Roland Alphonso

Roland Alphonso
Born: Jan 12, 1931 in Havana, Cuba
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Died: Nov 20, 1998 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Reggae
Styles: Ska, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Calypso
Biography: Saxophonist Roland Alphonso was one of the major figures of early ska and reggae on several fronts: his recordings as a soloist and bandleader, his work as a member of the Skatalites, his prolific log of session appearances on 1960s Jamaican recordings, and his role as arranger for Studio One. Although ...Read full biography
Reggae Sax
Label: Rohit
Critics' Rating:
Tasty jazz-tinged sax solos and smart, aggressive playing highlight this collection spotlighting one of Jamaica's premier studio musicians. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide ...Read full review
More Roland Alphonso albums: Main Albums (1), Compilations (2)
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