Track Listing

Jackie Mittoo - Melody Maker    

            The Soul Vendors - Full Range

            Jackie Mittoo - Ghetto Organ

            Jackie Mittoo - Toronto Express

            Jackie Mittoo - Black Out

            Jackie Mittoo - Fireball Rock

            Jackie Mittoo - Tropic Island

            Jackie Mittoo - Sure Soul

            Jackie Mittoo - Taste Of Soul    

            Jackie Mittoo & Sound Dimension -Soul Stew         

            Jackie Mittoo - Reggae Magic   

            Jackie Mittoo & Ernest Ranglin - West Of The Sun

            The Skatalites - Hanging Tree    

            Jackie Mittoo - Peenie Wallie    

            Sound Dimension - Walk Don't Run

            Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Vendors -     Ba Ba Boom

            Jackie Mittoo - Dark Of The

 Moon   

            Jackie Mittoo - Full Charge

Reggae Magic (1967 - 1974) is an engaging CD compilation from legendary Jamaican keyboardist Jackie Mittoo and various groups.

This collection features some of Mittoo’s most influential recordings from his golden era at Studio One, where his innovative organ and piano work helped shape the sound of ska rock steady and reggae. The tracks showcase his signature blend of soulful melodies and infectious rhythms elements that have inspired generations of musicians around the world.

A founding member of The Skatalites, Jackie Mittoo played a pivotal role in defining the classic sound of rock steady & the reggae sound at Studio One. Contributing to timeless tracks like Hanging Tree, (ska) Ram Jam, Full Charge and the very rare Walk Don't Run. The booklet has excellent notes by Stuart Baker. Great cover photo of Coxsone Dodd and Jackie Mittoo at the Studio One recording Studio in Jamaica.

Highly recommended CD also issued as an LP.

Issued on Soul Jazz Records SJR CD573 2025