Wishbone

Black, bold, and beautiful, the joyous reissuing of Jackie Mittoo’s extra-rare Canadian debut Wishbone is the fourth and perhaps most anticipated release in Light In The Attic’s ongoing Jamaica to Toronto series. From the emergence of ska right through to rocksteady and the boss sounds of reggae, he was front and center -- a pivotal figure and a sharp move-maker. Even after relocating to Canada, a land not necessarily known for its funk factor, this Studio One veteran worked tirelessly to share his gift and spread the music of Jamaica to a wider audience. Wishbone’s 12 songs reach far beyond the island rhythms of reggae and into the realms of stone cold soul, funk, gospel and R&B -- an indication of the eclectic sounds that ruled the action-packed live music scene of Toronto in the day.