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* ESSENTIAL OVERVIEW *, August 16, 2005
This review is from: Real Cool Anthology 1966-1977 (Audio CD)
This set is a very high quality two-disc overview of Tommy McCook's career from 1966-1978. Trojan Records is to be commended for another great job, including fine sound restoration. The first disc showcases Tommy McCook's post-Skatalites career with his brilliant band, The Supersonics. Beginning with hyper-ska workouts, then moving into rocksteady, Tommy gradually expands to include all sorts of influences. By disc two we see the saxaphonist working in jazz, funk, dub, and myriad other styles, though all presented with thoroughly jamaican rhythms and vibes. Tommy works with a lot of famous producers and mixers (Duke Reid, Lee Perry, King Tubby, Yabby You, Bunny Lee, etc.) and the honest-to-goodness greatest Jamaican musicians. In short, there is no competition...this is the ultimate overview of Tommy McCook's golden years.
Along with this set, I would also recommend the brilliant Blood & Fire release of two Tommy McCook masterpieces on one cd, "Blazing Horns/Tenor In Roots," mixed by King Tubby and Prince jammy.
Enjoy!
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