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Ernest Ranglin
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Guitarists · b. 1932

Ernest Ranglin

Jamaican guitarist and composer

Born
19 June 1932
Manchester Parish
Country
Jamaica
Active
1947–
Record labels
Island Records, Federal Records
Discography
34 albums

Biography

Ernest Ranglin is a jazz musician who plays guitar. Ernest Ranglin was born on 19 June 1932 in Manchester Parish. The music is usually filed under reggae and ska. Record labels: Island Records and Federal Records. The discography here lists 34 albums, from “A Mod A Mod Ranglin” (1966) to “Two Colors” (2022). Honours include Order of Distinction.

Ernest Adheir "Ernie" Ranglin (born 19 June 1932) is a Jamaican guitarist and composer who established his career while working as a session guitarist and music director for various Jamaican record labels, including Studio One and Island Records. Ranglin played guitar on many early ska recordings and helped create the rhythmic guitar style that defined the form. He has worked with Theophilus Beckford, Jimmy Cliff, Monty Alexander, Prince Buster, the Skatalites, Bob Marley and the Eric Deans Orchestra. Ranglin is noted for a chordal and rhythmic approach that blends jazz, mento and reggae with percussive guitar solos incorporating rhythm 'n' blues and jazz inflections. Ranglin was honoured with the Order of Jamaica in the 2021 National Honours and Awards on Jamaica’s 59th Anniversary of Independence.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

A Mod A Mod Ranglin 1966
Boss Reggae 1969
Ranglypso 1976
From Kingston JA To Miami USA 1983
Play the Time Away 1995
Below the Bassline 1996
Memories of Barber Mack 1997
Soul D'Ern 1997
In Search of the Lost Riddim 1998
E.B. @ Noon 1999
Now Is the Time 1999
Modern Answers to Old Problems 2000
Gotcha! 2001
Grooving 2001
Ultimate Ranglin Roots 2002
Ska Wey Dat 2003
Guitar in Ernest 2004
Alextown 2005
Surfin’ 2005
The Dub Album 2006
Order of Distinction 2007 · Live
Surfside 2008
Order of Distinction 2009 · Live
Guitar Ska Roots 2011
Avila 2012
The Definitive Ernest Ranglin 2012
Bless Up 2014
Ernest Ranglin at Side Door Records 2015
Softly With Ranglin 2015
Jazz Jamaica 2016
Mr. Ranglin With Soul 2016
Be What You Want Be 2019
With Friends Playing Guitar 2021
Two Colors 2022

Awards

  • Order of Distinction

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Ernest Ranglin play?

Ernest Ranglin is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Ernest Ranglin born?

Ernest Ranglin was born 19 June 1932 in Manchester Parish.

What are Ernest Ranglin's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include A Mod A Mod Ranglin (1966), Boss Reggae (1969), Ranglypso (1976), From Kingston JA To Miami USA (1983) and Play the Time Away (1995).

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