Clive Hunt

Clive Hunt

Also known as: Azul, Lizzard

Clive Hunt (born 31 May 1952) is a Jamaican reggae multi-instrumentist, arranger, composer and producer.

Biography Hunt was born in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica. He learned the trumpet while at Stony Hill Approved school, and joined the 1st Battalion, The Jamaica Regiment Band at the age of seventeen. On leaving the service he was recruited by Byron Lee for his band the Dragonaires, touring with the group in North America. He became a sought-after session musician, playing trumpet and also bass guitar, flute, horn, keyboards, and saxophone. He was also employed as an arranger and producer, working with many singers and musicians. Amongst others he worked with: Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, Wailers, Grace Jones, Max Romeo, Pablo Moses, Jimmy Cliff, Johnny Clarke, Judy Mowatt, Devon Irons, Duke Reid, Sister Carol, Marcia Griffiths, Yasus Afari, J.C. Lodge, Congos, Chaka Demus, Ruddy Thomas, Twiggy, Al Campbell, Joe Higgs, Burning Spear, Lloyd Parks, Horace Andy, Dean Frazer, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Riley, I-Threes, Spanner Banner, Toots and the Maytals, Leroy Sibbles, Leroy Smart, Nadine Sutherland, Delroy Wilson, Capleton, Chris Stanley, Trinity, Errol Brown, Dillinger, Phillip Frazer, Nitty Gritty, Cutty Ranks, Ras Michael & the Sons of Negus, Vybz Kartel, Chris Martin, Kiprich, Macka Diamond, Aidonia, Sizzla, Lutan Fyah, Alpha Blondy, King Sounds, Dennis Bovell, the Brecker Brothers, Kali, Bernard Lavilliers, Betty Wright, Pushim, Pierpoljak, Yaniss Odua and Tiken Jah Fakoly. He released his first album Satta I (Trojan) under the name of "Lizzard" in 1976. A second dub album, Orthodox Dub was released on the Wackie's label. Hunt emigrated to New York City in the late 1970s. He worked there with Joe Gibbs and Lloyd Barnes' Wackie's set-up. He developed cocaine dependence and in 1987 was deported from the US after being charged with drug-related offences. He went through rehab in 1991 and has since re-established himself as a successful producer, working with the likes of Beres Hammond, Judy Mowatt, The Abyssinians and Garnett Silk, and recorded with Jimmy Cliff, Steely & Clevie and the Rolling Stones. In the 21st century he was signed by VP Records as a producer for the label and has produced for artists such as Etana, Jah Cure, Maxi Priest, Jah9, Richie Spice, and Queen Ifrica. He produced the Various Artists collection We Remember Dennis Brown for the label, released in 2016. VP Records released the instrumental album Blue Lizzard on November 13, 2020.

Discography (3)

Satta I
Trojan • 1976
Orthodox Dub
Magic Fire • 1978
Bad Bad Bad
17 North Parade • 1973-76
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Satta I Lizzard Satta I TRLS 138 LP Trojan 1976 1976
Orthodox Dub Clive Hunt Orthodox Dub MFLP 1001 LP Magic Fire 1978 1978
Bad Bad Bad Clive Azul Hunt Bad Bad Bad VPCD 4228 CD 17 North Parade 1973-76 2020

Credits & Appearances (171)

Production
Arranger 6
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Satta Massagana The Abyssinians Satta Massagana AZ 2000 LP Azul 1976 1977
Revolutionary Sounds Cultural Roots Revolutionary Sounds LP Germain 1978 1978
Various Moods Baba Leslie Various Moods LP 101 LP Tribesman 1981 1981
Drift Away From Evil Cultural Roots Drift Away From Evil GLP 002 LP Germain 1982 1982
I Love My Music Max Romeo I Love My Music SGL 106 LP Solid Groove 1982 1982
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
Horns Arranger 3
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Sentimental Reasons Joy White Sentimental Reasons HLP 002 LP Hawkeye 1978 1978
Holding Out My Love To You Max Romeo Holding Out My Love To You LP 56 Hope Rd. 1981 1981
Pave The Way Pablo Moses Pave The Way ILPS 9633 LP Island 1981 1981
Producer 12
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Forward The Abyssinians Forward AL 8305 LP Alligator 1969-76 1982
Bad Bad Bad Clive Azul Hunt Bad Bad Bad VPCD 4228 CD 17 North Parade 1973-76 2020
Revelation Time Max Romeo Revelation Time TSL 1000 LP Tropical Sound Tracs 1975 1975
African Roots The Skatalites African Roots UA LA 799 LP United Artists 1975 1978
Satta Massagana The Abyssinians Satta Massagana LPPN 2001 LP Penetrate 1976 1976
Satta I Lizzard Satta I TRLS 138 LP Trojan 1976 1976
The Legendary Skatalites The Skatalites The Legendary Skatalites LP Top Ranking 1976 1976
African Roots Act 1 The Wackies Rhythm Force African Roots Act 1 HA 001 LP Wackies 1977 1980
Stepping Forward In Dub Clive Smith Stepping Forward In Dub LP Forward 197X
Foul Play Dennis Brown Foul Play LP A&M 1981 1981
Showcase Vol I Wayne Jarrett Showcase Vol I WACK 191 LP Wackies 1982 1982
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
Technicians
Engineer 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Stepping Forward In Dub Clive Smith Stepping Forward In Dub LP Forward 197X
Lacquer Cut Engineer 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Satta Massagana The Abyssinians Satta Massagana AZ 2000 LP Azul 1976 1977
Musicians
Bass 18
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Revelation Time Max Romeo Revelation Time TSL 1000 LP Tropical Sound Tracs 1975 1975
Revolutionary Dream Pablo Moses Revolutionary Dream TSL 1002 LP Tropical Sound Tracs 1976 1976
Baffling Smoke Signal Various Artists Baffling Smoke Signal CDHB 252 CD Heartbeat 1976-78 2002
Reggae Goodies Vol 2 Various Artists Reggae Goodies Vol 2 L 040 LP City Line 1977 1977
Rebel Vibrations Creation Rebel Rebel Vibrations APLP 9004 LP Hitrun 1979 1979
Visions Of John Clark John Clarke Visions Of John Clark SENTA 078 LP Wackies 1979 1979
Positive & Constructive Earl Moodie & Tad Dawkins Positive & Constructive GP 44 LP Great 197X
Sing And Shout The Chosen Brothers Sing And Shout W 2457 LP Wackies 1980-83 1985
Reggae Vibes Love Joys Reggae Vibes W 3239 LP Wackies 1981 1981
35 Years From Alpha Headley Bennett & Bim Sherman 35 Years From Alpha ON-U LP 14 LP On-U Sound 1981 1982
Various Moods Baba Leslie Various Moods LP 101 LP Tribesman 1981 1981
I Love My Music Max Romeo I Love My Music SGL 106 LP Solid Groove 1982 1982
Lovers Rock Love Joys Lovers Rock W 2383 LP Wackies 1982 1982
Jah Son Invasion Various Artists Jah Son Invasion W 2384 LP Wackies 1982 1982
For Lovers Only Tyrone Evans For Lovers Only W 2389 LP Wackies 1983 1983
Jamaica Super Dub Session The Mysterious Mixer Jamaica Super Dub Session W 1720 LP Wackies 1983 1983
Roll On Rolando Alphonso Roll On W 2451 LP Wackies 1984 1984
African Roots Act 4 The Wackies Rhythm Force African Roots Act 4 W 2453 LP Wackies 198X
Clavinet 3
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Living In The Footsteps Delroy Wilson Living In The Footsteps JGML 6027 LP Joe Gibbs 1980 1981
Reggae Impact Marcia Aitken Reggae Impact JGML 6036 LP Joe Gibbs 1981 1981
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
Flute 3
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Satta Massagana The Abyssinians Satta Massagana LPPN 2001 LP Penetrate 1976 1976
Showcase Vol I Wayne Jarrett Showcase Vol I WACK 191 LP Wackies 1982 1982
Jah Son Invasion Various Artists Jah Son Invasion W 2384 LP Wackies 1982 1982
Funde 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Satta Massagana The Abyssinians Satta Massagana 6661 STB LP Jam Sounds 1976 1976
Guitar 2
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Reggae Goodies Vol 2 Various Artists Reggae Goodies Vol 2 L 040 LP City Line 1977 1977
Roll On Rolando Alphonso Roll On W 2451 LP Wackies 1984 1984
Horns 14
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Forward The Abyssinians Forward AL 8305 LP Alligator 1969-76 1982
Declaration Of Dub The Abyssinians Declaration Of Dub CDHB 180 CD Heartbeat 1972-76 1998
F F One The Fab Five F F One none LP Tit For Tat 1975 1975
Satta Massagana The Abyssinians Satta Massagana LPPN 2001 LP Penetrate 1976 1976
Guidance The Meditations Guidance TRDLP 101579 LP Tad's 1978 1979
Originally Mr Clarke Johnny Clarke Originally Mr Clarke CTLP 0108 LP Clocktower 1980 1980
Spellbound Dennis Brown Spellbound LASL 8 LP Laser 1980 1980
On Top Prince Junior On Top BOR 101 LP Black Ovation 1980 1980
Rydim Driven Jimmy Riley Rydim Driven ILPS 9671 LP Island 1981 1981
Sings Love Sonya Spence Sings Love SKYLP 20 LP High Note 1981 1981
Bush Master Revolution Junior Delgado Bush Master Revolution HBLP 001 LP Incredible Jux 1982 1982
Put The People First Jimmy Riley Put The People First SH 43005 LP Shanachie 1982 1982
Johnny Dollar The Rolands Johnny Dollar LH-M LP 001 LP LH-M 1982 1982
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Dennis Brown Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow JGML 6057 LP Joe Gibbs 1982 1982
Keyboards 20
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Declaration Of Dub The Abyssinians Declaration Of Dub CDHB 180 CD Heartbeat 1972-76 1998
Revelation Time Max Romeo Revelation Time TSL 1000 LP Tropical Sound Tracs 1975 1975
Satta Massagana The Abyssinians Satta Massagana LPPN 2001 LP Penetrate 1976 1976
Reggae Goodies Vol 2 Various Artists Reggae Goodies Vol 2 L 040 LP City Line 1977 1977
Black Horn Man Dean Fraser Black Horn Man JGML 6420 LP Joe Gibbs 1978 1978
Rootsy Reggae John Clarke Rootsy Reggae W 2333 LP Wackies 1979 1979
The Legendary Paragons The Paragons The Legendary Paragons WSCD 0022 CD Wackies 197X-8X
Reggae Vibes Love Joys Reggae Vibes W 3239 LP Wackies 1981 1981
Poor House Rockers Clive Field Marshall Poor House Rockers W 0334 LP Wackies 1981 1981
Showcase Vol I Wayne Jarrett Showcase Vol I WACK 191 LP Wackies 1982 1982
I Love My Music Max Romeo I Love My Music SGL 106 LP Solid Groove 1982 1982
I'm For You Jerry Harris I'm For You W 2385 LP Wackies 1982 1982
Rockers Jezzreel Rockers W 1482 LP Wackies 1982 1982
Jah Son Invasion Various Artists Jah Son Invasion W 2384 LP Wackies 1982 1982
Rockers From The Land Of Reggae I-Mo-Jah Rockers From The Land Of Reggae LP Jah Marcus 1982 1982
For Lovers Only Tyrone Evans For Lovers Only W 2389 LP Wackies 1983 1983
Cottage In Negril Tyrone Taylor Cottage In Negril LP Love Time 1983 1983
Roll On Rolando Alphonso Roll On W 2451 LP Wackies 1984 1984
African Roots Act 4 The Wackies Rhythm Force African Roots Act 4 W 2453 LP Wackies 198X
Sounds Of Many Colours Donovan Joseph Sounds Of Many Colours none LP Freedom Sounds 198X
Organ 4
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Revolutionary Dream Pablo Moses Revolutionary Dream TSL 1002 LP Tropical Sound Tracs 1976 1976
Colour Is Not The Answer Harris B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
Originally Mr Clarke Johnny Clarke Originally Mr Clarke CTLP 0108 LP Clocktower 1980 1980
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
Percussions 3
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Revelation Time Max Romeo Revelation Time TSL 1000 LP Tropical Sound Tracs 1975 1975
Rebel Vibrations Creation Rebel Rebel Vibrations APLP 9004 LP Hitrun 1979 1979
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
Piano 6
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Revolutionary Dream Pablo Moses Revolutionary Dream TSL 1002 LP Tropical Sound Tracs 1976 1976
Positive & Constructive Earl Moodie & Tad Dawkins Positive & Constructive GP 44 LP Great 197X
Originally Mr Clarke Johnny Clarke Originally Mr Clarke CTLP 0108 LP Clocktower 1980 1980
More Dennis Brown More YS 007 LP Yvonne's 1982 1982
Stagecoach Showcase Dennis Brown Stagecoach Showcase YS 001 LP Yvonne's 1982 1982
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
Saxophone 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Stepping Forward In Dub Clive Smith Stepping Forward In Dub LP Forward 197X
Strings Synthesiser 2
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Living In The Footsteps Delroy Wilson Living In The Footsteps JGML 6027 LP Joe Gibbs 1980 1981
Bad Card Trinity Bad Card JGML 6040 LP Joe Gibbs 1981 1981
Syndrums 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
Synthesiser 3
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Reggae Impact Marcia Aitken Reggae Impact JGML 6036 LP Joe Gibbs 1981 1981
Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff Various Artists Clive Hunt Ruff'N'Tuff INLP 3 LP Intense 1982 1982
What More Can I Do Lloyd Parks What More Can I Do MRLP 111 LP Parks 1983 1983
Trumpet 9
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Colour Is Not The Answer Harris B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
Disco Love Dub Joe Gibbs & The Professionals Disco Love Dub DB2CD 170 CD Doctor Bird 1978-84 2025
Cumbolo Culture Cumbolo FL 1040 LP Virgin 1979 1979
Come Zion Side Happiness King Sounds Come Zion Side Happiness GMLP 22 LP Grove Music 1979 1979
Trod On Culture Trod On HBCD 0137 CD Heartbeat 197X 1993
Memories By The Score Sly & Robbie Presents The Paragons Memories By The Score RN 713 CD Rhino 197X 2001
Doing It Right Desi Roots Doing It Right HLP 007 LP Hawkeye 1980 1980
Sly & Robbie Meet The Paragons The Paragons Sly & Robbie Meet The Paragons ILPS 9631 LP Island 1981 1981
Unmetered Taxi Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare & Various Artists Unmetered Taxi PSCD 43 CD Pressure Sounds 198X 2004
3 albums
171 credits
55 labels
1975 - 2025