Feel this Cool Vibration

Here's a sweet post-humous LP from the late, legendary Jamaican guitarist, producer, & studio engineer Fazal Prendergast who died in a car crash April 2005 at age 46. Fazal was an original member of Augustus Pablo's Rockers All Stars/International band as well as former member of Earl "China" Smith's High Times Players, & Mutabaruka's Sounds of Resistance band.

Fazal has been featured on over 100 releases backing reggae's greatest artists such as: Augustus Pablo; Mutabaruka; High Times Players; Tippa Irie; Frankie Paul & Cocoa Tea; Hugh Mundell; Delroy Williams; Joe Higgs; Tetrack; Junior Walker; Johnny Osborne; Norris Reid; Scientist; King Tubby; & Prince Jammy. 

 

Of African & Indian decent, Fazal experienced a rich diverse cultural upbringing which influenced his musical style that has a raw Jamaican flavour but innervates the spirit with Indian tones & pumps the heart with African beats. His musical style reflects two ancient cultures living together, merging together, & yet expressed in a unique way.

Fazal began his music career at age 13 when he received his first guitar from his step father, Horace. At first he played native Jamaican folk, Rock Steady, & Ska music, then progressed to Roots Reggae & Dub. Later in his life, he included Jazz & his own eclectic style which he termed Razz. Through all his musical growth, Fazal never left his roots behind, pure Dub & Roots Reggae filter through all his styles.

The High Music Showcase was taken from restored master tapes recorded at Channel One & mixed by Scientist at King Tubby's.

The version of  "Cool Vibration" here is different from the original 7" release. I have added that single as bonus tracks here. 

 

Fazal Prendergast & the High Times Players - High Music Showcase, Hornin' Sounds HS-29, 2021.
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Side 1 -
Kingston Mall
Agent 27
Water Falls
Cool Vibration

Side 2 -
High Music
Fazal Sounds
Natural Living
Herb Eyes

bonus 7" tracks -
Cool Vibration
Dub Vibration

Enjoy,
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