Cameron Greenlee (GreenTree Music / GreenTree Keys)

Artist Biography

Cameron Greenlee, also known as GreenTree Keys and the creative force behind GreenTree Music, was born in a quiet section of the Bronx, New York. He began his path in music studying classical piano at five years old. Playing both piano and drum set throughout his school years, he studied tone-wheel and pipe organ, harpsichord, and Brazilian and Latin percussion. Ranging from jazz and Latin to rock and hip-hop, he developed a deep, lifelong relationship with ska and roots reggae. Over his career, Cameron has performed in more than 35 countries across five continents.

Prior to a five-year tenure (2009–2013) touring internationally and recording as the keyboardist with the legendary Jamaican ska pioneers The Skatalites—including playing Yamaha piano and Hammond B3 organ across all 11 tracks and composing/producing “Piece for Peace” on their 2012 studio album Walk With Me (the final studio recordings of founding drummer Lloyd Knibb)—Cameron released his debut 5-track EP as a bandleader, Cameron & the Trenton Street Collaborative (2009), on Naya Records, featuring Skatalites saxophonist Cedric “Im” Brooks and guitarist Andy Bassford.

Under his GreenTree Music banner, he released “Born a Rastaman” (2022, a roots-reggae reinterpretation of Dickey Betts’ “Ramblin’ Man” featuring Johnny Dread), “Monkey Move” (December 2023, featuring Toussaint the Liberator), and collaborations with vocalist Nena Belén including “There You Are” (2024), “Straight Up” (2025), and “Butterflies” (2026). As keyboardist and co-writer with the Boston-based reggae collective The Naya Rockers, Cameron is featured on the 2025 full-length album Higher Education (Naya Records / Floki Studios) alongside Stephen Marley, Ivan Neville, Clinton Fearon, and Sister Nancy.

When not on the road performing, Cameron operates HoveTo Studio, a full-service tracking and production studio on Block Island, Rhode Island, serves as President and Artistic Director of Block Island’s annual ConserFest music and conservation festival, and captains his sailboat s/v Anbessa as a USCG-licensed captain and ABYC-certified marine diesel technician.

Notable Stage & Studio Collaborations

Performed and/or recorded with: The Skatalites (Lloyd Knibb, Lester Sterling, Doreen Shaffer, Val Douglas, Kevin Batchelor), The Naya Rockers, Stephen Marley, Ivan Neville, Angelo Moore, Mad Professor, Queen Omega, Clinton Fearon, Sister Nancy, Ernie Smith, Pluto Shervington, Ken Boothe, Johnny Osbourne, Rico Rodriguez, Bushman, Midnite / Akae Beka, Slick Rick the Ruler, Branford Marsalis, Benny Green, Chris Martin (Coldplay), Clark Terry, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, Jennifer Hartswick, The Nth Power, the New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, Steel Pulse, Papa Michigan (Michigan & Smiley), Addis Pablo, Andy Bassford, Earl “Chinna” Smith, Errol “Flabba” Holt, Iba Mahr, Micah Shemaiah, Ron Muschette, Jahdan Blakkamoore, Yaadcore, Toussaint the Liberator, Johnny Dread, Mighty Mystic, Mike Love, and Dub Apocalypse.

Origin: The Bronx, NY • Base: Block Island, RI

Instruments: Piano, Hammond B3 & Pipe Organ, Leslie 122, Rhodes, Clavinet, Synths, Melodica, Percussion

Genres: Ska, Roots Reggae, Dub, Jazz, Latin

Touring: 35+ Countries (5 Continents, incl. Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Fuji Rock, Rototom Sunsplash)

Selected Discography & Releases

“Butterflies” (2026) & “Straight Up” (2025) — with Nena Belén

GreenTree Music / HoveTo Music • Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Keys, Synths, Drums
Higher Education — The Naya Rockers (2025 12" LP / CD)

Naya Records / Floki Studios • Core Rhythm Section Keyboardist & Co-Writer
“Monkey Move” feat. Toussaint the Liberator (Dec 2023)

GreenTree Music / HoveTo Music • Producer, Co-Writer, Organ, Piano, Keys
“Born a Rastaman” feat. Johnny Dread (2022)

GreenTree Music • Producer, Arranger, Piano, Organ, Clavinet
Platinum Ska — The Skatalites (2016 CD, Island Empire)

Keyboards & Vocals (“Calabash”, “Bamako Ska”, “Dub Calabash”, “Bamadub Ska”)
Walk With Me — The Skatalites (2012 CD / 12" LP, Wrasse)

Piano & Hammond B3 (All 11 Tracks), Composer/Producer (“Piece for Peace”), Exec. Producer
Cameron & the Trenton Street Collaborative (2009 EP)

Naya Records • Bandleader, Composer, Keyboards, Co-Producer (with Cedric “Im” Brooks)
Infinite Dub — Midnite & Lustre Kings (2008 CD)

Lustre Kings Productions • Organ & Keyboards (“Dem A Wondaa”, “Reala Dub”)

HoveTo Studio (Block Island, RI)

Full-service tracking & production room running Logic Pro X & Pro Tools. Backline includes Mason & Hamlin upright piano, Leslie 122 rotary cabinet, Nord Electro 73, Yamaha Motif ES7 & MODX7, Yamaha 88 stage piano, PDP/DW 3-piece studio kit, Ampeg SVT Classic, and Fender Hot Rod Deluxe & Blues Jr. tube amps. Available for on-island tracking and remote session keys/organ.