Stepping Tiger is an instrumental album by Jackie Mittoo, recorded in the late 1970s. The record showcases Mittoo’s signature organ style over deep, roots-driven rhythms, reflecting the heavier and more stripped-down sound of Jamaican instrumental reggae in that period.
Built around melodic improvisation and solid drum and bass foundations, the album highlights Mittoo’s ability to balance groove an musicality in a minimal setting.
This 2024 reissue on Solid Roots brings back a sought-after title for collectors of late-70s Jamaican instrumentals and dub-influenced reggae.
Jackie Mittoo was a founding member of The Skatalites and a central figure at Studio One, where his keyboard work helped shape the sound of ska, rocksteady, and reggae.
