Reggae Is Tide - Reggae Charm

Description

Reggae Charmers is the album by Lloyd Charmers, born Lloyd Tyrell, released in 1970. His career spans some of the most fertile periods in Jamaica's musical history. From the Jamaican R&B shuffle era of the late 50s and the subsequent ska boom, to the rocksteady and roots reggae of the late 60s and early 70s, Charmers made valuable contributions not only as a singer but also as a session musician and producer. Charmers started playing piano in 1966. A few years later, he was an accomplished enough player to form his own band with some friends. The band eventually backed Ken Parker, Max Romeo, Pat Kelly, John Holt, and Slim Smith & the Uniques (Charmers also spent time singing for the Uniques). Known for establishing some of the rawest and most infectious rhythms of the time, Charmers is joined by Byron Lee and the Dragonaires on this record, which is a must-have for all true fans of vintage Jamaican sounds.