Name: The 4th Street Orchestra Collection
Brand: Dennis Bovell

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DB2DP130

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929283046

Total Cap

CDx2

Artist

Dennis Bovell

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Doctor Bird

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Dennis Bovell, born in St. Peter, Barbados in 1953 and raised in London, is a renowned artist who has made significant contributions to the world of dub music. From an early age, he developed a deep fascination with dub and went on to establish his own sound system called Jah Sufferer. Bovell's unique style and innovative approach have earned him a place among the greats of the genre.

With influences from artists such as *Yabby You*, *The Revolutionaries*, and *Keith Hudson*, Bovell has crafted a distinctive sound that sets him apart from his contemporaries. His collaborations with notable performers like *Dr. Alimantado*, *Prince Jammy*, and *Prince Far I* have further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in the field.

Bovell's impressive body of work includes collaborations with various talented musicians such as *Tapper Zukie*, *Rockers All Stars*, and *I-Roy*. He has also worked with esteemed groups like *Creation Rebel* and produced tracks for artists including *Scientist*, *Junior Delgado*, and *Mikey Dread*. With his extensive experience working alongside industry legends like *Jah Shaka* and contributing to projects by iconic bands like The Aggrovators, Dub Specialist, Roots Radics, Soul Syndicate, Poet and The Roots, as well as Niney The Observer; Dennis Bovell continues to shape

Doctor Bird is a music label that was founded in the UK by Graeme Goodall, an Australian sound engineer and original shareholder of Island Records. The label was revived by Trojan Records in 1970 for three releases before being relaunched in 2017 as a division of Cherry Red Records. Doctor Bird specializes in vintage Jamaican sounds licensed from the catalogue of Trojan Records.
Graeme Goodall played a significant role in the Jamaican music scene, engineering sessions at various studios and producing countless recordings during the ska era. He also formed other labels such as Pyramid Records and Attack to promote reggae music. Despite relocating to Atlanta, Georgia in the 1970s, Goodall continued his involvement with music until his passing in 2014.
Today, Doctor Bird continues to bring Jamaican rocksteady and other vintage sounds to music enthusiasts worldwide through their curated selection of releases. With its rich history and dedication to preserving iconic Jamaican music, Doctor Bird remains a respected authority on this genre.

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Four of the finest roots albums ever to see issue. Includes tracks new to CD. Performed and produced by one of British music’s greatest talents.

By the mid-1970s, having made his name as one of Britain’s most gifted and versatile musical talents with leading UK reggae outfit Matumbi, Dennis ‘Blackbeard’ Bovell sought to expand his horizons further by creating new material away from the confines of the group.

Arguably his most impressive works from this time were four albums released under the nom-de-plume of the 4th Street Orchestra. Released between 1976 and 1978, each set comprised a mixture of high-quality roots and dub, with their sound so authentic, reggae connoisseurs were convinced the music had to be of Jamaican origin.

Today, these seminal – and now hugely collectable – LPs are widely regarded by music fans to be among the finest British produced reggae music ever to see issue during the roots era.

Now, at long last, they are brought together for this essential set, with a further eight Dennis Bovell-produced bonus tracks from the period making this 2CD even more compelling.

The 4th Street Orchestra Collection

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Discover The 4th Street Orchestra Collection by Dennis Bovell. Four of the finest roots albums ever released, now available on 2CD with bonus tracks. Label: Doctor Bird.