The Rocksteady Seven

rdf:langString The Rocksteady Seven

rdf:langString Rocksteady 7

rdf:langString Rocksteady 7

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rdf:langString David Hillyard & the Rocksteady 7 live at Two Boots Brooklyn

rdf:langString Will Clark

rdf:langString Dave Hahn

rdf:langString Eddie Ocampo

rdf:langString Jeremy Mushlin

rdf:langString Dave Wake

rdf:langString Mike Bitz

rdf:langString Brixton Records, Hellcat, Do Tell Records

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rdf:langString New York, New York

rdf:langString Charlie Francis

rdf:langString David Hahn

rdf:langString Kincaid Smith

rdf:langString Victor Ruggiero

rdf:langString Chris "Squantch" Sears

rdf:langString Christian Vela

rdf:langString Clint Sobolik

rdf:langString Jayson "Agent Jay" Nugent

rdf:langString Jimmy Boom

rdf:langString Rolf Langsjoen

rdf:langString Sheldon Gregg

rdf:langString –present

rdf:langString The Rocksteady 7 or "David Hillyard & the Rocksteady Seven", is an American Ska and Jazz band from New York, New York that formed in 1992. Since the early 1990s the group has consisted of tenor saxophonist and band leader Dave Hillyard as well as percussionist Larry McDonald. In live performances, they are supported by a rotating cast of musicians, including drummer Eddie Ocampo and Dave Wake on keys among others. Given reggae's globally reaching influence, the Rocksteady 7 holds true to the genre's roots and the self-described "Jamaican Jazz" sound combines ska, rocksteady and reggae with extended jazz improvisation, intricate melodies, and complex harmonies. The group incorporates many diverse elements of world music with rocksteady rhythms, including ska, jazz, calypso, as well as early African and American jazz influences. As of late 2012, the Rocksteady has released seven studio albums and has seen some success, particularly in Europe and on United States college radio stations. They are currently signed to Brixton Records with previous releases on Hellcat and Do Tell Records.