Jazz Ska Attack 1964

by Don Drummond

Jazz Ska Attack 1964 cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 16 November 1999
  • Label: Unknown
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 55:27
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A compilation of Don Drummond's 1964 recordings, the Jamaican trombonist whose work with The Skatalites defined ska. Drummond's melancholic, jazz-influenced trombone lines, cut largely for Studio One and Treasure Isle, are collected from his most productive year.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, political, vocal, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Alipang (3:05)
  2. Thoroughfare (2:53)
  3. Burning Torch (2:39)
  4. Corner Stone (2:23)
  5. Musical Communion (2:39)
  6. Rocket Ship (2:32)
  7. Musical Storeroom (2:23)
  8. Don-De-Lion (2:20)
  9. Cool Smoke (2:52)
  10. Eastern Standard Time (2:41)
  11. Mesopotamia (2:47)
  12. Stampede (2:37)
  13. Silver Dollar (2:58)
  14. Knockout Punch (3:13)
  15. Dr. Dekker (2:49)
  16. Occupation (2:58)
  17. Garden Of Love (3:06)
  18. Feeling Fine (2:56)
  19. Street Corner (3:02)
  20. Don Drummond Memorial (2:34)

Credits

  • Don Drummond - primary artist, trombone, written-by
  • Jackie Mittoo - piano, organ
  • Tommy McCook - tenor saxophone, leader

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