Reggae collective The Tighters have joined forces with legendary Bronx saxophonist Jerry Johnson for his or her freshly launched single, Pure Love. This stellar collaboration consists of Pure Dub, bringing Roberto Sánchez, an absolute grasp of reggae manufacturing, into the fold.
Jerry “Saxman” Johnson is reggae royalty. He famously cast his signature brass sound at Lloyd Barnes’ iconic 1976 Wackies label. Over a glittering profession, he has shared phases with titans like Burning Spear, Metal Pulse, and Sugar Minott.
A BLISSFUL, HEAVYWEIGHT MEETING OF MUSICAL MINDS
For this pristine minimize, the legendary Roberto Sánchez takes the blending reins at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio in Spain. He delivers a crisp vocal combine alongside a heavy, echo-drenched counterpart, Pure Dub.
Bringing a ultimate contact of analogue magic, Dr Charty at Bat Information mastered the monitor utilizing a classic Studer A80 tape machine. This sonic remedy injects a beautiful, golden-era heat into each single beat. It’s a blissful, heavyweight assembly of musical minds.
TRACKLIST
1. Pure Love
2. Pure Dub
CREDITS
Jerry Johnson – Saxophones
Andréas “Ante” Andersson – Rhythm Guitar
Raphael “Biggie” Maghakian – Drums, Percussion
Jérémy “Nainj” Chassouant – Bass, Guitar
Yann Mussard – Piano, Organ, Keyboards
Roberto Sánchez – Combine and Dub
Alexis “Dr Charty” Chartier – Mastering at Bat Information Studio
Instrumental by Jerry Johnson & The Tighters
Produced by The Tighters
Riddim recorded at Jah Jazz Studio in Monteux, France.
ABOUT THE TIGHTERS
Delivering old-school authenticity with fashionable precision, French roots reggae collective The Tighters blends heavy grooves with aware messages. Fashioned round Swedish frontman Ante, the band mixes deep melodic roots with world influences.
Following acclaimed albums like In a different way and Pretty Love, they’re very important torchbearers of European reggae tradition.
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ABOUT JERRY JOHNSON
Gerald “Saxman” Jerry Johnson is a legendary reggae saxophonist who has spent over 4 many years shaping the worldwide reggae and dancehall sound. Born within the Bronx to a Jamaican father and a Barbadian mom, he’s extremely celebrated for mixing foundational New York studio tradition with conventional Caribbean riddims.
Johnson has recorded and carried out with elite artists together with Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, and Maxi Priest.
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