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Jackie Mittoo

Origin Brown's Town, Jamaica - Toronto, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Biography

Donat Roy "Jackie" Mittoo (March 3, 1948 – December 16, 1990) was a Jamaican-Canadian keyboardist, composer, and musical director whose influence on ska, rocksteady, and reggae is both foundational and far-reaching. A child prodigy, Mittoo began playing piano at age four under the guidance of his grandmother. By his early teens, he was performing professionally with local bands in Jamaica.

At just 15, Mittoo became the musical director at Studio One, Jamaica's premier recording studio, under producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. There, he played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Jamaican music, contributing to countless recordings and working with artists like The Skatalites, The Soul Brothers, and The Soul Vendors. His compositions, such as "Darker Shade of Black" and "Feel Like Jumping," became reggae standards.

In the late 1960s, Mittoo emigrated to Toronto, Canada, where he continued to influence the music scene. He recorded albums like Wishbone and Reggae Magic, and collaborated with Canadian reggae artists, helping to establish the genre in his adopted country. Mittoo also founded the Stine-Jac record label and operated a record store, further promoting reggae music in Canada.

Mittoo's legacy endures through his extensive discography and the countless musicians he inspired. His work remains a testament to his talent and his role in bringing Jamaican music to a global audience.
-Robert Williston

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Macka Fat (1971)

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Henry the Great

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Good Feeling

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Macka Fat

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Lazy Bones

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Fancy Pants

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Something Else

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Happy People

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Purple Heart

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Whoa Whoa

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Division One

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Soul Bird b/w Wishbone

Soul Bird b/w Wishbone (1971)

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Wishbone (1971)

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Satisfaction

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Groovy Spirit

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Love Life

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Wishbone

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Grand Funk

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La-La Girls & Cha-Cha Boys

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Dry Wine

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Love of Life

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Soul Bird

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Steeple in the Snow

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Love of life b/w Love Life

Love of life b/w Love Life (1972)

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Reggae Magic (1972)

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Too Late to Turn Back Now

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For All We Know

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Steady Rock

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Someday Soon

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Bananas

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Wintergreen

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Alone Again, Naturally

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Wishful Thinking

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

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Sledgehammer

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Let's Put It all Together

Let's Put It all Together (1975)

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Laughter in the Rain

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Ram Jam (Jackie Mittoo)

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Ebb Tide

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Highways (Jackie Mittoo)

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One Man Woman - One Woman Man (Paul Anka)

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The Rattler (Jackie Mittoo)

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Feel Like Makin' Love

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Drum Song (Jackie Mittoo)

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We're Running Out

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Frangipani (Jackie Mittoo)

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The Keyboard King

The Keyboard King (1976)

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The Thriller

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You'll Never Find

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A Rocking Sensation

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World of Love

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Creative Rock

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The Avenger

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The Penetrator

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Mediator

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A Standing Ovation

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Jah Rock Style

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Hot Blood (1977)

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Merry Go Round

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Locks and Keys

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Hot Blood

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Man On the Hill

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Disco Jack

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Channel One Crash

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Brain Mark

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Dub Cut

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Show Case Volume 3

Show Case Volume 3 (1978)

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Champion of the Arena

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Hot Milk

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Darker Shades

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Drum Song

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The Sniper

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Peace Treaty

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North of the Sun

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Jumping Jack

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Super Charge

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One Step Forward

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The Money Makers

The Money Makers (1978)

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Casa Nova

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Sweet Music Sweet

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Gimme Little Sunshine

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Dubble Trubble

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Disco Dub

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I Hear You Madagascar

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President Roots

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All My Children

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Bathurst Street Yank

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Nyah Red

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Stepping Tiger (1979)

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Russian Satelite

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Harder than the Rest

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Stepping Tiger

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World of Love

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Mystic World

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Special Mission

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Totally Together

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Sugar Jar

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Wild Jockey (1990)

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Out of Exile

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Cowboy Lollipop

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Wild Jockey

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Organ Grinder

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Revival Jumper

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Dibby Girl

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Ska Revival

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Energizer

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Wives and Lovers

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Autumn Song

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Jackie Mittoo and Winston Wright Plays Hits from Studio One and More - A Tribute, Vol. 2

Jackie Mittoo and Winston Wright Plays Hits from Studio One and More - A Tribute, Vol. 2 (1998)

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Loving You

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I'll Try

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Pretty Place

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In Love With You

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Good Times

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I'll be Happy

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Score of Memories

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Forever Loving You

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Kind Girl

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Guiding Light

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Discography

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