Saxa (musician)

Saxa (musician)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Saxa


Img_capt =
Img_size =
Landscape =
Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Lionel Martin
Alias =
Born = 1930
Died =
Origin = Kingston, Jamaica (then a colony of the United Kingdom)
Instrument = saxophone
Voice_type =
Genre = Ska
Occupation =
Years_active =
Label = Independent, London, Arista
Associated_acts = The Beat, The International Beat
URL =
Notable_instruments =

Saxa (born Lionel Martin in 1930, Kingston, Jamaica, then a colony of the United Kingdom) is a saxophonist, famous for having performed with the 1980s British ska band The Beat. He has also played with many early reggae stars, such as Laurel Aitken, Prince Buster, and Desmond Dekker. [English Beat overview, Chris Woodstra, "allmusic.com", Retrieved April 16 2008]

From 1990 to 1995, Saxa played in The International Beat with musicians Tony Beet and members of The Beat (Everett Morton) and General Public (Mickey Billingham), and Dexy's Midnight Runners and poet Louie Campbell.

He is now retired.

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Saxa — may refer to either: *Saxa (food product), a brand of salt and pepper *Saxa (musician), a saxophonist *SAXA, Inc., a real estate development company …   Wikipedia

  • David Steele (musician) — For other people named David Steele, see David Steele (disambiguation). David Steele Born 8 September 1960 (1960 09 08) (age 51) Cowes, Isle of Wight, England Genres New Wave, ska …   Wikipedia

  • The Beat (band) — Infobox musical artist Name = The Beat Img capt = The Beat in 1981 Img size = Background = group or band Alias = English Beat Origin = Birmingham, England Years active = 1978 1983 2003 2005 present Label = Go Feet, 2 Tone, London, Sire, I.R.S.,… …   Wikipedia

  • 1941 in music — Events*January 5 Ernesto Bonino debuts on Italian radio *January 15 Olivier Messiaen s Quatuor pour la fin du temps is premiered in Stalag VIIIA in Silesia. *January 20 Béla Bartók s String Quartet No. 6 is premiered in New York City. *February… …   Wikipedia

  • Tony Beet — (born November 24, 1962, Birmingham, England) is an English musician most well known for being the lead singer of The International Beat (1988 1993). The band included members of The Beat (Saxa, Everett Morton) and General Public and Dexy s… …   Wikipedia

  • Ranking Roger — Infobox musical artist Name = Ranking Roger Background = solo singer Img capt = Ranking Roger New Year s Eve, 2007 Img size = 156 Birth name = Roger Charlery Born = Birth date and age|1961|2|21|df=yes Birmingham, England Genre = Ska Rock Punk… …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Wakeling — on stage in 2007 Background information Birth name David Wakeling Born 19 February 1956 …   Wikipedia

  • New Year Honours 2006 — The New Year Honours 2006 for the Commonwealth Realms were announced on 31 December, 2005, to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 2006.The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour, and… …   Wikipedia

  • 2006 New Year Honours — The New Year Honours 2006 for the Commonwealth realms were announced on 31 December 2005, to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 2006. The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour, and… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”