I used to see them in NYC at the Ritz in their prime. They played the Stone Pony too. My buddy Gary known as Jr. Smoots in a local reggae band called the Disturbers was friends with the guitar player whose style was a perfect fit for the band. The women bass player was incredible for her rock solid riffs. The Coconuts were beautiful and added the sex appeal the crowd loved. Of course my favorite was Coti Mudi (sic), the perfect foil to Kids coolness. I have what I believe to be Mudi's only solo album on vinyl and it is a prized procession. I consider Fresh Fruit to be one of my top ten albums of all time and the fact that its an opera makes it all the more fun. If you haven't heard it your in for a treat.
Kid Creole & Coconuts
If you love August Darnell and his music.....and you want to hear some of the grooviest trombone playing.....here is their best performance of 'Don't take my Coconuts'
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Turn the sound up on 'Full Screen' and hear another wild trombone at 7min30sec mark.
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Turn the sound up on 'Full Screen' and hear another wild trombone at 7min30sec mark.