EDDIE 'TAN TAN' THORNTON X ASWAD

One of the most widely respected records, certainly a special consideration of all time with regard to live recordings is the Live and Direct album from British roots rock reggae outfit, Aswad. For Notting Hill Carnival in 1983 Aswad recorded their set and released it commercially. Alpha past student, long time UK resident and trumpet player Edward 'Tan Tan' Thornton was on stage with the group for that event. Listen to the 45-minute set below...