Beenie Byrd
Albert Tomlinson aka Beenie Byrd
Albert Tomlinson is a singer/songwriter whose musical roots extend back to the formative years of Reggae in Jamaica and whose time to step back into the spotlight is near.
As an artist and session singer at Randy’s and Studio One, his voice was heard on numerous records issued by such labels “Pat’s”, Impact and his own Lyric label during the golden years of Reggae and Rock-Steady.
His songs have been recorded and released by other artists and after a time away from the music business he has re-emerged with a collection of instant classics which are sure to please.
From his days working with the late Jackie Mitoo and producer Mr. C. Dodd or vocalists the likes of Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, Erroll Dunkley and his own bandmates Fred-Locks and Snaw, Albert Tomlinson also known as Beenie Byrd has always been acknowledged by his peers as being creative, determined and destined to be heard.
While living in Canada, Albert established himself as a performer, promoter and ambassador of Jamaican culture. With a live touring group and appearances on television and in large venue shows, he has shared the stage with such artists as Dennis Brown, Freddie McGreggor and Leroy Sibbles.
It was during this time he started a long association with his producer David Petovar which yielded songs featured on an independent recording artist talent contest CD and which received considerable airplay. This culminated in the release of his solo CD which showcases his talent as a vocalist and writer with material from recording sessions in Canada and Jamaica.
Whether performing with a band or solo accompanied by his programmable keyboard, Albert Tomlinson (a.k.a. Beenie Byrd) is a captivating performer. Experience this soulful singer and the most recent chapter of his legacy in song on his self titled debut solo CD release.
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Production Credits
Musicians:
Albert Tomlinson: Vocals, Keyboards, Programming
David Petovar: Keyboards, Programming
Cam Macleod: Guitar (Tracks 1,2,6,9)
Dave Babcock: Sax (Tracks 1,2,6,9)
Brian Vincent: Bass (Tracks 1,2,6,9)
Frank Carrol: Guitar (Tracks 3,8)
Dan Schnee: Sax (Tracks 3,8)
Marv Yakamyshym: Sax (Tracks 5,7)
Trio A Mano: Additional Vocals
Mixed By:
Barry O’hare (Tracks 1,2,6,9), "Fatta" (Tracks 3,8), Barry Allen (Tracks 5,7), David Petovar (Track 4)
Recorded By:
David Petovar, Barry O’hare, Barry Allen
Recorded/Mixed At:
Grove Recording (Jamaica), Anchor Recording (Jamaica), Titan Sound Recording (Canada), Homestead Recorders (Canada)
Mastered At:
Capital Records Mastering (Los Angeles)
Mastered By:
Evren Göknar
All songs (except track 2) written by: Albert Tomlinson
"Girls Like Dirt" written by: Albert Tomlinson, Danny "Snaw" Campbell & Stafford "Fred-Locks" Elliott