The Original Ska-Talites – Ska Authentic (Studio One SOL 9006) | Classic Jamaican Ska Vinyl Review
Studio One records 1967 – SOL 9006
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When discussing the birth of Jamaican ska, few albums carry as much
historical importance as Ska Authentic by The Original Ska-Talites.
Released on the legendary Studio One label under catalog number SOL 9006,
this recording captures the energetic sound that helped define
Jamaican popular music during the early 1960s.
The Ska-Talites were not simply another studio band. They were the musicians
behind countless recordings produced by Studio One founder
Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd and became the backbone of
Jamaica's thriving music industry.
Combining jazz improvisation, Caribbean rhythms, rhythm & blues, and
mento influences, the group created an unmistakable sound that would
inspire rocksteady, reggae, and countless ska revival bands around the world.
In spring 1964, The Skatalites recorded their first LP Ska Authentic at
Studio One in Kingston and toured Jamaica as the creators of ska. Their
producers were Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid, Prince Buster, Vincent "King" Edwards,
Justin "Phillip" Yap, Leslie Kong, Lindon Pottinger, Sonia Pottinger
and Vincent "Randy" Chin. The Skatalites led sessions with top artists
and worked with young talents such as Delroy Wilson,
Desmond Dekker, The Wailers, Lee Perry, etc.
credits:
Musician Instrument
Tommy McCook Tenor saxophone, flute
Roland Alphonso Tenor saxophone
Lester Sterling Alto saxophone
Don Drummond Trombone
Johnny "Dizzy" Moore Trumpet
Jackie Mittoo Piano, organ
Jerome "Jah Jerry" Haynes Guitar
Lloyd Brevett Bass
Lloyd Knibb Drums
Session musicians associated with the Ska Authentic period
While the LP itself is generally credited to the nine
core members above, Studio One sessions from 1964–65
often included additional players depending on the tune:
Ernest Ranglin – lead guitar
Baba Brooks – trumpet
Raymond Harper – trumpet
Dennis "Ska" Campbell – tenor saxophone
Lloyd Richards – keyboards
Aubrey Adams – piano/organ
Vocalists who worked with the Skatalites during
the same Studio One period include:
Doreen Shaffer
Lord Tanamo
Tony DaCosta
Jackie Opel (on some recordings and live performances)
Recording details
Studio: Studio One (also known as Jamaica Recording Studio)
Producer: Clement "Coxsone" Dodd
Recording period: Spring–1964, shortly after the Skatalites
formally came together as Studio One's house band.
Release: 1965 (SOL 9006).
One important historical note: although Ska Authentic is
presented as a Skatalites album, several tracks are vocal
recordings by Studio One artists backed by the Skatalites.
For example, the album includes performances by Lee Perry,
Lord Brynner, The Maytals, and Delroy Wilson,
with the Skatalites serving as the backing band.
tracklist:
A1 Lee Harvey Oswald
A2 Bridge View
A3 President Kennedy
A4 Further East
A5 Ska In Vienna Woods
A6 You're So Delightful
B1 Four Corners Of The World
B2 Scrap Iron
B3 Feeling Good
B4 Royal Flush
B5 Ball Of Fire
B6 Christine Keiler
Combining jazz improvisation, Caribbean rhythms, rhythm & blues, and
mento influences, the group created an unmistakable sound that would
inspire rocksteady, reggae, and countless ska revival bands around the world.
In spring 1964, The Skatalites recorded their first LP Ska Authentic at
Studio One in Kingston and toured Jamaica as the creators of ska. Their
producers were Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid, Prince Buster, Vincent "King" Edwards,
Justin "Phillip" Yap, Leslie Kong, Lindon Pottinger, Sonia Pottinger
and Vincent "Randy" Chin. The Skatalites led sessions with top artists
and worked with young talents such as Delroy Wilson,
Desmond Dekker, The Wailers, Lee Perry, etc.
credits:
Musician Instrument
Tommy McCook Tenor saxophone, flute
Roland Alphonso Tenor saxophone
Lester Sterling Alto saxophone
Don Drummond Trombone
Johnny "Dizzy" Moore Trumpet
Jackie Mittoo Piano, organ
Jerome "Jah Jerry" Haynes Guitar
Lloyd Brevett Bass
Lloyd Knibb Drums
Session musicians associated with the Ska Authentic period
While the LP itself is generally credited to the nine
core members above, Studio One sessions from 1964–65
often included additional players depending on the tune:
Ernest Ranglin – lead guitar
Baba Brooks – trumpet
Raymond Harper – trumpet
Dennis "Ska" Campbell – tenor saxophone
Lloyd Richards – keyboards
Aubrey Adams – piano/organ
Vocalists who worked with the Skatalites during
the same Studio One period include:
Doreen Shaffer
Lord Tanamo
Tony DaCosta
Jackie Opel (on some recordings and live performances)
Recording details
Studio: Studio One (also known as Jamaica Recording Studio)
Producer: Clement "Coxsone" Dodd
Recording period: Spring–1964, shortly after the Skatalites
formally came together as Studio One's house band.
Release: 1965 (SOL 9006).
One important historical note: although Ska Authentic is
presented as a Skatalites album, several tracks are vocal
recordings by Studio One artists backed by the Skatalites.
For example, the album includes performances by Lee Perry,
Lord Brynner, The Maytals, and Delroy Wilson,
with the Skatalites serving as the backing band.
tracklist:
A1 Lee Harvey Oswald
A2 Bridge View
A3 President Kennedy
A4 Further East
A5 Ska In Vienna Woods
A6 You're So Delightful
B1 Four Corners Of The World
B2 Scrap Iron
B3 Feeling Good
B4 Royal Flush
B5 Ball Of Fire
B6 Christine Keiler
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