The father of ska trombone. The early stirrings of Rico Rodriguez.
A valuable record exploring the origins of Rico Rodriguez, who would later become a legend.
On the eve of ska's birth, their playing is set to the "shuffle and boogie" rhythm, which still shows strong R&B influences. You can already feel the spirit that would lead Jamaican music in the future from the fresh, distinctive horns.
7 TRACKS:
1)
Rico Rodriguez - South Of The Border
2)
Rico Rodriguez - Monaco Boogie
3)
Hortense Ellis - I've Got A Secret
4)
Rico Rodriguez - Sirent
5)
Federal Singers - Funny Thing To Say
6)
Federal Singers - You'd Better Marry Me
7)
Rico Rodriguez & Herman Hersang - Sinclair Special
Transferred By [Digital From Original Master Tape] - Paul Khouri
Liner Notes - Harry Hawks
Design - Tetsufumi Saito
Coordinator, A&R - Naoki Ienaga
Transferred By [Digital From Original Master Tape] - Naoki Ienaga
