05.16.2023 22:00 – 24:00

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Lester Sterling, alto saxophonist of the pioneering band, The Skatilites. He was the last living hornsman of the original lineup, and with “Ska” Sterling having departed this doomed planet, a page is now turned in music history. The Skatilites as a functioning legacy/tribute band still play and keep their music alive (with original vocalist Doreen Shaeffer), but we tip our pork pie tonight to Lester and his bandmates, with sets of the finest original Ska tunes that will groove forever.

10:00 PMShirley Ellis - Soul TimeShirley Ellis Soul TimeThe Wigan Casino II
10:04 PMThe Son of P.M. - KaektoimorThe Son of P.M. KaektoimorHey Klong Yao! Essential Collection of Modernized Thai Music From the 1960’s EM Records
10:07 PMLaura Lee - Crumbs Off the TableLaura Lee Crumbs Off the TableLaura Lee: Greatest Hits
10:10 PMRoy Lee Johnson and The Villagers - The Dryer, Pt. IRoy Lee Johnson and The Villagers The Dryer, Pt. IRoy Lee Johnson and the Villagers Stax
10:13 PMSonny Rollins - MisteriosoSonny Rollins Misterioso
10:38 PMThe Maytals as The Vikings - Six and Seven Books of MosesThe Maytals as The Vikings Six and Seven Books of Moses
10:40 PMThe Skatalites - Christine KeelerThe Skatalites Christine KeelerSka Authentic, Vol. 1 Studio One
10:43 PMThe Skatalites - Killer DillerThe Skatalites Killer Diller
10:46 PMThe Skatalites - Two for OneThe Skatalites Two for OneRoots Party FullFill
10:54 PMThe Skatalites - Hot CargoThe Skatalites Hot Cargo
10:56 PMStranger & Patsy - When You Call My NameStranger & Patsy When You Call My Name101 Reggae Classics Silverphonic Records
11:00 PMThe Skatelites - NimrodThe Skatelites Nimrod
11:02 PMBob Marley & The Wailers - Simmer DownBob Marley & The Wailers Simmer Down
11:05 PMThe Ethiopians - Train to SkavilleThe Ethiopians Train to SkavilleMore Intensified – Original Ska 1963-67 Island Records
11:08 PMRoland Alphonso & The Skatalites - Third Man Ska (Aka Third Man Ska Team)Roland Alphonso & The Skatalites Third Man Ska (Aka Third Man Ska Team)Dancing the Ska! Studio One
11:18 PMRandy Carlos and His Orchestra - The Monkey's GuapachaRandy Carlos and His Orchestra The Monkey’s GuapachaSingle Fiesta
11:21 PMMarty Robbins - Big IronMarty Robbins Big IronGunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs Columbia/Legacy
11:25 PMThe Exotics - Surf BurglarThe Exotics Surf BurglarTwangy Surf & Spy Themes Tiki Tone
11:27 PMCash McCall - I'm in DangerCash McCall I’m in Danger
11:30 PMEl Afro Combo - Bajo Na'maEl Afro Combo Bajo Na’ma
11:39 PMIftin Band - Umaayey Iyo AboIftin Band Umaayey Iyo AboIftin Band Mogadishu’s Finest The Al-Uruba Sessions Ostinato Records
11:45 PMCelestine - Shake Baby ShakeCelestine Shake Baby ShakeMove On Koko-Mojo
11:47 PMBilly Larkin - Funky FireBilly Larkin Funky FireCalifornia Funk Jazzman
11:51 PMThe Joe Cuba Sextet - What A BabyThe Joe Cuba Sextet What A Baby
11:57 PMThe Skatalites - Sucu-Sucu (Sucu Sucu)The Skatalites Sucu-Sucu (Sucu Sucu)More Intensified – Original Ska 1963-67 Island Records

Other Show Notes

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