The Wire (4/03, p.68) - "Remarkably, this is the first time that Trojan have devoted a collection to this unparalleled group of musicians....Formed in 1963, The Skatalites created the first truly indigenous music of Jamaica..."
Mojo (Publisher) (5/03, p.118) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Such was their phenomenal work-rate that there's more than enough material to fill a best of collection..."
The Skatalites: Jerome "Jah Jerry" Hines, Herold McKenzie, Enest Ranglin (guitar); Lester Sterling (alto saxophone); Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso, Dennis "Ska" Campbell (tenor saxophone); Carl "Cannonball" Bryan (baritone saxophone); Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, Baba Brroks (trumpet); Don Drummond (trombone); Jackie Mittoo, Gladstone "Gladdy" Anderson (piano); Lloyd Brevett (bass); Lloyd Knibb, Arkland "Drumbago" Parks (drums).
Recorded between 1963 & 1965. Includes liner notes by Harry Hawke.