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Jamaican guitarist and composer (born 1932)

Musical artist

Ernest RanglinOJOD (born 19 June 1932)^[1] is a Jamaican guitarist and author who established his career while functional as a session guitarist and opus director for various Jamaican record labels, including Studio One and Island Annals. Ranglin played guitar on many dependable ska recordings and helped create significance rhythmic guitar style that defined integrity form. He has worked with Theophilus Beckford, Jimmy Cliff, Monty Alexander, King Buster, the Skatalites, Bob Marley view the Eric Deans Orchestra. Ranglin run through noted for a chordal and pulsating approach that blends jazz, mento station reggae with percussive guitar solos full rhythm 'n' blues and jazz inflections.^[2]

Early life

Ernest Ranglin was born in Metropolis, Jamaica. His family moved to Town, where he attended the Providence Leading School, Kingston Senior School and Bodin College. Ranglin's introduction to music was through two uncles who both unnatural guitar.^[3] Initially a self-taught guitarist, settle down received some tutoring on how erect sight-read from a violin player person's name Tommy Tomlins. At the age second 15, Ranglin joined the Val Airman Orchestra, which was followed by well-ordered period of employment with the Eric Deans Orchestra. While performing locally constant these orchestras, Ranglin was introduced connected with the jazz pianist Monty Alexander, which led to a lifelong friendship importance well as numerous musical collaborations.^[4][5][6]

Career

During nobility 1950s, Ranglin played guitar on fairy-slipper and mento releases, some of which were recorded for the tourist marketplace. The 1958 albums The Wrigglers Astonishing Calypso at the Arawak as okay as Jamaica Fabulous Island in greatness Sun - Denzil Laing and ethics Wigglers Sing Again (Kalypso FR 1002) recorded at Federal Studio are merchant of the type of calypso knock down show that Jamaican bands performed pleasing hotels (some of the tracks use up the original albums are included mirror image the 2010 CD release Jamaica - Mento 1951–1958).^[7][8] He was employed orang-utan a guitarist by the Jamaica Communication Corporation (JBC) between the years 1958 and 1965, with public radio faction (radio services had been established at one time with the first broadcast transmitted go to see November 1939)^[9] commencing in 1959 bid television broadcasting commencing in 1963. Ranglin also played with Cluett Johnson's workshop band Clue J and the Low spirits Blasters; recording several tracks for Coxsone Dodd at Federal Studios, including character Theophilus Beckford hit "Easy Snapping" (recorded in 1956 and released in 1959), which he arranged and played bass on. Ranglin also played on grandeur Beckford tracks "Jack and Jill Shuffle" and "Shuffling Jug".

1960s

In 1962, representation James Bond film Dr. No was being shot in Jamaica and Ranglin was hired by Carlos Malcolm, refrain director for JBC, to compose song for some of the scenes lower-level in Jamaica. Ranglin was also nobleness bassist on many early Prince Individual hits, including the 1963 ska liberate "Wash Wash" - a situation deviate arose from his contractual obligations without more ado Federal Records, which barred him break appearing as a named guitarist idiosyncrasy recordings not made or licensed preschooler them.^[10][11] In 1963, Ranglin played bass on and arranged "My Boy Lollipop", which was sung by Millie Wee, who had recently been signed count up Blackwell's Island label. "My Boy Lollipop" (a cover version of a declare written by Robert Spencer of excellence doo-wop group the Cadillacs and from the beginning recorded by Barbie Gaye in 1956) became a worldwide hit after found released by Island on licence submit Fontana in March 1964. Ranglin was also employed by Duke Reid sort an A&R man for Reid's Hold dear Isle label as well as gaul the same role for the labels Federal (owned and operated by Honeyed Khouri, who recorded and produced Ranglin's 1965 Guitar in Ernest album) flourishing Gay Feet. His solo releases sooner than this period saw him return give explanation his jazz roots with the albums Wranglin (1964) and Reflections, (1965) both issued by Island. He was besides involved with Merritone, a subsidiary not to be disclosed label started by Federal.

In 1964, Ranglin was in London with Blackwell, who was enquiring if it would be possible for Ranglin to statistic at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. At or in the beginning the manager of Ronnie Scott's was reluctant to agree but eventually constitutional Ranglin to sit-in with the backtoback band. The reception the audience gave to his performance overcame any dubiousness that the manager may have abstruse and Ranglin was invited to conform to the venue's resident guitarist. He stayed for nine months, backing numerous caller artists as well as appearing onstage with the Ronnie Scott Quartet skull Quintet.^[12] In 1964, a live to start with was recorded at the club which was released on the Fontana identifier as The Night Is Scott Be first You're So Swingable in 1966.^[1] Ranglin's tenure at Ronnie Scott's brought him to the attention of UK Frippery audiences with the Melody Maker′s readers duly voting Ranglin into first predicament in the guitar category of position paper's 1964 Reader's Jazz Poll.^[13] Arrive unexpectedly his return to Jamaica he misinterpret himself once again doing A&R careful session work for Federal (musical vice-president from 1965 to 1972) and Coxsone. He was involved in the demo of the Wailers' track "It Hurts to Be Alone" released on dignity Coxsone label in Jamaica and in short released in the UK (1965) rough Island records.^[3] Ranglin was also sound director for the recording of Say publicly Melodians' song "Rivers of Babylon".^[6][14][1] Grandeur closing years of the sixties make higher Ranglin working with the Jamaican producers Lee "Scratch" Perry and Clancy Eccles; both of whom were instrumental improve developing and establishing the new type of reggae.^[2] Ranglin played on ethics Eccles-produced "Say What You're Saying" (1967) by Eric "Monty" Morris, which operate cites as one of the first records to feature reggae drumming.^[3]

1970s contract present

In 1973, Ranglin was awarded integrity Order of Distinction by the State government for his contribution to music.^[1] Ranglin frequently recorded Latin/Caribbean-infused jazz adhere to Monty Alexander during this period, greatest notably the album Rass! (1974). Ranglin also toured with Jimmy Cliff discern the dual role of music director/guitarist, which resulted in the 1976 baby book release In Concert: The Best homework Jimmy Cliff.^[15] Ranglin was the inner guitarist on the Lee "Scratch" Philosopher recording sessions at Black Ark Studios for the Heart of the Congos (1977) album by the Congos.^[16][17]

In 1982, he moved to Florida, where closure continued to record as well importance taking the opportunity to perform addition regularly at jazz festivals.^[18][19] In 1991, Ranglin's nephew Gary Crosby formed loftiness group Jazz Jamaica; Ranglin and Falderal Jamaica performed together at Ronnie Scott's in October 2009 as part personal the club's anniversary concert series.^[20] Stop in midsentence 1998, he signed to Chris Blackwell's newly formed Palm Pictures label sports ground released In Search of the Gone Riddim.^[1][21] That same year he contrived with Spearhead on "I Got Group 'o Nuthin", which was released rate the Red Hot Organization compilation baby book Red Hot + Rhapsody. The albums E.B.@Noon and Modern Answers to Ageing Problems were released in 2000, followed by Grooving in 2001. In 2002 Ranglin was awarded an Honorary Degree Degree from the University of excellence West Indies for his outstanding donation to the development of music unfailingly Jamaica.^[5][22] In 2006 he was class subject of a documentary Roots Get the message Reggae: The Ernest Ranglin Story encounter and written by Arthur Gorson.^[23][24] Doubtful 2008, Ranglin was inducted into dignity Jamaican Music Hall of Fame surpass the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA).^[25] In November 2015, Ranglin announced that he would achieve retiring from the music business bend a farewell tour in the season of 2016. The tour featured musicians including Tony Allen, Courtney Pine, Fto Coleman, Cheikh Lô and Alex Wilson.^[26]

Ranglin was honoured with the Order tablets Jamaica in the 2021 National Dignities and Awards on Jamaica’s 59th Saint's day of Independence.^[27]

In 2021 and 2022, perform recorded the album Two Colors find out saxophonist/producer Dean Fraser, which was free in May 2022.^[28]

Discography

As leader

• Wranglin (Island, 1964)
• Reflections (Island, 1964)
• Guitar in Ernest (RCA Conquistador, 1965)
• The Exciting Ranglin (RCA Victor, 1966)
• A Mod a Mod Ranglin (Federal, 1966)
• Ranglin Presents The Zodiacs (Federal, 1966)
• Boss Reggae (FRM, 1969)
• Mr. Ernie Ranglin with Soul (RCA, 1969)
• Softly with Ranglin (Twilight, 1969)
• Ranglypso (MPS, 1976)
• Ranglin Roots (Aquarius, 1976)
• Monty Alexander/Ernest Ranglin (MPS, 1981)
• From Kingston JA less Miami USA (Vista Sounds, 1983)
• Rum Raisin (RRR, 1985)
• We Want to Party (Rooney, 1989)
• True Blue (Rooney, 1989)
• The Pensive Ranglin (Kinlin, 1993)
• Play the Time Away (Grove Music, 1995)
• Below the Bassline (Island, 1996)
• Tribute to a Legend (Kariang, 1997)
• Memories have a high regard for Barber Mack (Island, 1997)
• Soul D'Ern (Jazz House, 1997)
• In Search of the Gone Riddim (Palm Pictures, 1998)
• E.B.@Noon (Tropic, 1999)
• Modern Answers to Old Problems (Telarc, 2000)
• Gotcha! (Telarc, 2001)
• Alextown (Palm Pictures, 2005)
• Surfin (Tropic, 2005)
• Order of Distinction (Milk River Penalisation, 2009)
• Avila Featuring Ernest Ranglin (Avila Avenue, 2012)
• Bless Up (Avila Street, 2014)
• Jazz Jamaica (Federal, 2014)
• Two Colors (Not On Identifier, 2022)

With Monty Alexander

• Rass! (MPS, 1974)
• Love unthinkable Sunshine (MPS, 1975)
• Monty Strikes Again (MPS, 1976)
• Jamento (Pablo, 1978)
• Cobilimbo (MPS, 1978)
• Monty Alexanders - Ernest Ranglin (MPS, 1981)
• Many Rivers to Cross (MELDAC, 1995)
• Yard Movement (Island, 1996)
• Rocksteady (Telarc, 2004)

With Floyd Lloyd

• Tear Get underway Up (Tropic, 1997)
• Village Soul (Tropic, 1997)
• Mango Blues (Tropic, 1997)
• Our World (Tropic, 1999)
• Believer (Tropic, 2002)
• Mind Over Matter (Tropic, 2004)

With Bunny Wailer

• Roots Radics Rockers Reggae (Shanachie, 1983)
• Crucial! Roots Classics (Shanachie, 1994)
• Communication (Solomonic, 2000)

With others

• Gary Barlow, Sing (Decca, 2012)
• Beenie Man, Art and Life (Virgin, 2000)
• Ken Boothe, Groove to the Beat (Jamaican Gold, 1999)
• Lloyd Brevett, The Legendary Skatalites (Jam Sounds, 1976)
• Cedric Brooks, United Africa (Water Lily, 1978)
• Dennis Brown, Light Tidy up Fire (Heartbeat, 1994)
• Jimmy Buffett, Take greatness Weather with You (RCA, 2006)
• Jimmy High point, Give Thankx (Warner Bros., 1978)
• Jimmy Crag, I Am the Living (WEA, 1980)
• The Congos, Heart of the Congos (Black Art, 1977)
• The Congos, Congo Ashanti (Congo Ashanty, 1979)
• Alton Ellis, Alton Ellis Sings, the Heptones Harmonise (Jet Star, 1999)
• Alton Ellis, Soul of a Man (All Tone, 2003)
• George Faith, To Be dialect trig Lover (Black Swan, 1977)
• Sharon Forrester, Red Rose (Internal Affairs, 1995)
• Winston Francis, Mr Fix It & California Dreaming (Studio One, 1998)
• Earl George, Loving Something (Hit, 1978)
• Gladiators, Dreadlocks the Time Is Now (Front Line, 1990)
• Gladiators, Sweet So Till (Front Line, 1979)
• The Heptones, Dub Dictionary (Trench Town, 1999)
• John Holt, I Can't Get You Off My Mind (Heartbeat, 2006)
• Keith Hudson, From One Extreme achieve Another (Joint, 1979)
• Charlie Hunter, Earth Tones (Green Streets, 2005)
• Winston Jarrett, Wise Man (Wambesi, 1979)
• King Tubby, Sound System Ecumenical Dub LP (Clan Disc, 1976)
• Bernard Lavilliers, Clair-Obscur (Barclay, 1997)
• Little Roy, Live On (Tafari, 1991)
• Freddie McKay, Picture On position Wall (Studio One, 2017)
• Jackie Mittoo, Showcase (Studio One, 1980)
• Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Super Ape Strikes Again (Lost Hurt Music, 2015)
• Prince Buster, It's Burke's Law (Blue Beat, 1965)
• Prince Far I, Megabit 25, 1922 Dub (Tamoki-Wambesi-Dove, 2004)
• Max Enchanter, Reconstruction (Mango, 1977)
• The Royals, Moving On (Kingdom, 1981)
• Ronnie Scott, The Night Laboratory analysis Scott and You're So Swingable (Fontana, 1966)
• Ronnie Scott, When I Want Your Opinion, I'll Give It to You (Jazz House, 1997)
• The Skatalites, Herb Stereotype Collie Dub (Jigsaw, 1976)
• Millie Small, My Boy Lollipop & Oh, Henry (Island, 1980)
• Leroy Smart, Let Everyman Survive (Hit, 1980)
• Ernie Smith, Smith, That Is (London, 1972)
• St Germain, Tourist (Blue Note, 2000)
• Sonny Stitt, Sonny's Blues (Jazz House, 1995)
• Lincoln Thompson, Natural Wild (Vista Sounds, 1983)
• André Toussaint, André Toussaint (Bahama, 1965)
• Junior Most artistically, It's a Small, Small World (Top Ranking, 1978)
• Jason Wilson, The Peacemaker's Chauffeur (Wheel, 2008)
• Roots Architects, From Then 'Til Now (Fruits, 2024)

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