Ernest Ranglin is a pioneering Jamaican guitarist, composer, and arranger whose innovative fusion of jazz, ska, and reggae has shaped modern Caribbean music. Emerging from Jamaica’s vibrant postwar scene, he played a pivotal role in developing the early ska sound and worked with icons such as The Skatalites and Jimmy Cliff. Renowned for his fluid technique and genre-bending improvisation, Ranglin’s artistry bridges jazz sophistication with island rhythms, influencing generations of musicians worldwide and earning him recognition as one of Jamaica’s most distinguished musical ambassadors.