With his unmistakable deep basslines and a magical touch at the mixing desk, legendary Jamaican producer Scientist has helped shape the sound of dub music as we know it today. Now, he celebrates the 45th anniversary of his landmark album “Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires” (1981), performing it in its entirety at ALICE this February. Don’t miss this historic night with one of dub music’s greatest pioneers and the former right-hand man of King Tubby, as he takes to our concert hall as part of Vinterjazz.

Please note: Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday 23 October at 10 am.

“The Scientist isn’t just mixing – he’s conducting a sonic symphony.” – Rolling Stone

Hopeton Brown – known worldwide as The Scientist Dubmaster – is celebrated as one of the most innovative and influential pioneers of reggae and dub. The Jamaican producer began his career in Kingston in the late 1970s, honing his skills at the legendary King Tubby’s iconic studio. There, he brought a new dimension to the art of mixing, transforming the mixing desk into a living instrument capable of shaping, recomposing and reimagining sound itself. With his unmistakable deep basslines, far-reaching echoes and hypnotic reverberations, Scientist redefined dub and created a signature sound that has inspired countless producers ever since.

His groundbreaking albums – “Scientist Wins the World Cup” (1982), “Heavyweight Dub Champion” (1980) and, above all, “Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires” (1981), which he will perform this evening – remain timeless masterpieces of the dub genre. Scientist has worked with some of reggae’s biggest icons, including Barrington Levy, Roots Radics, Johnny Osbourne and Augustus Pablo, while inspiring new generations of musicians across reggae, hip-hop and electronic music. In 2010, he even took on a remix of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s “Telephone”! But on this special night, Scientist returns to his roots, performing his classic horror-themed dub album in its entirety.

Said about Scientist
“The Scientist isn’t just mixing – he’s conducting a sonic symphony.” – Rolling Stone

“A visionary who turned dials into instruments and studios into galaxies.” – The Guardian

The concert is part of Vinterjazz 2027, a nationwide festival taking place from 29 January to 28 February. Find out more at www.jazz.dk.