• Roland Alphonso – Ska-Culation
    • Jack Sparrow – Ice Water
    • 1. Roland Alphonso – Ska-Culation
    • 2. Jack Sparrow – Ice Water

    The Skatalites’ killer shot interpretation of the world’s famous electric guitar inst, and the fully carnival-mode Ska played by a luxurious bunch of musicians. Originally played by the American electric guitar band, this is the proof of how Jamaicans won’t miss no trends. Guaranteed killer up-tempo Ska! Identical to the originals on flip by Jack Sparrow later known as Leonard Dillon of the Ethiopians, this praiseworthy piece features the Wailers on backing vocals.

    Other Releases by Roland Alphonso

    Roland AlphonsoMiddle EastPyramid
    Two superb middle tempo ska tunes from Roland Alphonso from 1967, clean pressings on both new Pyramid 7" reissues.
    • – Middle East
    • – Jungle Bit
    Roland AlphonsoWoman Of The WorldPyramid
    two jazzy ska instrumentals from the mid 60s with a killer version of jimmy smith's the cat on the flip.
    • – Woman Of The World
    • – The Cat
    Roland AlphonsoSausagePyramid
    a.k.a. "middle east"  - two soul/r&b to reggae cuts from the late 60s from roland alphonso and the beverly's all stars. great pressings get 'em...
    • – Sausage
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