Trombone Man: Ska's Fallen Genius. A Jamaican Jazz Odyssey

A project in Brighton and Hove City, UK by Adam Reeves
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The true tragic story of Skatalites' trombonist Don Drummond, told as a comic book series.
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Backers: 95
Average Daily Pledges: £213
Average Pledge Per Backer: £49

Funding: £4,692 of £17,300
Dates: Feb 18th -> Mar 21st (32 days)
Project By: Adam Reeves
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UNGU MALUNGU MAN!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This illustration of Margarita Mahfood's spirit filling the space above the dance encapsulates why I want to continue to pursue making comics. Let me tell you why... It was Margarita's portrayal by Heather Augustyn in her biography of Don... (Read More)

A WA DO DEM? Trombone Man's journey with Patois

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Yet another interview last night, this time it was for a US ska podcast, the Enjoy Yourself Ska Show (named after the song, Enjoy Yourself by Prince Buster, covered by the Specials). The one thing I always get quizzed about is my decision to use... (Read More)

Trombone Man on the radio (again!)

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I did yet another radio interview yesterday, which of out of the handful of radio appearances made in the last couple of weeks to promote our Kickstarter campaign, this is the best of the bunch. The music choices are all top notch and it was the... (Read More)

One week in already!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! Running a crowdfund offers the opportunity to go on the radio and pretend you're some kind of major media celebrity... I mean, when else would I do 8 radio interviews in a 2 week period? I don't mind doing it pre-recorded, but there... (Read More)

15% funded in 72 hours...!!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who's made a pledge for Trombone Man #2 this week, your support and generosity has got us off to a fantastic start and we're well on our way to crossing the finish line by 21st March... although its still a steep climb!! On Tuesday... (Read More)

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