Winston Wright

Winston Wright (1944 – 1993) was a Jamaican keyboardist widely acknowledged as Jamaica's master of the Hammond organ. His distinctive playing style left an indelible mark on the ska, rocksteady, and reggae eras.

Born in May Pen, Jamaica, in 1944, Wright attended Glenmuir High School. It was there he first learned to play the organ, utilizing an old Clavonette Organ. During his school years, he honed his skills by performing with a local group called the Mercury Band, based at the Capri Theatre in May Pen. Despite his father's disapproval, Wright was drawn to performing, often sneaking away from his home on Fernleigh Ave to play gigs.