Sounds From The Ancient Archive spotlights Cedric "Im" Brooks

Since Soul Jazz hasn't yet hit on the brilliant idea of compiling the Studio One work of Cedric "Im" Brooks, Nat Birchall has done a 2hr mix of his own.

Here's the scoop from host Nat Birchall...

Coming up this Saturday, June 16th on my Sounds From the Ancient Archive show, a VERY SPECIAL mix featuring the legendary tenor sax man Cedric "Im" Brooks. Pure Studio 1 recordings back to back for two solid hours! You won’t hear this collection of recordings anywhere else believe me! Featuring his Classic album ‘Im Flash Forward’ plus tons of 7” 45s. 

Check out the mix archived on Soundcloud right here.

Also, have a listen to the Flash Forward LP and some Studio One related singles and the rare "Uhuru" single topside by The Mystics which sounds rough but it's a nice obscure track that even many deep digging fans of Cedric "Im" Brooks have never come across. 

Roland Alphonso & His Soul Brothers vs. Alvin Cash & The Crawlers

Roland Alphonso's ska classic "Dr. Ring Ding" was inspired by Alvin Cash's "Twine Time" hit co-written by Andre Williams. 

Soul Jazz issues Studio One Ska Fire! singles box for RSD

The limited-run Studio One Ska Fire! box includes ska gems from Bob Marley, The Maytals, Lee Perry & The Skatalites.  

Here's the scoop... 

Soul Jazz Records are releasing the Studio One Ska Fire! box set, a limited-edition one-off pressing exclusive for Record Store Day 2021 on July 17. The collectors seven-inch box set includes 10 amazing and super-rare Studio One ska tracks on five 7” singles, all produced with separate inner sleeves. Featuring The Skatalites, Lee Perry, Toots and the Maytals, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Don Drummond, Jackie Opel, Derrick Morgan, The Ethiopians and more – a who’s who of the biggest names in reggae history! Rare and classic original ska tracks from Jamaica's no.1 record label, all recorded by Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd at Studio One Records. All tracks have been digitally remastered and the singles come housed in a thick, heavyweight card box.

Check the track list following the clips of Lee Perry's "Open Up," The Skatalites (Rolando Al & The Soul Brothers) "Something Special" and The Regals' "Shammy Back"

RECORD 1

A: Bob Marley and The Wailers – Rude Boy

AA: Derrick Morgan – It’s Alright

RECORD 2

A: Don Drummond – Don D Special

AA: The Maytals – A Man Who Knows

RECORD 3

A: The Skatalites – Something Special

AA: Lee Perry – Open Up (aka Cook Book)

RECORD 4

A: The Regals – Shammy Back

AA: Bob Marley and The Wailers – Diamond Baby

RECORD 5

A: Jackie Opel – The Mill Man

AA: Ethiopians – I Am Free

Merry Christmas from Studio One!

Here are a few seasonal swingers from Jackie Mittoo, The Wailers, Alton Ellis and The Heptones off the second side of Studio One's Christmas In Jamaica LP. 

Various Artists - Christmas In Jamaica
Jackie Mittoo - Jingle Bells 00:01
Alton Ellis - Christmas Coming 4:13
The Heptones - Christmas Time Is Here 6:38
The Wailers - Sound The Trumpet 8:59
Hugh Godfrey - Merry Christmas 11:36
Gaylads - Christmas 15:09

Midweek Mixdown: Coxsone Ska – Killer 45 selection

Enjoy this fab ska mix featuring The Skatalites, Stranger Cole and more from The Ancient Archive Of Sound. 

Sugar Minott vs. The Persuaders

Reggae great Sugar Minott found inspiration in The Persuaders' 1971 single Love Gonna Pack Up.

Zion We Want To Go by Sons Of Negus reissued by Dub Store

You can order a reissue of the Sons Of Negus rare 1968 single directly from Tokyo's Dub Store right here. 

The Skatalites @ Lee's Palace tonight