All Chin's Calypso / Mento Recordings were produced by
Chin's Radio Service of 48 Church Street Kingston Jamaica
in the 50s. Producer Ivan S Chin.
All Rights Reserved--Unauthorized Copying Prohibited.
------------------------------------------------------------
All (STEREO) recordings on this CD were experimental. (STEREO) had just arrived in Jamaica and at that time
we were still recording for 78 records.
The STEREO recordings on this CD were the last recordings that were done with the Chin's Calypso Sextet Band.
We had a little breakup session as we said goodby to each other in 1957.
It was a sad time for everyone, there was no work for the band as a complete unit. SKA had just come in and calypso was going out.
Please preserve these recordings for as long as you can, as it may be very difficult to find composers as good as Williams and Bedasse. They were in a class by themselves.
Bedasse was the man who put the band together and directed the men, he also composed the melodies for each song along with them.
Williams was a very intelligent man and manager of the band, he was also a great talented composer. Williams was also a very stabilizing influence for the band.
The end of the calypso recordings was June 1957. These CDs will represent all the work done by this group of very talented musicians.
Over the years, Chin's Calypsos were enjoyed by many people in Jamaica and other countries.
Even now, the old Chin's 78 calypso records are being traded on E-Bay at very high prices.
Here are a few comments.
I almost suffered cardiac arrest when I was informed by my friend, of the existence of four Chin's Calypso CDs, I sent off for them right away, and have played them countless times during the past three weeks.
I still can't believe that I own four such historically important and priceless cultural artefacts. Chin's Calypso Sextet are my favourite Mento Artists.
The musicianship is always first class, and as for those wonderful lyrics! I was told that Mr Bedasse , like yourself, is still in robust health.
I understand that Mr williams passed away a few years ago, I wonder if the incomparable Mr Bedasse would mind if I sought him out the next time I am in Kingston.
Mr Chin you should feel very proud of yourself for playing a prominent part in the creation of such wonderful music, and for making it available to all Jamaican music fanatics, such as myself.
I'm overjoyed to hear that you're still going strong, and thank you immensely for e-mailing me. It's a great honour to be contacted by such an historically important figure in the history of Jamaican music.
------------------------------------------------------------First let me say what a great pleasure it is for me to have contact with you, the 5 CD set is without a question one of my favourite collections of music ever.
Not until I discovered the MENTO MUSIC SITE had I ever heard any of Alerth Bedasse's vocals, man he is one slick vocalist. I can only imagine hanging out with those cool Jamaican cats, tearing it up after hours at your shop, that must have been really something.
Listening to the recordings gives me a great feeling of being right there 50+ years ago, I love my red shoes and rough rider but my absolute favourite up to this point is calypso pepperpot.
On that note let me once again express my sincerest gratitude to you for still having the passion to re-release the coolest music I've ever had the pleasure of listening to,CHIN'S CALYPSO SEXTET.
------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks for your e-mail and for the great music on those
5 CDs I've got from you. It is a great pleasure to listen to them.
Although I'm normally a record collector avoiding to buy CDs,this time it was different, as this was the only chance for me to get your mento records.
I would like to thank you again for making these recordings available, for producing them and putting these CDs together. Now I feel like the proud owner of these
FIVE PERSONAL HANDMADE DISCS.
------------------------------------------------------------The CDs are delightful,I especially like the bamboo sax,
I have listened to them many times.
These CDs are some of my most treasured possessions, I feel fortunate to have them. The music is a favorite of family
and friends aboard my sailboat.
The music is very relaxing and sets a wonderful mood. Thank
you for making this music available.
------------------------------------------------------------ Well worth the price if you like ska or reggae.
If you want to get a feel for the musical roots of ska and/or reggae music, then this is the CD series for you.
You can enjoy the beat and the lyrics and even dance to the rythms that surround you as the calypso percussions and singing ring out from the past.
A neat glimpse into the musical history that is enjoyable to listen to and great to share with those with similar interest. From reviewer Peto.
------------------------------------------------------------
It has been a big surprise to receive an e-mail from you.
Long time I have been looking for your recordings,I had some of your records from the latest Mento CD collections
and some recorded from some collector friend.
I think your CDs are an exceptional document for Jamaican
Music lovers like me. EXCELENT.It is a pleasure for me to
be in contact with you. Keep on the good work.
------------------------------------------------------------
Such an honour for me to hear from you directly, I love all 4 of your CDs and have now played each of them through at least twice. Each time my favourite changes, but I think CD2 is the best, I like the change in styles from slow to fast on that particular CD.
I am so thrilled that you have made them available after all these years, because they are such an important part of world musical history, not just of Jamaica itself.
You must be very proud of the work you did at the time, and many thanks for allowing me to share in the enjoyment.
------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks for your note, I am honored to hear from someone who is making such beautiful contributions to Canada, Jamaica and Jamaican Music. I enjoyed CD1 & CD2 immensely, I had just bought CD3 & CD4.
I am a Canadian living in the USA with long standing ties to Jamaica, it's so fortunate that you and those fine musicians made and preserved those recordings. Thanks for your foresight, good taste and business acumen.
------------------------------------------------------------
You may order by phone if you wish, toll free from CD Baby. 1-800-289-6923
------------------------------------------------------------
Track List:
1. Calypso Merengue
2. Melda
3. Rufus's Honeymoon
4. My Red Shoes
5. Mussu Instrumental
6. Rock And Roll Calypso
7. I Want Love
8. Night Food Recipe
9. No Money No Music
10. Honey Bowl
11. Big Boy And Teacher
12. Woman Ghost Fool Man
13. Big Boy Instrumental
14. Woman's Style
15. I Visited A Wedding
16. Jamaica's Folk Tune
Other Genres:
Chin's Radio Service of 48 Church Street Kingston Jamaica
in the 50s. Producer Ivan S Chin.
All Rights Reserved--Unauthorized Copying Prohibited.
------------------------------------------------------------
All (STEREO) recordings on this CD were experimental. (STEREO) had just arrived in Jamaica and at that time
we were still recording for 78 records.
The STEREO recordings on this CD were the last recordings that were done with the Chin's Calypso Sextet Band.
We had a little breakup session as we said goodby to each other in 1957.
It was a sad time for everyone, there was no work for the band as a complete unit. SKA had just come in and calypso was going out.
Please preserve these recordings for as long as you can, as it may be very difficult to find composers as good as Williams and Bedasse. They were in a class by themselves.
Bedasse was the man who put the band together and directed the men, he also composed the melodies for each song along with them.
Williams was a very intelligent man and manager of the band, he was also a great talented composer. Williams was also a very stabilizing influence for the band.
The end of the calypso recordings was June 1957. These CDs will represent all the work done by this group of very talented musicians.
Over the years, Chin's Calypsos were enjoyed by many people in Jamaica and other countries.
Even now, the old Chin's 78 calypso records are being traded on E-Bay at very high prices.
Here are a few comments.
I almost suffered cardiac arrest when I was informed by my friend, of the existence of four Chin's Calypso CDs, I sent off for them right away, and have played them countless times during the past three weeks.
I still can't believe that I own four such historically important and priceless cultural artefacts. Chin's Calypso Sextet are my favourite Mento Artists.
The musicianship is always first class, and as for those wonderful lyrics! I was told that Mr Bedasse , like yourself, is still in robust health.
I understand that Mr williams passed away a few years ago, I wonder if the incomparable Mr Bedasse would mind if I sought him out the next time I am in Kingston.
Mr Chin you should feel very proud of yourself for playing a prominent part in the creation of such wonderful music, and for making it available to all Jamaican music fanatics, such as myself.
I'm overjoyed to hear that you're still going strong, and thank you immensely for e-mailing me. It's a great honour to be contacted by such an historically important figure in the history of Jamaican music.
------------------------------------------------------------First let me say what a great pleasure it is for me to have contact with you, the 5 CD set is without a question one of my favourite collections of music ever.
Not until I discovered the MENTO MUSIC SITE had I ever heard any of Alerth Bedasse's vocals, man he is one slick vocalist. I can only imagine hanging out with those cool Jamaican cats, tearing it up after hours at your shop, that must have been really something.
Listening to the recordings gives me a great feeling of being right there 50+ years ago, I love my red shoes and rough rider but my absolute favourite up to this point is calypso pepperpot.
On that note let me once again express my sincerest gratitude to you for still having the passion to re-release the coolest music I've ever had the pleasure of listening to,CHIN'S CALYPSO SEXTET.
------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks for your e-mail and for the great music on those
5 CDs I've got from you. It is a great pleasure to listen to them.
Although I'm normally a record collector avoiding to buy CDs,this time it was different, as this was the only chance for me to get your mento records.
I would like to thank you again for making these recordings available, for producing them and putting these CDs together. Now I feel like the proud owner of these
FIVE PERSONAL HANDMADE DISCS.
------------------------------------------------------------The CDs are delightful,I especially like the bamboo sax,
I have listened to them many times.
These CDs are some of my most treasured possessions, I feel fortunate to have them. The music is a favorite of family
and friends aboard my sailboat.
The music is very relaxing and sets a wonderful mood. Thank
you for making this music available.
------------------------------------------------------------ Well worth the price if you like ska or reggae.
If you want to get a feel for the musical roots of ska and/or reggae music, then this is the CD series for you.
You can enjoy the beat and the lyrics and even dance to the rythms that surround you as the calypso percussions and singing ring out from the past.
A neat glimpse into the musical history that is enjoyable to listen to and great to share with those with similar interest. From reviewer Peto.
------------------------------------------------------------
It has been a big surprise to receive an e-mail from you.
Long time I have been looking for your recordings,I had some of your records from the latest Mento CD collections
and some recorded from some collector friend.
I think your CDs are an exceptional document for Jamaican
Music lovers like me. EXCELENT.It is a pleasure for me to
be in contact with you. Keep on the good work.
------------------------------------------------------------
Such an honour for me to hear from you directly, I love all 4 of your CDs and have now played each of them through at least twice. Each time my favourite changes, but I think CD2 is the best, I like the change in styles from slow to fast on that particular CD.
I am so thrilled that you have made them available after all these years, because they are such an important part of world musical history, not just of Jamaica itself.
You must be very proud of the work you did at the time, and many thanks for allowing me to share in the enjoyment.
------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks for your note, I am honored to hear from someone who is making such beautiful contributions to Canada, Jamaica and Jamaican Music. I enjoyed CD1 & CD2 immensely, I had just bought CD3 & CD4.
I am a Canadian living in the USA with long standing ties to Jamaica, it's so fortunate that you and those fine musicians made and preserved those recordings. Thanks for your foresight, good taste and business acumen.
------------------------------------------------------------
You may order by phone if you wish, toll free from CD Baby. 1-800-289-6923
------------------------------------------------------------
Track List:
1. Calypso Merengue
2. Melda
3. Rufus's Honeymoon
4. My Red Shoes
5. Mussu Instrumental
6. Rock And Roll Calypso
7. I Want Love
8. Night Food Recipe
9. No Money No Music
10. Honey Bowl
11. Big Boy And Teacher
12. Woman Ghost Fool Man
13. Big Boy Instrumental
14. Woman's Style
15. I Visited A Wedding
16. Jamaica's Folk Tune
Other Genres: