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Jackie Mittoo

Jamaican keyboardist, composer and arranger recognized as one of the architects of ska, rocksteady and reggae, Jackie Mittoo was born Donat Roy Mittoo on March 3, 1948, in Kingston, Jamaica. From an early age, he showed exceptional musical talent, studying piano and classical composition, which enabled him to develop a unique style, combining jazz technique with traditional Jamaican sensibility. In the 1960s, he joined The Skatalites, the famous instrumental ska band, as keyboardist and arranger. His mastery of piano and Hammond organ became central to the band's sound, helping t...