{"product_id":"rico-wareika-dub-vinyl-lp","title":"Rico: Wareika Dub Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Trombonist Rico Rodriguez is a pivotal figure in the reggae-ska-jazz scene\u003c\/i\u003e. Taught by fellow reggae legend \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=don+drummond\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Drummond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRodriguez\u003c\/strong\u003e recorded with many of the top reggae producers (including some crucial \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=coxsone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoxsone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=prince+buster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Buster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e tracks); played a part in the 70s ska revival (that's him on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=the+specials\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e' \"A Message To You Rudy\"); and even released \u003cem\u003eMan From Warieka\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=blue+note\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in 1977. In 1978 a dub version of Warieka was mysteriously released on white label. Once collectors got a whiff, it went on to became a holy grail of reggae-jazz records, fetching $400 plus. This is the first official label repress of the elusive record (time to upgrade that white label), and it sounds incredible on 180g vinyl no less. The dub is not overpowering. It hits that sweet spot, letting the instrumentation breathe and flow. 9 tracks in all in old school Island promo sleeve. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\u003cul\u003e\r\r\u003cli\u003emusic label: Island 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\r\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\r\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by the mgmnt 09\/2014\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Rico","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":952643653,"sku":"rr-2178","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/rico-wareikadub.jpg?v=1762268972","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/rico-wareika-dub-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}