"Flat Bridge", the latest album by saxophonist Dean Fraser, was released June 4 by Tad's International Record. 

The set has 13 songs and is the veteran hornman's way of exposing reggae's next generation of Jamaican musicians. 

Fraser directed sessions for "Flat Bridge" at Tad's International Record's studio in Kingston in 2020 during the Coronavirus lockdown. 

Though he worked with a number of his contemporaries including drummer Sly Dunbar, bass player Flabba Holt and upcoming keyboardist Franklin "Bubbler" Waul, Fraser gives keyboardist Andrew Marsh and trumpeter Okiel Mcintyre an opportunity to shine on songs like "Flat Bridge", "Hope Road", "I Command You" and "Zah Zah". 

"Flat Bridge" is Fraser's second album in eight months. His previous effort was "Nyabinghi Christmas", a collection of Yuletide standards done to traditional Rasta rhythms. 

Fraser started his recording career during the late 1970's. His mentors included saxophonist Tommy McCook of The Skatalites, and trumpeters Sonny Bradshaw and Bobby Ellis. 

He has been musical director in Tarrus Riley's band for over 10 years.

Written By Howard Campbell