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The Soul Brothers were a Jamaican musical group formed in August 1965, shortly after the original Skatalites disbanded. The group featured ex-Skatalites members Jackie Mittoo, Roland Alphonso, Johnny Moore, and Lloyd Brevitt, along with Wallin Cameron on guitar and Bunny Williams on drums. They served as the house band at Studio One and were known for their collective approach, often releasing material under their own name or that of a nominal leader, typically Jackie Mittoo or Rolando Alphonso. The lineup evolved over time, incorporating members such as Bobby Ellis (trumpet), Bryan Atkinson (bass), Dennis Campbell (saxophone), Harry Haughton (guitar), and Joe Isaacs (drums), with Jackie Mittoo remaining a constant presence. The Soul Brothers were known for their mix of Ska, Jump-Up, and Soul sounds. Their track "Last Train to Skaville" marked the transition from the Ska era to a new sound known as Rocksteady, characterized by a slowed-down, funkier version of Ska. A significant change in their sound included the introduction of electric instrumentation, such as Jackie’s organ and electric guitar on some tracks. In 1967, Clement Dodd took a group of musicians, including singers Alton Ellis and Ken Boothe, along with members of The Soul Brothers, to England, forming The Soul Vendors and effectively ending the brief existence of The Soul Brothers.

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