Bundy Trumpet known as "Annaloria I," Played by Johnny "Dizzy" Moore

This student model American Bundy trumpet was owned and played by pioneering Jamaican Ska and Reggae musician Johnny “Dizzy” Moore (1938-2008). This is Moore’s earliest existing trumpet, which he nicknamed “Analoria I.”  

Moore first learned Jazz and music theory from the Alpha Boys’ School, a vocational school located in central Kingston known for some of Jamaica’s greatest instrumentalists. In 1955 he joined the Jamaican Military Band, but left to play with Eric Deans’ swing band. This experience introduced him to pianist Jackie Mittoo and drummer Lloyd Knibb. In the early 1960s the three of them played in the Sheiks and the Cavalier Orchestra before recruiting other musicians for the Skatalites. 

The Skatalites were formed in 1964 and were a band that quickly became a dominant contributor to the Ska genre. The band has had a revolving cast of musicians over the years. Moore played on the supporting upbeat in the group’s brass section and became known for his clear and expressive Be-Bop influenced trumpet solos. Along with their own records, they were the uncredited backing band for many rising artists, including Desmond Dekker, the Wailers (featuring Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer), the Maytals, and Prince Buster. The Skatalites initially disbanded in 1965, but after several reunions in the 1970s, re-formed in 1983.