Description
The Kingston Lions Record is a vibrant celebration of Jamaica's rich musical
legacy that brings together a revered group of musicians dubbed the
Jamaican Buena Vista Social Club
Produced by Ralph Sall (Paul McCartney, Billy Joel) and helmed by legendary guitarist
Mikey Chung (Grace Jones The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Maxi Priest) , the
project brings together a "supergroup" of Jamaica's fnest session musicians--
including Featuring: Mikey "Mao" Chung, Boris Gardiner, Mikey Boo, Franklin "Bubbler"
Waul, Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson, Mitch, Andrew Cassanova & Karell Wisdom - who
have amongst them have played alongside Sly & Robbie, The Upsetters, Ziggy Marley
and the Melody Makers, Lee Scratch Perry, Black Uhuru & Burning Spear, to name just
a few.
A bold and deeply heartfelt tribute to the golden age of Jamaican music, this debut
album pays homage to timeless Reggae hits from the 1960s and '70s, including
reinterpretations of Desmond Dekker's Israelites, the Heptones' Book of Rules, and the
Melodians' Rivers of Babylon. Recorded at Kingston's Anchor Studios, the sessions
capture the camaraderie and soul of artists who helped shape reggae's golden era,
and is a chance to celebrate these unsung heroes who played on countless classics
from Studio One, Black Ark, and the Compass Point era.
The record also marks the final collaboration of Chung, Wisdom, and Thompson--
making The Kingston Lions Record not only a powerful tribute to Jamaica's musical
heritage but also a poignant farewell from some of its greatest contributors.
Dubbed the Jamaican Buena Vista Social Club - it features legendary reggae
session musicians who have played alongside the likes of Sly & Robbie, The
Upsetters, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Lee Scratch Perry, Black Uhuru &
Burning Spear, to name just a few.
Recorded in Jamaica at Anchor studios, produced by Ralph Sall (Paul McCartney,
Billy Joel, Cat Stevens) and helmed by legendary guitarist Mikey Chung (Grace
Jones The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Maxi Priest)
Includes covers of classic tracks by Dandy Livingston, Desmond Decker, The
Wailers and The Maytals
Tracks: Rudy, A Message To You / Young Gifted and Black / Armagideon Time ft.
Nick Hexum / Rivers of Babylon / Johnny Too Bad / Israelites / Book of Rules / War
Ina Babylon ft. Dave Wakeling / Soul Shakedown Party / Pressure Drop / Dreamland /
Stop that Train / Wonderful World, Beautiful People / Girl, I've Got A Date
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