The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 31 May 2014

Jazz Greats: Red Saunders

Theodore Dudley "Red" Saunders (Mar 2, 1912, Memphis, Tennessee – Mar 5, 1981, Chicago) 
 

Jazz Drummer and Bandleader, Red Saunders, worked with many Greats from the 1950's to the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Hambone


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Saunders_(musician)
Background Information
Birth Name:Theodore Dudley Saunders
Born: March 2, 1912, Memphis, Tennessee
Died: March 5, 1981, Chicago
Genre: Jazz
Instruments: Drums, vibraphone and
timpani
Associated Acts
Tiny Parham
Leon
Washington , Porter
Kilbert , Earl
Washington , Sonny
Cohn, Ike Perkins ,
Riley Hampton , singer
Joe Williams, Mac
Easton, Duke Ellington ,
Louis Armstrong ,
Woody Herman,  Big Joe
Turner, Johnny Pate and
Sun Ra.


Friday 30 May 2014

Floyd Dixon

Floyd Dixon (February 8, 1929 – July 26, 2006) 

Rhythm and Blues Pianist and Singer, Floyd Dixon, had hits in the 1950's. His career was on and off up to his death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Hey Bartender, Hole in the wall  and Please don't go


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Dixon
Background Information
Birth nameJay Riggins, Jr.
BornFebruary 8, 1929
Marshall, TexasUnited States
DiedJuly 26, 2006 (aged 77)
Orange County, California, United States
GenresRhythm and bluesTexas blues,West Coast blues
OccupationsPianistsinger
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1949–2006
LabelsVarious

Thursday 29 May 2014

Reggae Thursdays: Brigadier Jerry

Brigadier Jerry (born Robert Russell , September 28, 1957)

Reggae/Dancehall Artist, Brigadier Jerry, has been involved in the industry since 1975 and still continues to work. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Pain and Gwan a school

  


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigadier_Jerry
Background information
Birth nameRobert Russell
Also known asThe General
Born28 September 1957 (age 56)
OriginKingstonJamaica
GenresReggae
Dancehall
OccupationsDeejay
Years active1975 – present
LabelsJwyanza, RAS

Wednesday 28 May 2014

The Andantes

The Andantes

The Andantes were a Backing Vocal Group that gave Motown releases their smooth sound. They rarely released material of their own and scored no solo hits. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Come on home (with The Marvelettes and The Darnells), (Like a) Nightmare, Step into my shoes and Too hurt to cry, too much in love to say goodbye  ( with The Marvelettes and The Darnels)


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Andantes
Background Information
OriginDetroitMichigan,
United States
GenresPopR&Bsoulpsychedelic soul,doo-wopdisco
Years active1958 - 1973; 1989 - 1992
LabelsMotown
Associated actsMartha and the VandellasFour TopsThe MarvelettesMarvin GayeMary WellsThe Supremes
Past membersJackie Hicks (1958-1973; 1989-1992)
Marlene Barrow (1958-1973; 1989-1992)
Louvain Demps (1961-1973; 1989-1992)
Emily Phillips (1958-1961)
Pat Lewis (1989-1992)

Tuesday 27 May 2014

Hip Hop Tuesday: DJ Kool

John Bowman (born 1958, Washington, D.C  )

DJ Kool has been active since 1979, but had his breakthrough in 1996. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The music ain't loud enough and Let clear my throat


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Kool
Background Information
Born1958 (age 55–56)
GenresHip hopgo-goR&Bfunk rap
OccupationsDJrappersinger
Years active1979–present
LabelsCLR, American/Warner Bros.
Associated actsRare EssenceWill SmithMýa,RedmanFatman Scoop

Monday 26 May 2014

Tribute Mondays: Jesse Fuller

Jesse Fuller (March 12, 1896 – January 29, 1976)

Inventor of the Fotdella ("Foot Piano"), Jesse Fuller, was a One Man Band Blues Artist that had an hard life intertwined with music. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Fuller, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Leavin' Memphis, Frisco Bound and San Francisco Bay Blues



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Fuller
Background Information
BornMarch 12, 1896
JonesboroGeorgiaUnited States
DiedJanuary 29, 1976 (aged 79)
Oakland, California, United States
GenresBlues
OccupationsMusiciansingersongwriter
InstrumentsGuitarvocalsharmonica,kazoocymbalfotdella
Years activeEarly 1950s–1976
LabelsGood Time Jazz, Arhoolie, various

Sunday 25 May 2014

Gospel Singers: Willie Mae Ford Smith

Willie Mae Ford (1904 – 1994)

Willie Mae Ford Smith was an integral part of early Gospel Music. She added many innovations, taught and influenced future Singers. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Sunday: Jesus is the name



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Mae_Ford_Smith
Background information
Birth nameWillie Mae Ford
Also known asMother Willie Mae Ford Smith
Born1904
Rolling ForkMississippi,USA
OriginMemphisTennesseeUSA
Died1994
GenresGospel
Years active1931 - unknown
Associated actsThomas A. Dorsey