240 (US$29.72)
Winston Riley started his production career as a singer with an enviable track record, having formed the Techniques in 1962 and hitting the top of the charts two years later with the splendid ‘Little Did You Know’ for Duke Reid’s esteemed Treasure Isle label. When the frantic ska beat slowed down and turned into rocksteady Winston remained the only permanent component of the Techniques, arguably Jamaica’s finest vocal group.
As the beat changed yet again from rock steady to the faster reggae format, Winston’s thoughts turned to production, and he decided to create his own ‘Techniques’ label. A serious man with a serious work ethic, the quality of his music was apparent from the start as he released hit after hit, producing and singing as part of the different combinations of singers and vocal groups that he worked with.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
¥2880 (US$26.42)
Rare and seriously sought after instrumental album of Gay Feet rocksteady hits from 1968.
Eleven elegant instrumental tracks, and one female vocal, showcasing the tenor sax artistry of master musician Roland Alphonso, ably assisted by Aubrey Adams on organ and the inestimable Lynn Taitt on guitar, interpreting a selection of Mrs Pottinger’s most memorable hits of the era.
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Merritone compilation vol. 3
Vol. 3 of Merritone compilation album is now available on 2LP and CD format.
Latin, African Jazz etc.
