The Scorchers

about

The core of the Scorchers were founded by Mush One (trumpet, vocals) and Luis Zuluaga (drums), formerly of Epitaph/Hellcat recording act The Slackers. After leaving the Slackers circa 1999-2000, Mush One became involved in several musical projects in the NYC area, most notably Fireproof (Sister Nancy Meets Fireproof, Jammyland Records/Special Potato, 2002), and the Hungry March Band (On the Waterfront, 2003, and Critical Brass, 2004), as well as the New Orleans-inspired Washington Square Stomperz (later to become the Red Hook Warriorz), and Tunnel One Ska Radio (WNYU 89.1 fm NYC, 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST). Several years later, the sounds of ska again beckoned trumpeter player/songwriter Mush One. While still active in the aforementioned projects, he joined with recent Slackers expatriate Zulu, under the auspices of forming a hard bop jazz group. Beginning with Red Hook Warriorz members Paul Defiglia (upright bass) and Ben Shanley (trombone), the core of the band was formed. The sound of Defiglia’s upright bass and Zulu’s ska drumming was immediately explosive, and the Scorchers were born. With this new musical venture, the Scorchers lean back even deeper into the roots of Jamaican music, with a unique blend of vocal harmonies and scorching instrumentals. In addition, the Scorchers feature the debut of vocalist Alicia Williams, daughter of 1940’/1950’s Jamaican big-band vocalist Garland Phinn (of the Sonny Bradshaw Orchestra). This award-winning Jamaican big band helped pave the

top songs

albums

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Ska-Jazz de Luxe vol.1

Stuntin'

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Jump Up Records Caribbean Party Sampler

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Primosonic Rhythms Vol. 2

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From Matador's Arena Vol.1 1968-1969

Stuntin

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Jump Up's Caribbean Sundown

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Lloyd Daley's Matador Productions 1968-72: Reggae Classics From The Originator

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Still Standing North American Ska Compilation (Disc 4)

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Jump Up Records Caribbean Memories Sampler

Rocksteady Revolution

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Caribbean Shakedown

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