GRASS YARD PRODUCTIONS, VOL. 1 – VARIOUS ARTISTS (NAYA RECORDS) -

GRASS YARD PRODUCTIONS, VOL. 1 – VARIOUS ARTISTS (NAYA RECORDS)

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Naya Records, an upstart indie label founded in Boston, MA and run by visionary label president and accomplished drummer/engineer/producer Nathan Sabanayagam, is proud to announce the release of “Grass Yard Productions Volume One”, the first installment of a series of compilations to be released over the next few years by Naya Records featuring the Grassyard Productions All-Stars (aka GYP All-Stars).

All of the songs on Grass Yard Productions Volume One were recorded on the front porch of legendary guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith, known for his role as lead guitarist for his role in Bob Marley’s band as well as Peter Tosh and Innter Circle, to name a very short few. The album is dedicated to the late great Jamaican Trumpeter Johnny “Dizzy” Moore, who is also featured on one of the songs. Other veteran artists who contributed to the compilation include Ken Boothe, Winston “BoPee” Bowen, as well as historic musical figures Kiddus I and Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, who both starred in the cult classic film Rockers.

The most significant aspect of this release is the collaboration of several generations of musicians from around the globe, all gathering to play in the relaxed and intimate environment known as the Grassyard (at Earl “Chinna” Smith’s Jamaican residence). The end result is an album that is chalk full of instant classics. These songs capture the true essence that is musical creation in Jamaica and some of the highlights include “Fire,” sung by Don I, “Shot Poor Johnny,” sung by Ken Bob, and the Ken Boothe track, ” Richard Cory.”

This material was recorded between August 2004 and September 2006. The first in a series of recordings done at the home of Legendary Guitarist/ Producer Earl “Chinna” Smith. A place where musicians and artists from around the world flow and the music never ends.

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