Larry McDonald, legendary percussionist releases debut: "Drumquestra" on MCPR Music
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MCPR Music are pleased to announce the release of "Drumquestra" the debut album release of Larry McDonald, who is regarded by many as the premier percussionist in world reggae music.
Jamaican master percussionist Larry McDonald is at the heart of MCPR Music' "Drum Fusion" project. Now he crowns a storied forty year career with his first solo album "Drumquestra". Steered by veteran reggae producer Sidney Mills, it's a personal, mystical dance floor masterpiece that McDonald lovingly calls "a drummical experience."
McDonald gathered together some of his longtime associates, a glittering Jamaica crew of master‐drummers including Sly Dunbar and Bongo Herman, and classic singers Toots Hibbert, Bob Andy, Ras Tesfa and dub poet Mutabaruka as well as MCPR regular vocalists like SHAZA and J.D. Smoothe.
The first single:"Head Over Heels" featuring Dollarman on vocals, is scheduled for release in April 2009. Produced by Sidney Mills, It's a heady mix of laid back vibes, with the groove of summer, a catchy chorus with crossover appeal.
The mature super‐grooves of "Drumquestra." transcend boundaries without blurring them and fit onto decks and playlists from Boston to Brixton and Bali.
Now residing in New York City, McDonald's career began at the heart of the Jamaican reggae/ska scene, with a list of credits that includes such beloved artists as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Toots & the Maytals, Bunny Wailer, Bad Brains, Taj Mahal, Earnest Ranglin, the Skatalites, Gil Scott Heron, Soulfly and many, many more. He is also a founding member of two of NYC's top reggae acts, The Rocksteady 7 and Dub is a Weapon.
Please visit Larry McDonald @ www.mcprmusic.com for more information, including mp3's and contact info.
Contact:
Andre Swanepoel
Media Division
MCPR Music
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