Born Blue

Cuarto disco de estos berlineses. Born Blue es un álbum que resalta por su atractivo diseño en formato digipack con esa estética jazzera siempre presente en sus discos. Tocan música clásica jamaicana en acústico y graban en directo con dos micrófonos de ambiente. Ritmos ska, reggae y rocksteady con la actitud de una banda de jazz.

Musicians:
Waki Johannsen (trombone) and Detwin Johannsen (sax).
The legendary Johannsen Bros., since the 60s engaged In numerous New Orleans jazz-bands, in 79 founders of Europe`s first traditional ska Band Yebo.
Supports/backings: Derrick Morgan, the Skatalites, Laurel Aitken, Rico, etc.

Robert Schwill (drums).
Initiator of the Skampis (88-95), drummer of Time Tough (95-00) and Mother`s Pride (temporary), with R&B-offbeat and drive in the Jamaican tradition of Lloyd Knibbs.

Daniel Dückers (piano).
Vital member of the Ska-Band Engine 54 (92-98), founder, singer and composer of the rock steady band Time Tough (95-00), organ player of Yebo (since 95) and Lions Club, Supports/backings: Toots & the Maytals, Laurel Aitken, Makka B., Desmond Dekker, the Skatalites, etc.

Martin Barteles (contrabajo).
Founding member of the Berlin ska specialists Wood In Di Fire, many concert tours (France, Spain, …), his walking bass represents the tradition of American R&B and Jamaican beat.