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JACKIE MITTOO: Jah Rock Style: The Anthology (TJCCD302)

Don’t let the opening track put you off, as it nearly did me, we’re talking here of Rockers style mid to late 70’s reggae, on the edge of dub, with relaxed yet energenitic grooves. All the usual, though at that time embryonic electronic gimmickry, gives the whole thing a great vibe, though it’s a bit unusual to have this style of organ taking the lead. Against the backdrop of effects the organ sounds positively middle of the road because its not a stabbing punchy organ but its easy and melodic.

A Rocking sensation cuts a pace, but things get positively better on The Avenger and the Penetrator. Self produced up to track 8 with Standing Ovation being a favourite

For the rest we stay at Dynamic (in the main) but with Bunny lee at the controls. The vibe is similar but there is a change in style or production on the organ, its alltogether harder, funkier and better, more upfront. Channel One Crash , earthquake and In Cold Blood being the picks.

JACKIE MITTOO: Jah Rock Style: The Anthology (TJCCD302)

Format: CD album Released: Nov 21 2005 Price: £12.99 Jackie recorded extensively with Bunny Lee in the late seventies - cutting numerous instrumental sides in the 'Rockers' style and backed by some of Jamaica's finest session players. The best of these organ-led sessions appeared on four hugely sought-after albums and it is these collections that provide the source for this compilation. With many of the featured recordings previously unissued on CD this is truly a must-have for any self-respecting Reggae fan.

Tracklisting

Youýll Never Find

A Rocking Sensation

World Of Love

The Avenger

The Penetrater (aka The Scientist)

Mediator

Standing Ovation (aka Midnight Special)

Jah Rock Style (aka Ram Jam)

Hot Blood

Channel One Crash

Brain Mark

Earthquake

Atom Sounds (aka The Magician)

A Revolting Rockers

In Cold Blood

Hot Milk

Darker Shade

Drum Song

North Of The Sun

Super Charge

One Step Forward

Who Done It