His death this week marks not only the loss of an outstanding musical talent, and. Rico 4 happy hardcore artist working with dj jorge. Rico rodriguez, the trombonist and composer who performed with renowned ska revival band the specials, has died aged 80 his death was announced in a tweet issued by the bands official twitter. A global history of ethics pandaemonium is a place for my writings, talks and photography. Rico rodriguez ska trombone legend from crucial horn breaks on the earliest ska and rocksteady songs recorded by coxone dodd and duke reid, though session work for chris blackwell and island records touring with bob marley and the wailers to providing the brass backline for one of the uks legendary ska bands specials, rico has made. Rico is a reggaejazz trombonist and this recording is largely instrumental. Anv of jamaican trombonist rico rodriguez rico 2 alias of wethefukawi tribe rico 3 french engineer, owner of pakalolo records. Although not as wellknown as skatalites trombonist don drummond, rico rodriguez or just rico was just as strong a player and as indemand as his betterknown counterpart, as trombone man makes clear, packing 52 tracks from 1961 to 1971 onto two discs. Reggae and jazz trombonist who brought the sound of jamaican ska to the music of the specials. The trombonist rico rodriguez played on myriad recordings in jamaica and the uk, including the original version of dandy livingstones 1967 infectious rock.
His own records as a leader in the united states, however, have been limited to just a few domestic efforts. While attending kingstons alpha cottage school, an institution for wayward boys, he studied trombone under the legendary don drummond. He was taught by don drummond who is widely regarded. Appreciation by steve shafer skareggae trombonist rico rodriguez, best known for his work as a member of the specials and the special aka, passed away on september 4, 2015 in england at age 80. Trojan records has posted an excellent overview of his career, which canand should beread here. Rico rodriguez one of the most talented musicians of his generation, trombonist rico, was a key player and founding father of jamaican music who went on to establish ska in britain in the early sixties and then add authenticity to the two tone ska revival of the late seventies. Influential trombonist emmanuel rico rodriguez was yesterday awarded the silver musgrave medal, for his contribution to jamaican music, by the institute of jamaica. As soon as i heard his epic solo in ghost town, i knew how i wanted to sound. Contentsshow monographies the most extensiv monographic text was published in german language in 1981. Rico rodriguez is the most interesting person of jerry dammers one of rico rodriguezs defining musical moments is his trombone riff in the specials track, a message to you rudy, which he recorded with jerry dammer in 1979. Jerry dammers has released a tribute to rico rodriguez, who died aged 80 on saturday september 4, 2015 the jamaican trombonist is perhaps best known for his work with the specials. The trombonist spring 2019 by british trombone society.
The festival, which is headlined by jazz trombonist dennis rollins, will also include drumming and dance workshops, arts. Rico rodriguez was a trombone player whose close affiliation with the sound of jamaican reggae music and its ukcreated descendant. Previously unreleased early shuffle and boogie recordings from the man from wareika. The name rodrigo is the spanish form of roderick, meaning famous power, from the germanic elements hrod fame and ric power.
While attending kingstons alpha cottage school, an i. The earliest sides here reveal rico to be a player who was unconcerned with how things were labeled, with tunes like blues from the hills. He recorded with producers such as karl pitterson, prince buster, and lloyd daley. Trombonist definition of trombonist by the free dictionary. It was the name of roderic, the last visigothic king before the muslim conquest. The specials announced the news on twitter, saying that his. On 3 january 2010, sunny side up topped the uk albums chart for a second time, making it the first numberone album in the united kingdom of 2010 and the decade. The trombonist rico rodriguez played on myriad recordings in. One of the most prolific session players of jamaicas preska era, trombonist rico rodriguez later emerged as a catalyst behind the uks 2tone movement of the late 1970s, recording both as a solo artist and as a member of the legendary specials. Legendary skareggae trombonist rico rodriguez passes away. Rico rodriguez, who has died aged 80, was a pioneering jamaican trombonist, best known for his membership of the two tone group the specials. Supreme trombonist rico rodriguez on the top side and the earliest known prince buster vocal on the bside in doowopblues style. Rico rodriguez, who has died aged 80, was a pioneering jamaican trombonist, best known for his membership of the two tone group the.
Rip rico rodriguez, master trombonist so much more than. The trombonist in ska band the specials has died at the age of 80, the group has announced. Rico rodriguez, the trombonist, who has died aged 80, was best known for his work with the specials, the ska group which emerged from coventry in. Among those friends is bam bam rodriguez, a native of puerto rico. Emmanuel rico rodriguez who played with the original lineup of the specials and the special aka, died on friday 94 at age 80. In 1961, rodriguez moved to the uk where he performed with various british reggae and ska artists, including. Information on rico rodriguez is usually only availabe in barely documented contributions to the music press, in interviews temporarily published on web sites, in liner notes to lps and cds and in books on reggae music. For over a decade, he was the trombonist for the rolling stones. Band pays tribute to musician who also played with jools holland and was an influential figure in british ska. They play a crucial part in most salsa bands, such as the three trombone section of the great willie colons band, any ska or reggae band, like that of the late rico rodriguez, and bands such as. Rico rodriguez trombonist passed away at the age of. This 40th anniversary 2cd collection brings together the widely acclaimed man from wareika and wareika dub albums, originally released in the mid 70s, which firmly established the talents of the gifted jamaican trombonist. Rico rodriguez mbe, ska reggae trombonist the most. Jamaican trombonist rico rodriguez recorded in the late seventies these jazzy instrumental reggae tracks.
Aine davis, 32, is the grandson of jamaican musician rico rodriguez. Don drummonds a similar case, but he was more of a case of happening to hear him, than actively seeking. Rico rodriguez, a ska and reggae trombonist who played with the specials, passed away on friday, sept. Heres a selection of his solo albums from 76 the 2000s. Ricos life and career spans cuba, jamaica and london. Read jerry dammers tribute to specials trombonist rico. The trombonist rico rodriguez played on myriad recordings in jamaica and the uk, including the original version of dandy livingstones 1967. Trombonist rico rodriguez is a pivotal figure in the reggaeskajazz scene. The album was the eighth bestselling album in the united kingdom of 2009 and the sixth of 2010. Rico rodriguez was a ska and reggae musician who played with the band on songs including the 1979 hit a. Ricos story is the story of ska and reggaefrom the r and binfused early ska singles of the late. Even sadder in this case is the way the international press marked this passing. Rodriguez was taught to play the trombone by his fellow pupil don drummond at the alpha school. He was known as one of the first and most distinguished ska artists, and from t.
Trombonist rico rodriguez started recording in the late 1950s and has appeared with bob marley, burning spear, the skatalites, steel pulse, and nearly every other jamaican artist of note. Tributes paid to prolific ska and reggae trombonist emmanuel rico rodriguez. Rico rodriguez trombonist passed away at the age of 80. Rico rodriguez was a trombone player whose close affiliation with the sound of jamaican reggae music and its ukcreated descendant 2tone would put him at the forefront of the genre for half a. What time do the clocks strike in george orwells 1984. He recorded with many producers, including karl pitterson, prince buster, and lloyd matador daley. Ricos reflective solos glide over sly and robbies rhythms covering originals and a few jazz standards. Taught by fellow reggae legend don drummond, rodriguez recorded with many of the top reggae producers including some crucial coxsone and prince buster tracks. Rodriguez, rico trombone man anthology 1961 1971 amazon. The album features guest appearances from trombonist rico rodriguez and. British skareggae trombonist, brought up in jamaica. One of the most prolific session players of jamaicas preska era, trombonist rico rodriguez recorded both as a solo artist and as an honorary member of the specials. Born october 17, 1934, his musical pursuits began while attending kingstons alpha boys school, an institution for wayward boys, where he studied trombone under the legendary don.
Its portuguese equivalent is rodrigues the ez signifies son of. British extremist is grandson of trombonist from the specials. Trombonist moved to britain in the 1960s and had eight children including davis dinner lady mother fay. Beginning in the 1960s, he worked with the members, the specials, jools holland, and paul young. Rico rodriguez ska trombone legend jaquo lifestyle. Rico rodriguez musician 19342015, cuban born jamaican trombonist rico rodriguez actor born 1998, american actor rico rodriguez, the protagonist of just cause video games. And at the heart of that sound was the trombonist rico rodriguez. The most and best of the man from wareika album is featured as well as several 45s. I can still remember the thrill of first hearing the opening bars of the specials a message to you rudy. Focusing on ricos work from the sixties and early seventies, trombone man features every one of the celebrated trombonists major solo recordings of. Rico rodriguez had more of an influence on me than i usually give him credit for and i often forget that he was more or less my first real point of reference.
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