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Jack Ruby Presents

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Hey Reggae Fans... This album has AWFULL sound quality, and track 12 on my CD had a big sound gap right in the middle of it! Complete junk. This is a cheap rip-off of another CD called "Jack Ruby Presents The Black Foundation," which is a FANTASTIC album. The other reviewer who gave this knock off a five star rating must have been thinking of the other album instead- an easy mistake, given the nearly identical titles. So, stear clear of this fake rip-off and go for the real thing, "Jack Ruby Presents The Black Foundation."

The infamous Jack Ruby is a legend in the halls of reggae music. He wasn't as famous as some of his counterparts, Joe Gibbs, Clemont Dodd or even Bunny Lee, but Ruby carved out his own niche and his own sound to stamp the Jamaican music scene of the time.
His protege's include, a young Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear, w/ the classic "Marcus Garvey" and the Big Youth DJ version. Ruby also worked w/ top artists such as Justin Hinds & the Dominoes, Lee Scratch and the Heptones w/ an unreleased version of "African Child" there are also some unknown artists such as The Eagles, and the backing band The Disciples, who are well known musicians. The album is full and rich w/horns and melodic harmonies and a deep roots/Rasta feel. Ruby is also known for his role in the classic film "Rockers" in which he plays himself.
This is a delightful album to have!!