Deadly Headley / 35 Years From Alpha [IMPORT] – New LP

Long awaited reissue of the 1982 solo LP from the late, great “Deadly” Headley Bennett, a key sideman from the golden age of Jamaican music who played on hundreds of records in a long and storied career.

An alumni of the legendary Alpha School in Jamaica that also produced talents such as Tommy McCook, Rico Rodriguez and Don Drummond, Headley Bennett played on countless sessions in his home country before moving to the UK and becoming part of the eclectic gang of On-U singers & players.

Designed as a showcase record for his unique talents, producer Adrian Sherwood assembled a crack team of his singers and players at the time for this set, including Style Scott, Bim Sherman, George Oban, Lizard Logan, Crucial Tony, and Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah. Also making an appearance on two tracks is fellow Alpha alumni Rico Rodriguez.

Vinyl re-cut by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, includes a printed inner sleeve with liner notes and rare photos.