Tag Archives: Ska

THE MAN FROM WAREIKA HILLS: RICO RODRIGUEZ 1934 -2015

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Paul Brad

THE MAN FROM WAREIKA HILLS: RICO RODRIGUEZ 1934 -2015 Always loved this photo of Rico Rodriguez and his daughters by my bredren Jean Bernard Sohiez. Veteran of the legendary Alpha Boys School band and further educated in the camp of … Continue reading →

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WORD SOUND & POWER: The Exhibition

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Paul Brad

WORD SOUND & POWER: Reggae Changed My Life. As Black History month approaches I have to wonder why I’m struggling to get people around the nation to host the exhibition that Swift & I put together at the British Music … Continue reading →

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DON DRUMMOND: Genius and Tragedy

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Paul Brad

‘Don Drummond: The Genius and Tragedy of the World’s Greatest Trombonist’ is a brand new book that gets to grips with the tragic life of the legendary Skatalites trombonist. Scanning through a catalogue of forthcoming books from McFarland, a US … Continue reading →

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SPATIAL A.K.A.: A Night To Remember!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Paul Brad

Spatial A.K.A. … London Jazz Festival… I don’t know if this will work but here’s the notes I was prompted to scribble during what turned out be an extraordinary and incredibly inspiring three hour concert… Cacophony of Horns.  Weaving though … Continue reading →

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