musicians on tell it to the children

[benjamin]

Ites,

Just wanted to know who are the session players on Tell it to the children by Ijahman, doesn't appear on my cd.
It's really killer playing.
Any other info about that album is welcome

One Love

Ben

[ludo]

for me it's the revolutionnaries

[Bellyman]

The original album came with a lyric sheet providing also all the players and production credits which has been left out on later releases.

Here it goes...
lead guitar - Willie Lindo, Andy Bassford, Eric Gale
rhythm guitar - M.Chung, Bope (sic), Ijahman Levi, Eric Gale
bass - Robbie Shakespeare, Family Man, G. Thomas, Gary King
piano - Ansel Collins, Bobby Kalphat, Tarzan, Paul Griffin
organ - Earl Lindo, Franklyn Waul, Robert Lyn, Paul Griffin
drums - Sly Dunbar, Santa Davis, Style Scott, Rick Marotta
percussion - Pat Lewis, Sticky, Scully, Ijahman Levi, Errol Bennett
congos - Harry T, Rebop
bongos - Pat Lewis
trumpet - Junior Chin, Bulby Campbell, Mike Laurence
flugel horn - Bobby Ellis
alto sax - D.Headley, Tony Green, Lou Mancini
tenor sax - Dean Fraser, Cedric 'Im' Brooks, Michael Brecker
trombone - Everald Gayle, Barry Roger
flute - Cedric 'Im' Brooks, Seldon Powell
french horn - John Clark
synthesizer - Clive Hunt
background vocals - Gwen Guthrie, Yolanda McCullough, Brenda White

recorded at Joe Gibbs Studio*
eng. Errol Thompson
assistant Ruddy Thomas
recorded at Channel One"
eng. Maxie
mixed at Tuff Gong Studio
eng. Steven Stanley & Ijahman Levi
assistants - Chiao & Sticko

*for tracks Tell it to the Children, Closer to You, Praises in Strange Places, Tradesman, Thank You
" for tracks Jah Watch Man, Lend a Hand, Sinner Man

[benjamin]

thank you fisherman! interesting information. this impressive list doesn't really surprises me as this recording is a true musical jewel. I see you're always around when we need you. Hope you're doin' right.
Cheers,

Ben

[Red Eyes]

The killers on this album are "Closer to You", "Tradesman" and "Thank You". Of the first two there were Jahmani 12" back in the days.

[kalcidis]

Wow! Never seen the 12" of Closer To You. One of the best lovers out of Jamaica.

[fadel diagne]

indeed a grat album."closer to you"is heart wrenching as are "sinner man"and "tradesmen".even the sleeve illustration is very illustrative of a rasta ambassador weary and disheartened to be spreading the words of righteousness of righteousness to the world without being heeded.a truly great album both lyriclly and musically

[Red Eyes]

Sorry I was wrong

there is a 12" of "Closer To You" - Jahmani
and a 7" (with version) of Tradesman - Jahmani

[kalcidis]

And today I found the Closer To You 12" in a record store! £5!!! I'm so happy. The flip is »Praises In Strange Places«. Don't remember if it's one of the really good songs on the LP though. Will give it a rinse now and find out.

[Red Eyes]

You lucky bastard. Tell me, the 12" - nice dub?