Laurel Aitken - " Pioneer Of Jamaican Music Vol. 1 "

Here for the first time on CD, the foundation music of Laurel Aitken. This compilation is the most complete available, showcasing not only early Ska recordings, but also Boogie-Shuffle, R & B and Calypso. Laurel Aitken has lived 11 years in Cuba, 22 years in Jamaica and 39 years in England, this tracks have been recorded in the late 50's and early 60's, includes hit tracks produced by the late Duke Reid, as well as featuring the talents of Ska legends - Ernest Ranglin, Rico Rodriguez, Val Bennet, Ken Richards, Stanley Ribbs, Ruddy & Sketto, Booby Gaynair and Eddie Thornton, just to mention that today, he is 72 and still performing live all over the world, still recording, still creating history and it's legacy for years to come.

THIS IS REGGAE'S FOUNDATION ...

Tracks :

  1. Ghana Independence (They Got It) - Recorded in Kingston 1957
  2. Mas Charlie (prisioner Song) - Recorded in Kingston 1957
  3. Nebuchadnezzer - Recorded in Kingston 1957
  4. Baba Kill Me Goat - Recorded in Kingston 1959
  5. Tribute To Collie Smith - Recorded in Kingston 1959
  6. West Indian Cricket - Recorded in London 1963
  7. Aitken's Boogie - Recorded in Kingston 1957
  8. Come Back Jeannie - Recorded in London 1960
  9. Mary Lee - Recorded in London 1960
  10. Yea Yea Baby - Recorded in London 1960
  11. If It's Money You Need - Recorded in Kingston 1959
  12. Low Down Dirty Girl - Recorded in Kingston 1959/60
  13. Railroad Track - Recorded in London 1960
  14. Going Back To Kansas City - Recorded in London 1962
  15. Judgement Day - Recorded in Kingston 1960
  16. Mash Potato Boogie - Recorded in London 1961
  17. Bossa Nova Hop - Recorded in London 1963
  18. Zion - Recorded in London 1963
  19. Mary Don't You Weep - Recorded in London 1965
  20. Bachelor Life - Recorded in London 1964
  21. You Was Up - Recorded in London 1964
  22. We Shall Overcome - Recorded in London 1966
  23. Green Banana - Recorded in London 1966
  24. Looking For My Baby - Recorded in London 1966
  25. I Believe - Recorded in London 1965