The Soul Brothers – Hot Shot (1967)

 

 

 

 

 

 The Soul Brothers – Hot Shot (1967) | Studio One Ska & Reggae Classic

 

 

 

Studio One  records‎ 1967 – SOLP 112

 

 

 notes:

Released in 1967, Hot Shot by The Soul Brothers stands as one of the 
defining instrumental albums of the Studio One era. Blending ska, 
early reggae, and soul influences, this record captures a pivotal moment
 in Jamaican music history—when the upbeat energy of ska was gradually 
evolving into the slower, groove-driven rocksteady sound.
Formed after the breakup of The Skatalites, The Soul Brothers featured 
some of Jamaica’s most talented musicians, including keyboard maestro 
Jackie Mittoo. Hot Shot is not just an album—it’s a snapshot of a musical 
transition that would shape reggae for decades to come.
Recorded at the legendary Studio One in Kingston, Hot Shot showcases 
tight rhythms, rich organ melodies, and jazz-influenced arrangements. 
The album highlights the musicianship of a group that helped define 
the sound of an entire era.

Crédits:

The group was essentially the successor to the Skatalites and the 
house band at Studio One, 
so the lineup mixes core members with session players:

Principal members (most associated with Hot Shot)
Jackie Mittoo – piano, organ (bandleader figure)
Roland Alphonso – tenor sax
Johnny Moore – trumpet
Lloyd Brevett – bass
Additional band members (documented in this period)
Wallin Cameron – guitar
Bunny Williams – drums

Session musicians (specific credits tied to Hot Shot-era Studio One recordings)
Some releases and discographical sources list slightly different session
 players (common for Studio One recordings, where personnel rotated):

    Bass – Bryan Atkinson
    Drums – Joe Isaacs
    Guitar – Harry Haughton
    Piano, Organ – Jackie Mittoo
    Tenor Saxophone – Dennis Campbell
    Trumpet, Leader – Bobby Ellis

Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, mid-1960s (≈1966–67)
The Soul Brothers were the in-house studio band, 
backing many artists while also cutting instrumental

 Tracklist:

A1     Lawman
Written-By – David Livingston (3)
A2     Fiddler On The Roof     
A3     Something Else
Written-By – J. Gwangwa*, S. Levine*
A4     P. Cafe     
A5     Wakie Wakie
Written-By – Coxsone*
A6     Instant Jerk
Written-By – C. Dodd*, J. Mitto*    
B1     Early Bird
Written-By – Coxsone*
B2     Lemon Tree
Written-By – Will Holt    
B3     Sound Pressure
Written-By – Coxsone*
B4     Hot Shot
Written-By – C. Lisco*, N. Ameno*, T. Shannon*
B5     Sugar Cane
Written-By – Coxsone*
B6     More And More
Written-By – Sol Lake

 

 

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