Name: Dubbing With Horns
Brand: Tommy McCook

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JRCD043

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18 Tracks.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-26

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Standard:20

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5060135760816

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

JRLP043

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14 Tracks

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5060135760823

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Tommy McCook

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Jamaican Recordings

Jamaican Recordings is a British reggae label that has been successfully run by Gary Hall. With a passion for reggae music, Jamaican Recordings has become known for its high-quality releases and dedication to preserving the authentic sound of Jamaican music. Through their carefully curated selection of artists and albums, they have established themselves as an authoritative voice in the reggae industry.

Under Gary Hall's guidance, Jamaican Recordings has consistently delivered exceptional music that captures the essence of Jamaica's rich musical heritage. Their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the original recordings sets them apart from other labels in the industry.

Whether you're a seasoned reggae enthusiast or new to the genre, Jamaican Recordings offers a diverse range of albums that cater to all tastes. From classic hits to rare gems, their extensive catalog showcases some of the best reggae music ever recorded.

Tommy McCook was a founding member of The Skatalites and The Supersonics, and is considered a very important Jamaican saxophone player. Born in Havana, Cuba on 3 March 1927, his family moved to Jamaica in 1933. He received a good musical education at Alpha School. McCook's career began in 1943 when he performed with the Eric Dean Orchestra, one of the best bands on the island at that time. He later joined Don Hitchman's sextet, which became one of the first Jamaican bands to be recorded.

In the early fifties, Tommy played as a soloist in Roy Coburn's Blu-Flames band alongside renowned musicians such as Don Drummond, Cluett Johnson, and Ken Williams. In 1954, he moved to Nassau, Bahamas where he played gigs alongside Ernest Ranglin. It was during his time in Miami, Florida that McCook first encountered jazz music and was heavily influenced by artists like John Coltrane.

McCook went on to play with various musicians and made significant contributions to early ska recordings by adding elements of jazz. He eventually formed The Skatalites in June 1964 with other talented musicians including Jackie Mittoo, Lloyd Knibbs, and Johnny Moore. After their breakup following Don Drummond's tragic incident in 1965, McCook produced records for Arthur "Duke" Reid's Treasure Isle label

Tommy McCook founding member of the legendary group The Skatalites and the master session musician has left his mark over all the different styles of Jamaican music. The big band sound that leads to the beginning of Ska, to the forefront of Rocksteady and throughout the various stages that Reggae music would mutate itself into. All carrying Tommy McCook's distinctive stamp that always added a flavour to the songs style.

The 1970's sound that reggae mutated to would be heavier in feel lead by Bass and Drums with the organ pushed to the forefront. But many of the up and coming Producers like Bunny Lee (The Aggrovators Band), Joe Gibbs (The Professionals Band) and Studio's like the Hookim brothers Channel 1 set up had the foresight to keep using the musicianship of Tommy McCook and his arrangement skills to enhance this new sound.

It’s from this rich period that Kingston Sounds have compiled a selection of some of Mr McCook's greatest cuts that featured him blowing over some great tracks, that stripped of their vocals sees Tommy replace that with some fantastic lead lines. 