A new limited 2LP color edition of a Jackie Mittoo and The Soul Brothers best-of! Jackie Mittoo is one of the most important artists in the history of Jamaican music. As a founding member of the legendary Skatalites, as an in-house arranger/producer at Studio One, and as a full-fledged solo artist, leading groups such as The Soul Brothers, Sound Dimension, and Soul Vendors. These classic and rare recordings were made in the mid-1960s at Studio One. The Soul Brothers bridged the gap between Ska and the arrival of Rocksteady by blending everything with Funk, Jazz, and Latin styles. The Soul Brothers recorded at Studio One between 1965 and 1967, a transitional period between Ska and Rocksteady where the music was a mix of Funk, Latin, and Jazz with sometimes a reminder of Ska and a hint of Rocksteady. The Soul Brothers were born in 1965 from the ashes of the great Skatalites. The new group consisted of former Skatalites members (Jackie Mittoo, Roland Alphonso, Johnny Moore, and Lloyd Brevitt). By the end of the year, the band was operational and released countless catchy singles and two albums. They also became Studio One's new house band, after the demise of the Skatalites.
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