Jackie Mittoo - In Africa DOUBLE LP
SKU: MISSYOU031
Description:
Referred to as "one of Reggae's quietest superstars" Jackie Mitto
aka "The Keyboard King" had a remarkable path in Reggae music, a
protege of Sly Stone, he started his career as part of Studio One's
in house recording band and later went on to work with artists such
as Bob Marley, UB40, Barry White, Peter Tosh and Oscar
Peterson.
This album was the result of a rare occasion of being on tour in
Africa and establishing musical connections with musicians from
Ghana, recorded in Accra and mixed in London. Predominantly
instrumental, this album is essential to any dub conscientious
record collection, as it culminates the career of a Reggae legend
whilst under new influences in West Africa resulting in an
unmistakably characteristic modern dub sound. Extended
reissue on vinyl with remixes previously only availably on CD
format.
Format & package: DOUBLE LP,
extended reissue
Record label: Miss You Records
Year of release: 2023 (reissued)
Tracks:
A1 Play For The Prisoners
A2 Gaffer With Cedis
A3 Major T-BAY Loves Girls
B1 Shake a Leg High Life
B2 One Touch
B3 African Thriller
B4 Lonely Nights of Lome
C1 All Night in Accra
C2 Jah Bless Africa
C3 No Show in Togo
D1 Where Did Major Go. (Remix)
D2 Thrilla - Night of the Assasin Remix
D3 Midnight in Accra Remix
D4 Where did the Major Go Remix
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