Baba Brooks was a pioneering Jamaican trumpeter and bandleader whose vibrant sound helped define the ska era of the early 1960s. Leading The Baba Brooks Band, he recorded for top studios like Treasure Isle and Studio One, delivering energetic, horn-driven instrumentals that shaped the evolution of ska into rocksteady and reggae. Known for hits such as “Guns Fever” and “Faberge,” Brooks’ bold brass arrangements and infectious rhythms left an enduring mark on Jamaican music, inspiring generations of horn players and ska revivalists worldwide.