Roland Alphonso | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 January 1931 Havana, Cuba |
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Died | 20 November 1998 (aged 67) |
| Genres | Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute |
| Years active | Late 1940s – 1998 |
| Labels | Gay Feet |
| Formerly of | The Skatalites The Soul Vendors |
Roland Alphonso OD or Rolando Alphonso a.k.a. "The Chief Musician" (12 January 1931 – 20 November 1998)[1] was a Jamaican tenor saxophonist, and one of the founding members of the Skatalites.