Album Facts
Ojiji - The Shadow (Aqua Blue Color) Vinyl LP
1st time reissue of acclaimed fusion of prog, jazz, soul, funk, reggae
- Aqua Blue Color reissue of Rupert 'Ojiji' Harvey's 1979 solo album The Shadow
- Singular blend of progressive jazz-fusion, soul, funk, and Jamaican reggae
- From the Crack of Dawn co-founder, the first Black Canadian band signed to Columbia
Price $34.00
Format 1xLP
Label Continued Sound
Genre Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Soul
Barcode/UPC 826853005296
Color Aqua Blue
Year September 12 2025 (originally 1979)
Condition
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In 1979, Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey released one of the most distinctly original albums of his generation, combining progressive jazz-fusion arrangements with soul, funk, and reggae from his native Jamaica. At just 15, Ojiji was tapped by reggae keyboard legend Jackie Mittoo to join his band The Cougars, and not long after he and his brother Carl helped form the funk band Crack of Dawn, who in 1975 became the first Black Canadian band signed to a major label, Columbia Records. After that band's breakup, Ojiji recorded The Shadow with his brother and former bandmates, its intricate, often one-take arrangements a testament to their interwoven musicianship. Each track paints a picture of a young man's singular lived experience, finally reissued here on aqua blue vinyl.
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This LP is shipped in vinyl-safe packaging to ensure it arrives in pristine condition.
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While this album may appear elsewhere, purchasing through GOOD TASTE Records ensures verified condition, official color variant, and direct seller accountability.
In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
