The Skatalites – Ska-Boo-Da-Ba
Album
Before rocksteady and reggae, ska was the euphoric sound of newly independent Jamaica, and the Skatalites were its great studio band. This instrumental set showcases the horn front line, Don Drummond's soulful trombone, Tommy McCook's tenor and Roland Alphonso's fiery leads, over Lloyd Knibb's driving offbeat drums. The jazz-steeped solos and buoyant rhythms make it an essential document of Caribbean music.