David Jahson

David Jahson (born Everald Pickersgill, 4 November 1954) is a Jamaican reggae singer and musician, active from the early 1970s. Early Career Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Pickersgill first recorded in 1970 for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One, though these recordings were only released on sound system dub plates. In 1972, he recorded "Far I" for Byron Lee's Dynamic Studio, released on the Jaguar label, miscredited as David Janson and mis-titled "For I", reaching #7 on the JBC singles chart. Rise to Fame Feeling mishandled by Dynamic, he self-produced "Child of a King" on the Ital Lion label through Pete Weston's Micron label. In 1975, he recorded his signature track "Natty Chase the Barber", using a new version of John Holt's "Ali Baba" rhythm, recorded with Sly Dunbar at Channel One Studios and mixed at King Tubby's. Released on Tommy Cowan's Arab label, miscredited as David & Jahson. Inspired similarly themed tracks by Dr Alimantado ("I Killed The Barber") and Jah Stitch ("Bury The Barber"). Worked as a deejay with the Jah Love Muzik sound system, often featuring his own deejay versions on single B-sides. Collaborations & Bands Member of Well Pleased & Satisfied, a vocal group with Jerry Baxter. Performed with Inner Circle, providing percussion and backing vocals on tours supporting Everything Is Great. The Natty Chase the Barber album (1978) was released on Top Ranking by the Lewis brothers, featuring Sly & Robbie and mixed by Prince Jammy. Later Career Settled in the United Kingdom in the 1980s, continuing to record and release new material. Reissued earlier works through his own Pick A Skill label. David Jahson’s blend of vocal and deejay styles, combined with collaborations with top Jamaican rhythm and production teams, made him a notable figure in 1970s roots reggae, influencing other artists in the genre.