Aubrey Adams
| Aubrey Adams | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Died | 1990 |
| Genres | Jazz, ska |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, bandleader |
| Instruments | Piano, organ |
| Years active | 1950s–1960s |
| Associated acts | Clue J & His Blues Blasters, The Dewdroppers, The Soul Defenders, Lynn Taitt & the Jets |
Aubrey Adams (died 1990) was a Jamaican pianist and keyboard player who was one of the top bandleaders in Jamaica in the 1950s, and led the Dewdroppers as well as playing with Clue J & His Blues Blasters.
Biography
Adams was active in the pre-ska era of Jamaican music when he led a band that had a residency at the Courtleigh Manor Hotel, that included tenor saxophonist Tommy McCook among others.[1] He also played in Sonny Bradshaw's jazz band.[2] He continued to perform in the ska era of the early 1960s, when he played piano for Clue J and His Blues Blasters, and also recorded with Roland Alphonso, Clancy Eccles, Pat Kelly, and the Soul Defenders.[1] His keyboard playing was influential on other ska and jazz players, including Monty Alexander[3] and he had a hit in Jamaica with "Marjie", recorded with his band The Dewdroppers, and released on Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's Worldisc label.[1] Adams became a regular session musician for Dodd in the 1960s, and also played on sessions for Sonia Pottinger, and in Lynn Taitt's band the Jets.[3]
Discography
Singles
- "Little Willie" (1961), All Stars/Coxsone - Aubrey Adams with Clue J & His Blues Blasters
- "West Kingston Express" (1961), All Stars - Aubrey Adams & the Dewdroppers
- "Mellow Grove" (1961), All Stars - Aubrey Adams & the Dewdroppers
- "Panic in Bond Street" (1961), Coxsone - Aubrey Adams & the Dewdroppers
- "Lady in Red" (1961), Coxsone - Aubrey Adams & the Dewdroppers
- "Stew Peas and Cornflakes" (1961), All Stars - Aubrey Adams & Rico Rodriguez
- "Cherry Island" (1973), Jogibs
References
- 1 2 3 Moskowitz, David V. (2006) Caribbean Popular Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall, Greenwood Press, ISBN 0-313-33158-8, p. 4-5
- ↑ Gambrill, Tony (2007) "Sonny Bradshaw is 81 years young", Jamaica Observer, 27 May 2007, retrieved 13 September 2009
- 1 2 Barrow, Steve & Dalton, Peter (2004) The Rough Guide to Reggae, 3rd edn., Rough Guides, ISBN 1-84353-329-4, p. 24, 49, 81, 83