Man From Wareika is a landmark instrumental album by Rico Rodriguez, originally released in 1977 on Island Records. Blending roots reggae with jazz influences, the album features Rico’s expressive trombone lines over deep, meditative rhythms.
Recorded at Joe Gibbs Studio and mixed at King Tubby’s Studio, the sessions bring together leading Jamaican musicians of the era, creating a rich and atmospheric sound.
Named after Wareika Hill in Kingston, the album reflects a spiritual and expansive mood that sets it apart within 1970s reggae.
A standout instrumental release from the roots era, Man From Wareika remains a key title for collectors and listeners drawn to deeper, jazz-influenced reggae.Rico Rodriguez was a Cuban-born Jamaican trombonist, trained at the Alpha Boys School, and a major figure in the development of ska and reggae. He later gained international recognition through his work with The Specials, linking Jamaican roots music with the British ska revival.
Related album: Rico Rodriguez – Wareika Dub, Ghetto Rockers.
