Stand High Patrol

Stand High Patrol is a London-bound dub, reggae and hip hop act, presenting its sound-system style at The Jazz Cafe under the title Skanking & Jacking. The group has roots in Brittany and runs its own record label.

Stand High Patrol grew out of a sound system set up in Brittany in 2000 by two friends who loved roots reggae and early digital music. The pair went on to found Stand High Records, the label that releases their mix of dub, reggae and hip hop. Tracks such as ‘Ruckus’and ‘Brest Bay’are among the releases showcased on it, and the act has since performed on some of the largest stages in European dub.

On stage, the music is carried to the dancefloor in sound-system fashion. Pupajim takes the microphone, Rootystep and MacGyver rebuild the dubs on the spot, and Merry’s trumpet rides over the bass.

The Jazz Cafe is a London venue that mainly hosts concerts, with jazz at the heart of its musical offering. The current show is presented under the title Skanking & Jacking.