5 Essential Alpha Horn Intros
- George
- May 3
- 1 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
5 epic horn intros featuring Alpha Boys School past students.
Trumpet and trombone players from Alpha Boys School have contributed to shaping the sound and reach of Jamaican music. From jazz, to ska to reggae, these five intros helped to lay the foundation that continues to define the genres.
LAST WAR (1977) - ZAP POW featuring david madden and glen dacosta
A horns-oriented pop group that was ahead of its time. The anthem "Last War" was given a fresh interpretation by Collie Buddz' "Come Around" in 2007.
A Message To You Rudy (1979)- The Specials Featuring rico rodriguez
"A Message to You Rudy" was first released in 1967 as a rocksteady song by Dandy Livingstone. The Specials took it to another level in 1979 when their version with Rico on trombone reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Blues In Trinity (1958) - Dizzy Reece
The first song on trumpeter Dizzy Reece's first first album for Blue Note.
Dr Decker (1964)- Don Drummond with Baba Brooks
A Don Drummond special release for Duke Reid alongside trumpet player Baba Brooks.
Marcus Garvey (1975) - Burning Spear featuring bobby ellis
Most of the Black Disciples horns driven intros for Burning Spear, like "Marcus Garvey", were arranged by Alpha past boy Bobby Ellis.
