Guitar In Ernest

Born in 1932 Ernest Ranglin is one of the greatest session players in the whole history of Jamaican music. His guitar appears in countless recordings of artists like Alton Ellis, Jimmy Cliff, Bunny Wailer, Roy Ellis, Max Romeo Skatalites, Heptones, Congos, you name it!

Produced by Chris Blackwell and released in 1961 on Island Records "Guitar in Ernest" reveals the Jazz side of Ranglin's playing. A fine album where the guitarist's sophisticated phrasing and soulful chords shine on a relaxed swinging rhythm groove provided by Thad Mowatt on double bass and "Tootsie" Bean on drums.

Tracklist

A1.   Ernie's Delight
A2.   Tenderly
A3.   Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes

B1.   Ernie's Tune
B2.   Polkadots And Moonbeams
B3.   One For Fred
B4.   Dahoud

Credits

BASS: Stephen Lauz
DRUMS: Carl McLeod
PIANO: Leslie Butler
PRODUCED BY: K. Khouri