{"product_id":"david-hillyard-and-the-rocksteady-seven-playtime-w-drill-hole","title":"David Hillyard And The Rocksteady Seven: Playtime w\/ Drill Hole","description":"David Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven: Playtime MUSIC AUDIO CD ska jazz reggae \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Hellcat Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1999 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eDAVID HILLYARD AND THE ROCKSTEADY SEVEN: PLAYTIME\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: ITEM HAS A DRILL HOLE IN IT, TYPICAL OF PROMOS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven: Playtime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eHellcat Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eSka \/ Rocksteady \/ Reggae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSka, Rocksteady, Jazz-influenced Reggae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven is a small ensemble led by saxophonist David Hillyard. The group blends elements of classic Jamaican rocksteady and ska with strong jazz sensibilities, producing warm horn-led arrangements and tight, groove oriented rhythm work. Hillyard is known for melodic improvisation and a deep appreciation for roots reggae forms while bringing in the harmonic complexity of modern jazz. The Rocksteady Seven operate as a focused combo, favoring organic studio and live performance sounds over heavy production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaytime captures the band in a mix of original compositions and imaginative interpretations. The album showcases instrumental textures, singable horn lines, and rhythmic clarity that highlight both the songwriting and the players skills. Several tracks on the release nod to classic pop and reggae repertoire while keeping the band sound distinctively soulful and swinging. Playtime is presented with a warm, analog friendly production that complements the group aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 1999 Hellcat Records. Manufactured \u0026amp; Distributed by Epitaph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eSIDNEY'S MARCH\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eHILLYARD STREET\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eTHE FOOL\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eFATHER AND SON\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003ePLAYTIME\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eUGLY MAN BLUES\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eANGRY LADY\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eNORWEGIAN WOOD\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eSKAVEZ\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eTHURSDAY NIGHT STOMP\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003ePEACE\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eSIDNEY'S GHOST\u003cbr\u003eDavid Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hellcat Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Pamphlet","offer_id":51779317170454,"sku":"136130","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260827224133495d63dfe39529.jpg?v=1787895904","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/david-hillyard-and-the-rocksteady-seven-playtime-w-drill-hole","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}