
Far Left - Dennis Thompson, Back - Clive Chin, Front - Errol Thompson, Far Right - Augustus Pablo.
Augustus Pablo is recognized the world over as one of Jamaica's greatest instrumentalists and record producers. His Rockers label, like Sly and Robbies' Taxi label, has been at the forefront of reggae's musical experimentation.
Yet no other artist in Jamaica can boast of fame based on an unusual proficiency playing one of the lowliest musical instruments, the Melodica. When, in 1972, the instrumental Java was released, this bizarre plastic flute made Horace Swaby AKA Augustus Pablo a household name in Jamaica. To order the CD, which includes an additional eight Augustus Pablo tracks, please follow this link for Augustus Pablo - Rebel Rock Reggae.
Produced By
Clive Chin and Pat Chin
All arrangements by
H. Swaby and C. Chin
Melodica
Augustus Pablo
Drums
Carlton Barrett
Lloyd 'Tinleg' Adams
Carlton 'Santa' Davies
Bass
Aston 'Family Man' Barrett
George 'Fully' Fullwood
Lloyd Parks
Guitar
Earl 'Chinna' Smith
Reggie Lewis
Ranchie McLean
Aston 'Fams' Barrett
Keyboards
Ansel Collins
Augustus Pablo
Glen Adams
Keith Sterling
Percussion
Clive Chin
Errol 'ET' Thompson
Additional Film Music By
Stephen J. 'Crazy' Bushell and Russ Bell-Brown
Album
AUGUSTUS PABLO
REBEL ROCK REGGAE - THIS IS AUGUSTUS PABLO
Released by
HEARTBEAT RECORDS
available in the UK from:
REGGAE REVIVE
27 Thamesgate,
St. Edmunds Road,
Dartford,
Kent DA1 5ND
Tel: + 44 (0) 132 227 1634
Fax: +44 (0) 700 072 6397
available in the USA from:
HEARTBEAT RECORDS
SKA-ROCKSTEADY-RAGGAE-ROOTS-DUB-DIGITAL ROOTS