QORR EP#48 MITTOO & McCOOK

Описание: QUEEN OF REGGAE RADIO EP#48 MITTOO & McCOOK

Jackie Mittoo

Jackie Mittoo was one of the most influential keyboardists and composers in the history of Jamaican popular music. Born Donat Roy Mittoo in Brown’s Town, Jamaica, he was a child prodigy who began performing publicly at a young age. By his teens, he became a founding member of the legendary Studio One house band, The Skatalites, where his distinctive organ style helped shape the transition from ska to rocksteady and early reggae. Mittoo’s melodic phrasing, warm Hammond organ tones, and sophisticated arrangements became central to the “Studio One sound,” influencing countless recordings during the 1960s and 1970s.

As a solo artist, Mittoo released a string of instrumental albums that blended reggae rhythms with soul, funk, and jazz influences. Tracks like “Ram Jam” and “Hot Milk” remain classics, celebrated for their groove and musicianship. In the mid-1970s, he relocated to Canada, where he continued recording and producing while expanding reggae’s international reach. His innovative keyboard work laid the foundation for modern reggae and dancehall production, and his compositions are still widely sampled today. Mittoo’s legacy endures as a pioneer whose musical fingerprints are embedded in the evolution of Jamaican music.


Tommy McCook

Tommy McCook was a towering figure in Jamaican music and one of the island’s most accomplished saxophonists. Born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, McCook studied at the Alpha Boys School, an institution renowned for producing many of Jamaica’s finest musicians. His early training in jazz deeply influenced his expressive tenor saxophone style, which later became foundational to ska and reggae.

McCook co-founded The Skatalites in 1964, serving as bandleader and principal arranger. Under his guidance, the group defined the sound of ska with tight horn lines and infectious rhythms. As Jamaican music evolved into rocksteady and reggae, McCook adapted seamlessly, contributing to countless recordings for producers such as Duke Reid and Coxsone Dodd. His work with The Supersonics and other studio bands further cemented his reputation as a masterful instrumentalist and arranger. Known for his disciplined musicianship and rich, melodic tone, McCook helped elevate Jamaican popular music to international recognition. His enduring influence can be heard in generations of horn players who followed in his path.


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This educational program celebrates the rich history and cultural significance of roots reggae music, exploring Rastafari philosophy and lifestyle, while showcasing emerging and established artists. With a lively uplifting vibration, where positive audience interaction is invited.

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