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Lester Sterling was born on 31 January, 1936 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (1936–2023). Discover Lester Sterling's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 31 January 1936
Birthday 31 January
Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica
Date of death 16 May, 2023
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Nationality Jamaica

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1936

Lester "Ska" Sterling OD (31 January 1936 – 16 May 2023), also known as Mr. Versatile, was a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player.

Sterling was born on 31 January 1936.

Like many Jamaican musicians of his generation, Sterling attended the Alpha Boys School.

Sterling's brother is keyboard player Keith Sterling.

Originally a trumpeter, he was predominantly known as a player of alto saxophone.

1950

He was a member of the Jamaica Military Band in the 1950s and played trumpet in Val Bennett's band in 1957.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sterling played regularly as a studio musician, along with most of the future Skatalites members, in bands such as Clue J & His Blues Blasters.

Sterling was a founding member of The Skatalites (playing alto saxophone).

1964

Sterling was given a pioneers award in the field of music for his contribution since 1964.

Sterling died on 16 May 2023, at the age of 87.

At the time of his death he was the second to last surviving founder member of The Skatalites (Doreen Shaffer is still alive).

1965

After The Skatalites originally disbanded in 1965, Sterling played with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires and recorded several solo singles for the London-based producer "Sir" Clancy Collins.

1969

His debut solo album, Bangarang, was released on Pama Records in 1969.

1975

Sterling rejoined the Skatalites when they reformed in 1975.

The band have continued on and off with a varying line-up since, and Sterling was the only founding member still with the band.

1998

Sterling was awarded the Order of Distinction in 1998 in recognition of his contribution to Jamaican music.

2013

Lester Sterling was honored by the USA chapter of JAVAA - "JAVAA USA.ORG" at their first awards ceremony held in Brooklyn New York in April 2013.

That event was launched under the distinguished patronage of the consulate general of Jamaica.