Jackie Mittoo
Jamaica
Born: 03 March 1948
Died: 16 December 1990
Genres: Reggae, International
Styles: Reggae-Pop, Reggae/Caribbean, Contemporary Reggae, Reggae/Caribbean, Rocksteady, Ska
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Keyboard virtuoso Jackie Mittoo was among the true legends of reggae -- a founding member of the Skatalites and an extraordinarily prolific songwriter, he was perhaps most influential as a mentor to countless younger performers, primarily through his work as the musical director at the famed Studio One. Born Donat Roy Mittoo in Browns Town, Jamaica on March 3, 1948, he began playing keyboards at the age of four, and was rarely far from a piano through his teen years, performing professionally in groups including the Vagabonds and the Vikings. H...
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