Ska La-Rama: Treasure Isle Ska 1965-1966/ Various - Ska La-Rama: Treasure Isle Ska 1965-1966 / Various

Two CDs. The ?rst of a trio of newly compiled collections highlighting the very best of Duke Reid's legendary Treasure Isle recordings from the early-to-mid-60s. This set focuses on the ?nal years of the ska era, with the ?rst of the discs on the set bringing together many of the producer's best-known recordings from 1965, with all of the material making it's debut on the Doctor Bird label. In contrast, the second CD comprises rare recordings from the Treasure Isle vaults, with 20 of the tracks previously unreleased. As either a stand-alone collection or a companion volume to the existing or soon-to-be issued Doctor Bird compilations showcasing the very best of Duke Reid's legendary Treasure Isle label, Ska La-Rama is an Essential acquisition for anyone wanting to own the very best in original Jamaican ska sounds.