Easy Snappin'

First rec. ca. 1956 at Federal Records Studio, Kingston, Jamaica, prod. by Coxsone Dodd

Musicians:

• Theophilus Beckford, piano, vocals
• Cluett Johnson, bass
• Ian Pearson, drums
• Ken Richards, guitar
• Roland Alphonso, horns
• Rico Rodriguez, horns




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From Coxsone's first session at Federal, this is archetypical slow-motion Jamaican boohie played by Cluett Johnson on bass, Ian Pearson on drums, Ken Richards on guitar, with Roland Alphonso on tenor sax and Rico Rodriguez soloing strongly on trombone. Pianist Beckford delivers the vocal, which sent dancehall patrons wild.

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released on:
• ca. 1959: 7": Worldisc /JA
• 1962: 7": Island /UK


re-released on:

• V.A.: Oldies But Goldies, Vol. 1 (LP: Studio One /JA)
• Various: Tougher Than Tough (1993, 4CD: Mango /Island /Int)




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re-recorded 1981

Released on

• Rico: That Man Is Forward (LP: 2Tone /UK)




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re-recorded 1994/95

released on

• Rico: Rising In The East (CD: Jove Music /UK)




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