Description RICO RODRIGUEZ-Man From Wareika~NM ORIG 1977 BLUE NOTE REGGAE LP~ANSEL COLLINS Product Description RICO RODRIGUEZ-Man From Wareika-ORIG 1977 BLUE NOTE REGGAE LP~NEAR MINT COND! RICO RODRIGUEZ "MAN FROM WAREIKA" BLUE NOTE LA819 RARE ORIGINAL REGGAE LP FEATURING A WHOS WHO OF REGGAE MUSICIANS!! COVER IS NEAR MINT WITH A (PROMO) CUT IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER. VINYL IS NEAR MINT - OUR HIGHEST RATING - WITH BARELY ANY VISIBLE WEAR! One of the most prolific session players of Jamaicas pre-ska era, trombonist Rico Rodriguez later emerged as a catalyst behind the UKs 2-Tone movement of the late 1970s, recording both as a solo artist and as a member of the legendary Specials. While attending Kingstons Alpha Cottage School, an institution for wayward boys, he studied trombone under the legendary Don Drummond. In the years to follow, Rodriguez emerged as one of Jamaicas most highly regarded session musicians, often working under the direction of the renowned producer Duke Reid. While his forte remained jazz, he adapted brilliantly to any environment, and applied his improvisational skills to productions from notables including Sly & Robbie. In 1977, Rodriguez also cut a solo LP, Man from Wareika, credited to simply "Rico; " it was followed a year later by Midnight in Ethiopia. In 1979, he appeared on the Specials cover of "A Message to You Rudy," and soon joined the band as a full-time member; for the groups 2-Tone label, Rodriguez also helmed his own outfit, Rico and the Rudies, to yield the albums Blow Your Horn and Brixton Cat. Ray Allen Sax (Alto), Saxophone Dougie Bryan Guitar Radcliffe Bryan Guitar Phil Chen Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm) Ansel Collins Keyboards Dick Cutchell Flugelhorn Dick Cuthell Horn Satch Dixon Percussion Sly Dunbar Drums Bobby Ellis Trumpet Flick Percussion Keith Gemmell Sax (Tenor), Saxophone Dirty Harry Hall Sax (Tenor), Saxophone Tiv Hall Trumpet Vivian Hall Trumpet Junior Hanson Guitar Bernard Touter Harvey Keyboards Touter Harvey Keyboards Jacko Drums George Lee Sax (Tenor), Saxophone Herman Marquis Sax (Alto), Saxophone Hanson Marvin Guitar Bunny McKenzie Bass Candy McKenzie Vocals, Vocals (Background) Errol "Tarzan" Nelson Keyboards Tarzen Nelson Keyboards Lloyd Parker Guitar (Rhythm) Lloyd Parks Guitar Karl Pitterson Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion Rico Primary Artist, Trombone Rico Rodriguez Composer, Trombone Robbie Shakespeare Bass Noel "Scully" Simms Percussion Skully Drums Eddie "Tan Tan" Thornton Trumpet Tony Utah Percussion Tony Uter Percussion Tony Washington Keyboards From the collection of a late music industry veteran who received a generous amount of material from the record labels, and was extremely active during the 1970s. Most of this collection appears unplayed, as they have been filed away remaining untouched for over 30 years. Most are PROMO copies, and are also the earliest pressings. This is a rare opportunity to own the earliest pressings of classic material. The image included with the auction is a scan of the actual item but, due to size limitations of the scanner, the edges of the item may have been cropped. If you have questions, BEFORE you buy, email us. In Your Ear has been selling music to the masses since 1982. We carry new and used LPs, CDs, DVDs, 45s, 12" singles, posters and who-knows-what-else! We have 2 physical locations in Massachusetts and 1 in Rhode Island: 957 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA. 02215 72 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA. 02138 462 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885 SHIPPING PRICES ARE AUTOMATICALLY CALCULATED BASED ON YOUR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. PLEASE NOTE: WE PACK OUR LPs WITH LOTS OF ADDED PADDING, USING OTHER EMPTY LPs SLEEVES TO REINFORCE THE MAILER AND PROTECT THE ITEM BEING SHIPPED. THIS ADDS CONSIDERABLY TO THE WEIGHT AND, THEREFORE, TO THE COST OF SHIPPING. RECORD GRADING POLICY MINT = like new or near new with only one or two small insignificant defects, a 9 or better on a 1-10 scale EXCELLENT = Would be Near Mint, except for a couple of light hairlines or scuffs, which do not affect play VG++ = still a very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss but may have a few more light, surface marks, hairlines, needle tracks or the like which should not materially affect play VG+ = a nice, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or scratches. It probably plays with a few pops, but has no serious problems. VG = a well-used record that still should sound OK when played, but may have moderate surface noise, pops, etc. VG- = a very well-worn record that plays through without skipping, but will do until a better copy comes along. Good = not actually good at all but probably will play through but with much in the way of surface noise, pops, crackles, etc. Still, will have no cracks, chips or the like Fair = you are getting this record just to own but not to play Poor = the skys the limit, generally I will discard a record this bad (and sell the cover, jacket or sleeve alone) unless the label holds some particular interest For listings for our Boston/Cambridge stores, CLICK HERE. For additional listings for our Rhode Island store, CLICK HERE. Dont forget to visit our "About Me" page to find out lots more about our online and retail stores! Bid with confidence at In Your Ear! Check out our customer feedback. CLICK HERE! inkfrog terapeak i000000 inkFrog Analytics