Tribute Mondays: Bob Fuller

Bob Fuller (December 31, 1898 – unknown)

Blues and Jazz Saxophonist (Tenor, Soprano and Alto) and Clarinetist, Bob Fuller, mostly accompanied female Singers during the 1920's. He worked as a studio Saxophonist for both Ajaz and Victor Records and also as a Sideman. He released his own efforts with his Trio, but later left the industry to work in prisons for the New York City Police Department during the 1930's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Fuller, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Spread Yo' stuff and Black cat Blues

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Fuller

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/585881-Bob-Fuller

Background information
Name: Bob Fuller  Origin: New York City, US Born: Dec. 31, 1898 Died: unknown Label: Ajax, Victor Records

Tribute Mondays: Porter Grainger

Porter Grainger (October 22, 1891 − c. 1955; fl New York)

Pianist, Bandleader, Songwriter, Playwright and Music Publisher, Porter Grainger, Co-Published a book (How to play the Blues like the Phonograph and Stage Artists) in 1926 and accompanied various Artists during the 1920's. He led Bands and recorded a few sides and Co-authored some Jazz Standards (Tain't Nobody's Business if I Do and others). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Grainger, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Porter Grainger and Mamie Smith, Harlem Suzie Kue and One hour mama

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_Grainger

Background information
Name: Porter Grainger  Born. Oct. 22,1891 Died: 1955 Origin: Bowling Green, Kentucky, US

Ethel Finnie

Ethel V. Finnie (January 7, 1898 – May 1, 1981)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Ethel Finnie, was the wife of Porter Grainger. She graduated from New Orleans University and worked as a School Teacher before venturing into music. She toured and worked on radio and later became an Hairdresser and owner of a Beauty Shop. She died in 1981; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday:  Heart Breakin' Joe

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_Finnie

Background information
Birth name	Ethel V. Finnie
Born	January 7, 1898 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died	May 1, 1981(aged 83) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s
Labels	Edison, Ajax,Emerson
Associated acts	Porter Grainger

Daisy Martin

Daisy Martin (fl. c. (active between 1914 – c. 1925)

Actress and Classic Blues Singer, Daisy Martin, began her career in Vaudeville and went on to be one of the first Black Woman to sing Blues on a Recording in 1921. Her recordings were reissued in 1997. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Brown skin (who you for) 1921 with Clarence Williams

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_Martin

Background information
Name: Daisy Martin  Active: 1914 - 1925 Origin: US Label: Okey