The Trojan Story

There could be no finer group than Jazz Jamaica All Stars to celebrate 50 years of Trojan Records. The incredible musicians augmented by the String Ting quartet and the heavenly vocals of Dem Three combined perfectly on the jazz-tinged orchestrations of the label’s many classic hits. Shirley Tetteh’s guitar flourishes stood out as she lifted Brinsley Forde’s take on Toots & The Maytals while Noel McKoy proved himself a bona fide soul legend on Red Red Wine, with Brighton choir Dulcetones adding a gospel feel on one of many set highlights. A truly inspirational evening but also a great party.
Brighton Dome Concert Hall. 29 September 2018
5 stars
Steve Clements