Saxophonist Cedric Brooks has died

Jamaican saxophonist Cedric Brooks has died from a cardiac arrest at New York Hospital Queens on Friday May 3.  He was 70.

On Saturday Brooks' sister Paulette Keise confirmed the death stating that he suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes and fell ill several years ago, losing his ability to speak.

Brooks began his music career in the late 1960s as a studio musician, after learning to play the saxophone as a student at the Alpha Boys' School in Kingston. He played in songs such as Burning Spear's "Door Peep." He also had hits with trumpet player David Madden including "Money Maker" and "Mystic Mood."

Brooks also was a member of the Jamaican ska band The Skatalites.

He is survived by seven children and four sisters

 

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