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* [http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20040331/ent/ent1.html Jamaica's Gleaner article "David Madden strikes a balance".] |
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* [http://blog.horizonrecords.net/2009/08/28/zap-pow-this-is-reggae-music-stone-killa-1970s-reggae/ ZAP POW “This Is Reggae Music” – stone killa 1970′s reggae] |
* [http://blog.horizonrecords.net/2009/08/28/zap-pow-this-is-reggae-music-stone-killa-1970s-reggae/ ZAP POW “This Is Reggae Music” – stone killa 1970′s reggae] |
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* [http://www.bossshots.com/labels/trojan-records/artists/zap-pow/ Zap Pow on Boss Shots] |
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David Madden | |
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| David Madden David Madden | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 7, 1943 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, ska, rocksteady, dance hall |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, composer, trumpeter, record producer |
| Instrument | Trumpet |
| Years active | Early 1960s-present |
| Labels | LMS Music |
| Website | www |
David Madden (born 1943) is a Jamaican trumpeter known for his solo recordings and as a member of Zap Pow, as well as playing on records of Bob Marley and many other great Reggae artists.
Biography
David Madden has been around for many years in the Jamaican music business - composing, arranging, singing, and playing the trumpet. Look on the CD's and LP's of these Jamaican stars... Bob Marley & the Wailers, Ernie Ranglin, Freddie McGregor, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spears, Bob Andy, Peter Tosh, Beres Hammond, Ziggy Marley, Dawn Penn's 'No, No, No', Dennis Brown, Sean Paul... just to name a few... and his name appears. David began playing the trumpet at Alpha Boys School. By age 17, he went to Jamaica Military Band, then on to the Jamaican entertainment pop scene. His hobbies include dancing, playing checkers, soccer, and working on his goal to establish a music school. His trumpet and musical skill has truly helped to create some of the most memorable ska, rocksteady, reggae and dance hall music in Jamaica's history.
David teamed with saxophonist Cedric "Im" Brooks as the duo Im and David to record for the legendary producer Sir Coxon Dodd at the famous Studio One. Two significant compositions "Money Maker" and "Candy Eye" became smash hits landing at number one (1) and number ten (10) respectively on the Jamaican charts. David then went on to become a co-founder of the progressive-reggae group, Zap Pow for which he penned another chart-topper "Mystic Mood" that catapulted the group into stardom. Other hits were to follow such as "Tonight We Love", "Scandal Corner", "This is Reggae Music", and "Sweet Loving Love". While with Zap Pow, David Madden, as a studio musician, is featured on at least 19 of Bob Marley's hit songs, and was a floor member of the Wailers in 1982-83 when Zap Pow disbanded.
"David Madden is one of Jamaica's most celebrated hornsmen and, as a trumpeter, there are few in his class. A best of... album from such a virtuoso, therefore, requires no platitude", journalist Andrew Clunis once wrote. In a period of our music when hornsmen seems to be disappearing from the pop charts, David Madden, who in 1979 was made an honorary citizen of the City of Atlanta, GA, while touring with Bob Marley & the Wailers. Resuming his solo career with his debut album, "Going Bananas", David released his first single as a solo performer, titled "Chained", on his own Large, Medium and Small Music (LMS) label. "Chained" was co-produced by the Wailers' keyboardist, Tyrone Downie. Since 1983 David has recorded several albums such as "Reggae Trumpetaa", "Changing Times", and "Dance Haawan". With four albums to his credit, David then released his first CD, "Cyber-Charged Ska", which he took to Midem, France to introduce his cyber-ska to the audiences. He then went on to record the compilation set "Horny Reggae Horn: The Best of David Madden". On this retrospective set, can be found David's work from the early 1980s. "Lonely People", the beautifully arranged "She She Mugae", "Mystic Mood", and the romantic "Love Light" are among the album's stand outs. Other CDs released are "Cybernetix Online" and "Long Live Reggae Music".
Discography
Albums
- Pon de Internet (2013), LMS
- Wow! Www.Ska (2010), LMS
- Biography (2010), LMS
- Luv - Hold U 4 Ever (2010), LMS
- Horny Reggae Horn - The Best of David Madden (2009) - LMS
- Long Live Reggae Music (2008) - LMS
- Reggae Horn 1969-83 - Early David Madden (2008) - LMS
- Cyber Charged Ska (2000) - LMS
Singles
- Fast Lane Slow (Fast Lane) (2011), LMS
- Digital Sound (Fast Lane Digital) (2011), LMS
Im & Dave
- Money Maker (1970) Coxsone (sometimes credited to Various Artists)
See also
Further Reading
- Profile on Irie Up
- Jamaica's Gleaner News article on David Madden presents "Long Live Reggae Music".
- Jamaica's Gleaner article "David Madden strikes a balance".
- ZAP POW “This Is Reggae Music” – stone killa 1970′s reggae
- Zap Pow on Boss Shots