Rico Rodriguez (musician)

Rico Rodriguez MBE (born Emmanuel Rodriguez; 17 October 1934[1] – 4 September 2015), also known as simply Rico, as well as Reco or El Reco, was a Cuban ska and reggae trombonist. He was born in Havana and grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. He has recorded with many producers, including Karl Pitterson, Prince Buster, and Lloyd "Matador" Daley. He was known as one of the first and most distinguished Ska artists.

Rico Rodriguez
Rico Rodriguez at Guilfest 2012
Rico Rodriguez at Guilfest 2012
Background information
Birth nameEmmanuel Rodriguez
Born(1934-10-17)17 October 1934
Havana, Cuba
OriginKingston, Jamaica
Died4 September 2015(2015-09-04) (aged 80)
London, England
GenresSka, reggae, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrombone
Years active1958–2015

References
  1. Allmusic.com biography

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