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Born: 1943 Denham Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Died: 3rd May 2013
Jamaican saxophonist, composer and musical arranger who fused reggae with jazz. In 1968 Brooks teamed up with David Madden for some recordings for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. Brooks is a past student of the famed Alpha Boys School in Kingston.
Later became a member of the Studio One house-band.
Died: 3rd May 2013
Jamaican saxophonist, composer and musical arranger who fused reggae with jazz. In 1968 Brooks teamed up with David Madden for some recordings for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. Brooks is a past student of the famed Alpha Boys School in Kingston.
Later became a member of the Studio One house-band.
Roles Individual, Musician, Spoken Word, Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Brass, Clarinet, Congas, Drums, Flute, Horns, Percussion, Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Arrangements, Composer, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played Dancehall, Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Reggae Gospel, Reggae-Pop, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Afro-Cuban Jazz, Dub Poetry, Folk, World, & Country, Funk, Funk / Soul, Instrumental, Jazz, Mento, Soul
Jamaican Genres Played Dancehall, Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Reggae Gospel, Reggae-Pop, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Afro-Cuban Jazz, Dub Poetry, Folk, World, & Country, Funk, Funk / Soul, Instrumental, Jazz, Mento, Soul
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