Performer, Composer, Father of SKA
Carlos Malcolm has often been referred to as
the Quincy Jones of Ska Music. His career as
composer, arranger, and producer spans three
decades of activity in popular music.
Carlos was employed as arranger, producer,
and director in the Variety Programs
Department of the Jamaica Broadcasting
Corporation (JBC-TV). While at JBC-TV, Carlos
was appointed director for “island content” of
the musical score of James Bond film, Dr. No,
much of which was filmed in Jamaica.
Carlos blends Jamaican folklore music with Jazz
harmonies and Latin music formats. Carlos’
music is epic
Inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame in Jamaica, Carlos is among world-famous musicians such as
Ernest Ranglin (guitarist), Monty Alexander (Jazz Pianist), and James Moody (Saxophonist).
Carlos is now coaching and developing young Ska artists. He is also writing new exciting
material in a Ska/Reggae/Jazz idiom. “By augmenting hard funk with a new Caribbean
flavour … he was able to come up with the sonic mix that can be heard throughout
Bustin' Outta The Ghetto…. Don't miss out on this pivotal
album in the genesis of funk!” - Dean Rudland, Ace Records
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