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Artist:	ELLIS, ALTON
Title:	Arise Black Man 1968 - 1978
Label:	MOLL-SELEKTA (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MOLL 002CD

A compilation of some of the best and rarest tracks from the "soul-groover," Alton Ellis -- the living legend of Jamaican soul. Lovers-tunes, soul classics (such as "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Brothers) and mystical African tracks -- a matter of interest for reggae, soul and world music fans. Sixteen timeless classics from the golden days of the genre when Alton Ellis was undisputedly no. 1 in Jamaica before Bob Marley and carried the respectful title "Mr. Soul Of Jamaica." Produced by the big names of the Caribbean island like C. S. Dodd (Studio One), Duke Reid (Treasure Isle) and Keith Hudson, recorded with the most important backing-bands of those times like Sound Dimension, Soul Vendors and Soul Defenders. 8-paged digi-pack packaging.

Artist:	ELLIS, ALTON
Title:	Soul Train Is Coming
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DBCD 017CD

2008 release. A commemorative album for Alton Ellis who passed away in October of 2008 after a battle with cancer. Alton was a godfather of legendary status who laid the foundations for Jamaican singer-songwriters. Starting with releases from the '60s, this album is an awesome showcase of Alton's lesser-known but prodigious talents as a record producer. Following his massive hits at Studio One and Treasure Isle, Alton decided to go it alone and set up his own label, Ellis. Sadly, due to various pressures put on him by the major labels, he was only able to release a few singles, before having to draw a close to this wonderful period of production. As such, these tunes make up a collection of rarities which have until now been very difficult to come by -- 19 tracks in all, they represent some of the best of Alton's rocksteady and early reggae output. Rocksteady track no. 1 features Alton, his sister Hortense Ellis and Starlites trumpet player Johnny Moore -- who passed away shortly before Alton -- while other tracks feature backing from Upsetters, as well as rhythms recorded by the Sound Dimensions at Studio One. Includes a booklet in English and Japanese, with detailed commentary by Mandingo as well as rare artist and label photos.

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