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Rock Steady People: Jdi's Supreme 13 Hits
Rockashacka are very proud to announce the first compilation of JDI material, a rare label treasured by collectors from
all four corners of the world. The label ran for almost 3 years between 1965 to 1967 during the hot ska and rock steady
period. JDI productions had a unique hi-fashion style, different from the likes of Studio One and Prince Buster
productions. The two JDI bands - The Diamonds and Los Caballeros were house residents at the Johnson's Drive Inn
premises owned by the man himself Mr Copley Johnson with tip top singers like Lloyd Williams and Roy Panton on vocal
duties. When you listen to the JDI releases, you can actually feel the vibes of the JDI night club at that present time!
The JDI band members included a young Karl "cannonball" Bryan, Sammy Ismay, Freddie Butler (brother of well know
keyboardist Leslie Butler) and Lloyd Delpratt. Mr Brian Keyo provides great liner notes once again!
Lovely, ultra slow-motion rocksteady, with a few New Orleans and mento flavours thrown in the pot.
TRACKS:
01. Lloyd Williams & Chorus with The Diamonds Band - Rock Steady People
02. Roy Panton with Los Caballeros Orchestra - Beware Rudie
03. Los Caballeros Orchestra - Make Yourself Comfortable
04. Los Caballeros Orchestra - Hot Nosh
05. Los Caballeros Orchestra - Rigmarole
06. Desmond Tucker with Los Caballeros Orchestra - Rude Boy's Prayer
07. Roy Panton with Los Caballeros Orchestra - Control Your Temper
08. Desmond Tucker with Los Caballeros Orchestra - Press On
09. The Diamonds - Expo 67 (Silhouette)
10. The Diamonds - Look Away
11. Los Caballeros Orchestra - James Bond
12. Los Caballeros Orchestra - Keino Ska (Tribute To Kenya's Keino)
13. Desmond Tucker & Los Caballeros Orchestra - Danger Man (Climb Every Mountain)
Price
€ 27.95
Genre
Format
CD - 1 disk
Release
10-11-2021
Label
Item-nr
515614
EAN
4589408001063
Availability
Exp. 10-11-2021