Dean Fraser
Reggae & ska band from Santa Cruz, CA · formed 1957
- Shows on record
- 5
- Rooms played
- 4
- Cities
- 4
- Releases
- 31
- Last show
- Sep 5, 2026Blue Lagoon
About
Dean Fraser is a band from Santa Cruz, CA, formed in 1957, tagged jazz, reggae, saxophone by its sources. Shows on record run from 2013 to 2026, across 4 rooms in 4 cities.
- Dean Fraser formed in 1957 — MusicBrainz
- Roots Radics: member — MusicBrainz
- Rass Brass: member — MusicBrainz
- Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers: saxophone — MusicBrainz
- Dean Fraser has 18 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1975–2024 — MusicBrainz
- Dean Fraser is based in Santa Cruz, California — Dean Fraser on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: Fundamentally Stateless (2026-06-05) — Bandcamp
- Dean Fraser plays Reggae — Wikipedia
- Dean Fraser plays jazz — Wikipedia
- Dean Fraser has 17020 listeners on Last.fm — Dean Fraser on Last.fm
- Dean Fraser has released 10 recordings between 2020 and 2026 — Dean Fraser on Discogs
- Dean Fraser has 1 followers on Genius — Dean Fraser on Genius
- Genres per Wikidata: reggae — Wikidata
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
5 on record · bandslate-pipeline, SongkickShows per year
- 20131 show
- 20162 shows
- 20221 show
- 20261 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Blue Lagoon · Santa CruzSupportwith Gorewhore, Blood of Chhinnamastika, LYFRM, +1 | Support | Gorewhore, Blood of Chhinnamastika, LYFRM, +1 |
| Oct 29, 2022 | Theatre at Westbury · WestburySupportwith Beres Hammond, Monty Alexander | Support | Beres Hammond, Monty Alexander |
| Aug 7, 2016 | Domaine Univ. De Talence Pessac Gradignan · TalenceSupportwith Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, General Levy, Tarrus Riley, +2 | Support | Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, General Levy, Tarrus Riley, +2 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Domaine Univ. De Talence Pessac Gradignan · TalenceSupportwith Inner Circle, DJ Vadim, Massilia Sound System, +12 | Support | Inner Circle, DJ Vadim, Massilia Sound System, +12 |
| Dec 23, 2013 | The Sugar Mill · BasseterreSupportwith Extasy Sound, MixKlusiv Sound, Infamus, +6 | Support | Extasy Sound, MixKlusiv Sound, Infamus, +6 |
Where they play
4 rooms in 4 citiesRooms played most
- Domaine Univ. De Talence Pessac Gradignan · Talence2 shows
- Blue Lagoon · Santa Cruz1 show
- The Sugar Mill · Basseterre1 show
- Theatre at Westbury · Westbury1 show
Cities played
- Talence2 shows
- Basseterre1 show
- Santa Cruz1 show
- Westbury1 show
Live history
4 shows on record- Shows counted
- 4
- First on record
- Dec 2013
- Latest on record
- Oct 2022
Shows per year
- 20131
- 20162
- 20221
Top rooms
- Domaine Univ. De Talence Pessac Gradignan, Talence · 2
- Theatre at Westbury, Westbury · 1
- The Sugar Mill, Basseterre · 1
Top cities
- Talence · 2
- Basseterre · 1
- Westbury, NY · 1
Often on the bill with: Tarrus Riley, Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, General Levy, Infamus, Monty Alexander, Mýa
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
31 releases, 1975–2026
Jun 5, 2026 · Album · 5 tracks
We Need Love
2026
Sep 5, 2025 · Album · 4 tracks
Win The War / Train Tracks Dub
2025
Liberation
2025
Oct 25, 2024 · Album · 5 tracks
45 Charles Street
2024 · Single
Sun Goddess / Mr. Magic
2024
Dark Clouds
2024
Nov 11, 2023 · Album · 2 tracks
Two Colors
2022 · Album
Mister Magic
2022
Flat Bridge
2021
Parade
2021
Nyabinghi Christmas
2020 · Album
My Region / Champion Of Society
2020
Kings Of Reggae
2010 · Album
Kill Dem Wid Sax
2005 · Album
Sax of Life
2003 · Album
Retrospect
1999 · Album
Big Up !
1997 · Album
Dean Plays Bob Volume Two
1996 · Album
Dean Plays Bob
1994 · Album
Taking Chances
1992 · Album
Moonlight
1991 · Album
Respect Due
1991 · Ep
Big Bad Sax
1987 · Album
Pure Horn
1979 · Album
Concrete Castle King
1975 · Single
Big Bad Sax
Classics
Album
Discography
80 releases, 1975–2024- 202445 Charles StreetSingle
Fruits Records
- 2022Two ColorsAlbum
Tad's
- 2020Nyabinghi ChristmasAlbum
- 2018Holy Mount Zion / Tribute To Daddy PeckingsRelease
Peckings Records · Producer [uncredited]: Peckings Brothers
- 2018Walk Away From Love / Walk Away From Love VersionSingle
Peckings Records · PTI 001 · Producer: RPM Inc.
- 2010Kings Of ReggaeAlbum
Nocturne · NTCD512
- 2005Kill Dem Wid SaxAlbum
Sanctuary Records · RZACD013
- 2005Under The BlanketRelease
Overheat Records · OVE-7-0071
- 2003Sax of LifeAlbum
VP Records
- 2003The Dub Revolutionary'sAlbum
Ariwa · ARILP 167
- 2002Reggae For Kids - InstrumentalsAlbum
Real Authentic Sound · RAS 3298 · Producer: Doctor Dread
- 2001Wanna Be Free / Dean In HelicopterRelease
Flabba Music · FM 006 · Producer: Louis "Flabba" Malcolm
Show 68 more releases
- 1999RetrospectAlbum
VP Records · VPCD2103 · Mixed By: Steven Stanley; Producer: Dean Fraser; Producer: Philip "Fatis" Burrell
- 1999Tribute To King Tubby'sAlbum
VP Records · VPRL 2088 · Engineer [Mixing]: Collin "Bulby" York; Engineer [Mixing]: Soldgie; Engineer [Recording]: Garfield; Engineer [Recording]: Nigel Burrell
- 1997Big Up !Album
Island Jamaica Jazz · IJCD 4003 · Engineer: Mark Wilder; Executive-Producer: Trevor Wyatt; Mastered By: John Dent; Producer, Saxophone: Dean Fraser
- 1997RAS PortraitsCompilation
Real Authentic Sound · RAS 3325
- 1997Slow MelodiesAlbum
VP Records · VPRL1505 · Mixed By: Rohan Dwyer; Mixed By: Roland McDermott; Mixed By: Shane Brown; Producer: Dean Fraser
- 1996Dean Plays Bob Volume TwoAlbum
Real Authentic Sound · RAS CD 3186
- 1996Emptiness / FullfilmentRelease
Penthouse Records · PH 130
- 1996Give A Little / Hot Looks VersionRelease
High Power Music · HP 001/005
- 1996The VerdictAlbum
VP Records · VPRL 1464 · Mixed By: Collin "Bulby" York; Mixed By: Soljie Hamilton; Mixed By: Steven Stanley; Producer: Philip "Fatis" Burrell
- 1994ClassicsAlbum
Rhino Records · RNCD2080 · Engineer: Gary Sutherland; Engineer: Patrick Ayton
- 1994Dean Plays BobAlbum
Real Authentic Sound · RASCD 3127
- 1992Mystical SaxAlbum
Lagoon · LG1 - 1012
- 1992Taking ChancesAlbum
Real Authentic Sound · RAS 3106CD · Mixed By: Jim Fox
- 1991Lonely WomanRelease
Shocking Vibes
- 1991MoonlightAlbum
Greensleeves Records · GREL 154 · Producer: Mikey Bennett; Producer: Patrick Lindsay
- 1991Respect DueEP
Outernational · ON 8093 · Producer: Charlie Morgan; Producer: Clinton Rufus; Producer: Mark Morrison
- 1991Special Guest / Frazer Vs FrazerRelease
Outernational Records · OUT 001 · Producer: Charlie Morgan; Producer: Clinton Rufus
- 1990Call On DeanAlbum
Techniques · VPRL 1108 · Mixed By: Soldgie; Mixed By: Winston Riley; Producer: Winston Riley
- 1990Who's Gonna' Take You HomeAlbum
Rohit Records · RRTG 7756 · Producer: King Tubby
- 1989Raw SaxAlbum
Greensleeves Records · GREL 129 · Engineer: Dave Kelly; Engineer: Garth Atkins; Engineer: Gary Sutherland; Engineer: Tony Kelly
- 1989Too Good To Be TrueSingle
Greensleeves Records · GRE 250 · Mixed By: Steven Stanley; Producer: Augustus "Gussie" Clarke
- 1988Dance Hall SaxAlbum
Witty · M.M.LP 0009 · Engineer: Michael McDonald; Executive-Producer: Witty; Mastered By: Chris Scott; Mixed By: Philip Smart
- 1988Give It A Try / Dean In ChinatownRelease
Super Power · SPD 31 · Producer: Prince Jammy
- 1988Magnet & SteelRelease
Dennis Star International · Producer: Dennis "Star" Hayles; Producer: June Hayles
- 1988Sings & BlowsAlbum
Greensleeves Records · GREL 113 · Engineer: Dave Kelly; Engineer: Gary Sutherland; Producer: Dennis "Star" Hayles; Producer: June Hayles
- 1987Big Bad SaxAlbum
Super Power · SPLP 5 · Engineer: Bobby "Digital" Dixon; Engineer: King Jammy; Engineer: Squeengine Francis; Producer: King Jammy
- 1987Girl FriendRelease
Dennis Star International · Mastered By, Lacquer Cut By: Spiderman; Producer: Dennis "Star" Hayles
- 1986The Best Thing For Me / Dance Hall Happenings / Head On CollisionRelease
Germain Records · DGT 20 · Mixed By: Donovan Germain; Mixed By: Mikey Riley; Producer: Donovan Germain
- 1985Say You Say MeRelease
Pyramid International Resorts · 6005 AD · Producer, Arranged By: Dean Fraser
- 1984Pumpin' AirAlbum
Island Records · ILPS 9778 · Engineer: Christopher Daley; Engineer: Mervyn Williams; Engineer: Mikey Riley; Engineer: Noel Hearne
- 1984Redemption SongRelease
Island Records · IS 196
- 1983A Few Goes BoastingRelease
Scorcher · SS 1011 · Producer: Junior Robinson; Producer, Written-By: Calvin "Bubbles" Cameron
- 1983Rent A CarRelease
Taxi · Producer: Sly & Robbie
- 1982Go Away Girl / Go Deah DubSingle
Darace Music · DML 5838
- 1982Gun Shot / Non "A" ThatRelease
Midnight Rock · MR 007
- 1982Money Can't Buy Love / Go Away GirlSingle
Techniques
- 1981Solomonic SerenadeRelease
Solomonic
- 1981Stealing Love On The SideRelease
Creole Records · CR 12-15
- 1981When Love Comes Knockin / Knockin At Your DoorRelease
Nura · N 006 · Mastered By: Spiderman; Producer: Rodguel "Blackbeard" Sinclair
- 1981Wide Awake In A DreamRelease
Afrik · AF 135 · Mixed By: Geoffrey Chung; Producer, Arranged By: Barry Biggs
- 1979Born To Love You / Love You AgainRelease
Laser · LAS 15 (T)
- 1979Double DynamiteAlbum
Crystal D · A-1000 · Engineer: Errol Thompson; Engineer: Ruddy Thomas; Engineer [Executive]: Ossie Hibbert; Executive-Producer: Derrick Harriott
- 1979Idi AminRelease
D.E.B. Music · DSR 8189/90
- 1979Pure HornAlbum
Cha Cha · CHALP 006 · Producer: Ossie Hibbert
- 1979Upside Down / Born To Love You InstrumentalRelease
Hawkeye · HD 018
- 1979White Shade Of Pale / Youth SaxRelease
Mash-It · Producer: Ossie Hibbert
- 1979Woman Of The GhettoRelease
Crystal Records · 2015
- 1978Black Horn ManAlbum
Joe Gibbs Music · JGML-6420 · Engineer: Errol Thompson; Engineer [Assistant]: Oswald Palmer; Engineer [Assistant]: Ruddy Thomas; Executive-Producer: Joe Gibbs
- 1978Blue Moon / Moon RockRelease
Top Ranking
- 1975Concrete Castle KingSingle
Black Explosion · [none]
- n.d.All My LoveRelease
Pot Of Gold
- n.d.Am I Losing YouRelease
Charm · CRT22
- n.d.Dub Story Volume OneAlbum
Pipper Records · 79005-1 · Engineer [Recording & Mixing]: Mikey Riley; Engineer [Recording]: Culture Lee; Engineer [Recording]: David Rowe; Engineer [Recording]: Lynford "Fatta" Marshall
- n.d.Ebony & IvoryRelease
Music Works Records · Producer: Augustus "Gussie" Clarke
- n.d.Gimme Little SignRelease
Greensleeves Records · MH PROMO 1
- n.d.Girl Friend / Bummy Bummy BabyRelease
Dennis Star International · Producer: Dennis "Star" Hayles; Producer: June Hayles
- n.d.Honestly / I Love YouRelease
Techniques · WRT021
- n.d.Let Me Have The ChanceRelease
Serengeti · SS 25 · Producer: Donovan Germain
- n.d.Live In San FranciscoAlbum
2B1 Multimedia Inc. · TBO 2067 · Mixed By [Audio Mix]: DJ Bootleg
- n.d.Members OnlySingle
Techniques · WR. 06
- n.d.Rub-A-DubRelease
Yvonne's Special · YS009 · Producer: The Family
- n.d.School GirlRelease
Top Rank · Producer: E.J. Robinson
- n.d.School Girl / SugarRelease
Top Rank · Producer: E.J. Robinson
- n.d.Spoiled By Your LoveRelease
Rub-A-Dub
- n.d.Square From Cuba / Get CrackingRelease
Top Rank
- n.d.Telling MeSingle
Techniques · WR 1987
- n.d.Tonight's The NightRelease
Germain Records · Producer: Donovan Germain
- n.d.Touch Of DeanAlbum
Hawkeye · HLP 004 · Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Engineer: Errol Brown; Engineer: Errol Thompson; Engineer: Lancelot "Maxie" McKenzie
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- Roots Radics
- Rass Brass
- Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers · saxophone
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Dean Fraser on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts, Photos |
| Dean Fraser on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Dean Fraser on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Dean Fraser on Genius | Artist facts |
| Wikidata | Artist facts, Photos |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.
From Wikipedia
These facts are from the English Wikipedia article Dean Fraser. They are shown on their own and are not merged into the record above.
- Years active
- 1970–present
- Genres
- Reggae, jazz
- Labels
- Joe Gibbs, Germain, Island, Greensleeves, Shanachie, VP, RAS
- Associated acts
- We The People Band, Sly & Robbie, Luciano, Tarrus Riley
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