The Hammond Organ and Reggae

The early Reggae years from 1968-1973 were filled with keyboard instrumentals from Jamaican keyboardists like Winston Wright, Jackie Mittoo, Ansell Collins, Neville Hinds, and Glen Adams. These cuts were mostly inspired by American Soul-Jazz and Funk a la Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Johnny Hammond, and Booker T. Jones who were all cutting some serious funk in the late 60's and early 70's. Here's a selection of some popular and lesser known Hammond Reggae cuts straight outta the Early Reggae Era.

Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Remember When- Randy's 7"
Ansell Collins - Moondust - Beverly's Pre-Release 7"
Winston Wright & Rupie Edwards Allstars - Never Miss - Success (JA) 7"
Ansel Collins - My Last Walk - Amalgamated 7"
Ansel Collins & The Upsetters - Night Doctor - Upsetter Pre-Release 7"
Randy's Allstars - Mrs. Robinson - Randy's Pre-Release 7"
Winston Wright - Souling Way Out - Success 7"
Rupies Allstars - Drumms of Passion - Success 7"
Rupie Edwards Allstars - Big Of Me - Success 7"
Soul Rythms - Deltone Special - Nu-Beat 7"
The Upsetters - Dollar In The Teeth - Upsetter 7"
Patrick & Lloyd - Return Of The Pollock - Big Shot 7"
Donald Lee - Stick Up - Bunny Lee Pre-Release 7"
Neville Hines - Afro - Camel 7"
Phil Pratt Allstars - Strange Mood - Sunshot 7"

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