Tribute to Jamaican world star trombonist, Don Drummond on International Jazz Day.

Don Drummond was a legendary internationally hailed trombonist from Jamaica, who was an integral part of the historic ska band, The Skatalites. His life was very colourful, as he battled with mental illness, during his illustrious and drama filled career.

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Marvelous

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That drummer isn't playing ska.

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That Don Drummond isn't pure ska. It's a song that represents the period when Jamaican music was moving to roots rocksteady and had a strong Ras Tafari drumming influence in the songs. More like what Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation of Ras Tafari played.

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@@LeoOReggio Okay. But maybe it's my device without a headset but it feels more like revival or current dancehall.

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@@AbengNewsMag you are on point in saying it has revival vibes. The song was made in the era of songs like Oh Carolina, Daddy by Toots and the Maytals and There's A Reward by Higgs and Wilson.

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@@LeoOReggio Cool. I was speaking specifically of the style of the beat moreso than the mood. It does not have the Binghi heartbeat prevalent across ska, rock steady and reggae save for the tempo changes, which is the gift that Count Ossie gave to Rasta/reggae. This pattern feels like revival whereas what Count Ossie modified was Burru that had more Kumina influence. I'll send you an article in Jamaica Journal where Count Ossie is interviewed about the origins of Binghi drumming.

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@@AbengNewsMageloquently expressed. Thank you.