Magnificent Ska - Muziek

Lynn Taitt June 22 1934 – January 20 2010 Was A Reggae Guitarist Born In San Fernando Trinidad And Tobago Closely Associated With Jamaican Rocksteady Music. Taitt Emigrated To Toronto Canada In August 1968 To Take Up The Position Of Arranger For The House Band At The West Indian Federated Club. Although He Left Jamaica Just Before The Rise Of Reggae His Playing Was A Strong Influence On Musicians Such As Hux Brown Who Adapted Taitt's Approach To The Newer Reggae Style. Taitt's Work Can Be Heard On Various 60s Recordings By Derrick Morgan Desmond Dekker Lee Perry Ken Boothe Bob Marley And Joe Higgs Among Others. He Recorded With Johnny Nash On Some Of The Latter's International Hits Including "Cupid" And "Hold Me Tight". Taitt Remained Active As A Musician In Montreal Having Recorded With Such Acts As The Kingpins "Let's Go To Work" CD 1999 As Well As Performing Live With The Montreal Ska All Stars And At The Montreal International Jazz Festival With The Jets 2002 And The Fabulous LoLo Sings Rocksteady 2006 . Taitt Was The Subject Of The 2006 Documentary Lynn Taitt Rocksteady Directed By Generoso Fierro And Another Titled Ruff 'n' Tuff. Taitt Died On January 20 2010 After A Long Battle With Cancer. His Death Was Recorded In Montreal Canada At The Age Of 75. read less