Reggae Ska Evening (organized by Imago Production)
Start: 22/05/2010 – 20:30
End: 22/05/2010 – 23:30
Prices: €18 for members / €22 + booking fees / €25 on site
The Skatalites (Jamaica)
Doreen Shaffer – Vocals
Cedric “Im” Brooks – Tenor Saxophone
Lester “Ska” Sterling – Alto Saxophone
Andrae Murchison – Trombone
Kevin Batchelor – Trumpet
Lloyd Knibb – Drums
Val Douglas – Bass
Devon James – Guitar
Alexis Rivera Falu – Keyboard
They gave birth to that melodious and rich ska which draws from various musical inspirations. They transformed jazz, calypso, rhythm ‘n’ blues, and some Jamaican chords into a whole new, lively and warm music: ska was born. Between 64 and 70, the ska rhythm slowed down to make way for rocksteady, then downright for roots reggae (still under the instigation of The Skatalites). The Skatalites are still here. They have recorded more than thirty albums under the name The Skatalites, have collaborated and accompanied all active Jamaican singers. They taught the ropes to a very young beginner (who later became legendary) named Bob Marley. A Skatalites concert is a bit like an open book and the chance to live slices of Jamaican music history live.
New album: Foundation Ska, Crs records – 2009″
“[…] As if millions of ska groups or those inspired by this music weren’t enough, the messiahs continue to preach the good word to believers more convinced than ever.” Arnaud Cabanne – Mondomix
Website: www.skatalites.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/foundationska
FIRST PART:
RSAJ Band (Rocksteady Ska Acoustic Jazz) (Nice)
Grégory Lampis – Tenor Sax / Arranger
Cédric Lauer – Trumpet / Arranger
Guillaume Serre – Quinto Percussion
Maxime Dormoy – Drums
Manu Cimarone Caceres – Pandeiro Percussion
Franck Burgio – Double Bass
Axel Ginnaneschi – Guitar
The RSAJ Band was born from the meeting of 6 talented musicians, actors of the regional scene, wishing to put their creativity and experiences into a common project by rearranging jazz standards in their own way to Caribbean rhythms (merengue, rocksteady, calypso…) The Rsaj band Rocksteady Ska is a group that swings for the greatest pleasure of jazz lovers, as well as beginners who will discover the best of jazz Caribbean style!
Myspace: www.myspace.com/rsajband
+ DJ Papa Boom
Prices: €18 for members / €22 + booking fees / €25 on site
Information: www.imagoproduction.com – Phone: 04 97 25 81 52
