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| Born: Jan 1, 1932 | Avg.User Rating: 6 Ratings |
| Died: May 5, 1998 in Atlanta, GA |
| Styles: Ska, Rocksteady |
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| Biography: The leader of the legendary Skatalites, tenor saxophonist Tommy McCook was among the most innovative and influential Jamaican musicians of his generation, a prime catalyst behind the evolution and international popularity of ska and reggae. Born in 1932, McCook learned to play sax while attending Kingston's ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1969 Label: Beatville Critics' Rating:  This reissue is being marketed as a ska classic, which is understandable since Tommy McCook was a charter member of the Skatalites and, therefore, one of the primary architects of the ska sound. However, ...Read full reviewReleased: 1998 Label: Moon Critics' Rating:  Authentic Ska Sound of Tommy McCook finds the lead tenor saxophonist surrounded by other ska legends including other members of the Skatalites (keyboardist Bill Smith, bassist Lloyd Brevett, trombonist ...Read full review
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