The Skatalites - Bashaka LP
SKU: JUMP170
Description:
US import!
The Skatalites are more than a band, they are an institution, an
aggregation of top-notch musicians who didn’t merely define the
sound of Jamaica, but WERE the sound in the ’60s. Frequently
credited as the originators of ska - the Skatalites’ various
members banded together as both an original group and the often
uncredited backing band for artists/producers such as Prince Buster
and Duke Reid. Although the group officially existed in its
original incarnation for less than 18 months (1964-1965), its
members brought their signature styles to thousands of the island’s
releases.
Following a handful of reunions in the ’70s and early ’80s, the
Skatalites re-formed for good in 1986 and, over subsequent decades,
have included a rotating lineup of both original members and
newcomers responsible for late-period highlights like 1994’s
“Hi-Bop Ska” and 2000’s “Bashaka”, now reissued on vinyl for the
first time.
BASHAKA is an album lost in time, plagued by a label
bankruptcy and released when mainstream’s support for the genre had
waned. Simply put, this brilliant album never got the credit it
deserves! Original members Lloyd Knibb, Lloyd Brevett, Lester
Sterling and Cedric Brooks lead the charge into scorching ska
instrumentals and rootsy jazz reggae, Doreen Shaffer adds beautiful
vocals on ska tunes “Oh baby” and “Reach for the Sky”, while
special guest Ken Boothe delivers the mid-tempo groover “I Never
Knew”. Brand new updated art by Chema Skandal.
Format & package: LP, orange/red
vinyl
Record label: Jump Up
Year of release: 2023
Tracks:
A1 Ska Latte
A2 Sky Rocket
A3 Ska Of Iran
A4 Tanya
A5 Roland Ride Along
A6 Wild Honey
B1 Reach For The Sky
B2 Milk Lane Shuffle
B3 What A Day
B4 I Never Knew (What A Queen Was Like)
B5 Magic Muffin
B6 Hail Tommy McCook
B7 Oh Baby
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