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Lester Sterling

Lester Sterling (January 31, 1936) aka Lester "Ska" Sterling or Mr. Versatile) is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (alto saxophone). He started his career as a trumpet player for Val Bennett's band in 1957 and was also a member of Byron Lee's Dragonaries (on trumpet). A founding member of The Skatalites. He is commonly overshadowed by well-known band members such as Tommy McCook, Jackie Mittoo or Don Drummond. Sterling is the only original member who is still a part of the band. Read more on Last.fm

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3Tribute To King Scratch
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4Afrikaan Beat
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5Wise Men Of Rocksteady
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6Wiser Than Solomon
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7Soul Voyage
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8Reggae In The Wind (Blowin' In The Wind)
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9so long
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10Sir Collins Special
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