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Thursday 10 October 2019

Reggae Thursdays: Dean Fraser

Dean Ivanhoe Fraser (born 4 August 1957)

Jamaican Saxophonist, Dean Fraser, has been active since the mid-1970's and has been featured on hundreds of Reggae Recordings. He began on the Clarinet at aged 12 years old and switched to the Saxophone at 15 years old. He went on to release numerous Solo Albums and worked as a Studio Musician for  many (Dennis Brown, Sly & Robbie, Luciano and many others). He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Zimbabwe Emancipation, For the love of you, Redemption Song and Black Horn Man

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Fraser

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/485047-Dean-Fraser
Background information
Birth nameDean Ivanhoe Fraser
Born4 August 1957(age 62)
Kingston, Jamaica
Genresreggaejazz
Occupation(s)saxophonist
Instrumentssaxophonevocals
Years activemid-1970s – present
LabelsJoe Gibbs,GermainIsland,Greensleeves,ShanachieVPRAS
Associated actsWe The People BandSly & Robbie,LucianoTarrus Riley

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