Jazz Greats:Lovie Austin

Lovie Austin ( Born Cora Calhoun , September 19, 1887 – July 10, 1972 ,  Chattanooga, Tennessee)
 

 Pianist, Bandleader and Composer, Lovie Austin, was a talented Songwriter that worked with many of the Pre -World War 1 Jazz Greats. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Saturday: Ida Cox, Lovie Austin - Graveyard Dream Blues

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovie_Austin

Background Information
Birth name	Cora Calhoun
Born	September 19, 1887
Origin	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Died	July 10, 1972 (aged 84) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Jazz blues
Occupations	Pianist Composer Bandleader
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1920s – 1972
Labels	Paramount

Gwen Guthrie

Gwen Guthrie (July 9, 1950 – February 3, 1999) 

  Gwen Guthrie was a Artiste that did great work behind the scenes and also had a few hits of her own. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your weekend: Nothing but love (with Peter Tosh) , (They long to be) close to you and Nothing going on but the rent 

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Guthrie 

Background information
Birth name	Gwendolyn Guthrie
Born	July 9, 1950 Okemah, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	February 3, 1999 (aged 48) Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	R&B,[1] soul,[1] post-disco,[1]dance-pop
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, pianist
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1974–1999
Labels Associate Acts	Island, Garage, Polydor, Warner Bros., Reprise Ebonettes, the Macthmakers, Peter Tosh, Ben E. King, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Valerie Simpson

Reggae/ Ska Thursdays: Lord Tanamo

Lord Tanamo (born Joseph Abraham Gordon, 2 October 1934, Kingston, Jamaica) 

Lord Tanamo helped to create Ska music and he is an important element of Jamaican Music. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Rainy night in Georgia and I'm in the mood for Ska (with The Skatalites)

   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Tanamo 

Background information
Birth name	Joseph Abraham Gordon
Born	2 October 1934 (age 79) Kingston, Jamaica
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Ska, Mento
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, producer
Labels	Imaj

Funk Bands: Lakeside

Lakeside

  Lakeside is a funk band that started in 1969 but were not successful until 1977; they were even signed to Motown, shelved and eventually left the label. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: I want to hold your hand , It's all the way live , If I didn't have you and Fantastic voyage

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakeside_(band)

Background Information
Origin	Dayton, Ohio, United States
Genres	Funk, Boogie, R&B
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Solar, ABC
Members	Mark Wood Stephen Shockley Fred Alexander, Jr. Tiemeyer McCain Thomas Oliver Shelby Otis Stokes Norman Beavers Marvin Craig Fred Lewis

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Three Times Dope

Three Times Dope
Members EST (Robert Waller), Chuck Nice (Walter Griggs) and Woody Wood (Duerwood Beale)

  Three Times Dope is a Philly Group that released some material back in the Golden era of Hip Hop, and garnered some attention. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop: Greatest man alive and Funky dividends

   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Times_Dope

Background information
Name	Three Times Dope
Also known as	3xD
Crew	Hiltop Hustlers Crew
Origin	Philadephia, United States
Genres	Hip-hop
Occupations	Rapper,
Labels
Years active	1987–1999

Tribute Mondays: Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin (c. 1867/1868? – April 1, 1917)
 

   The Ragtime Composer, Scott Joplin, is regarded as The King of Ragtime: he changed peoples perception of the genre and helped to make it popular. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Joplin, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a positive Monday: Maple Leaf Rag

   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Joplin 

Background information
Birth name	Scott Joplin
Born	c. late 1867 or early 1868 Northeast Texas, U.S.
Origin	Texarkana, Texas
Died	April 1, 1917 (aged 49) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Ragtime, march, waltz
Occupations	Composer, pianist, music teacher
Instruments	Piano, cornet, guitar, mandolin, violin, banjo, vocals
Years active	1895–1917

The Singers: Bettye Swan

Bettye Swann (born Betty Jean Champion, October 24, 1944, Shreveport, Louisiana) 

  Soul Singer Bettye Swann had a few hits during the 1960's, but faded in the 1970's when the hits dried up. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Sunday: Don't touch me , Fall in love with me , Don't wait too long , Victim of a foolish heart , Today I started loving you again and Make me yours

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettye_Swann

Background information
Birth name	Betty Jean Champion
Also known as	Bettye Swann
Born	October 24, 1944 (age 69) Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Soul
Occupations	Singer
Years active	1964–mid 1970's
Labels	Capitol, Atlantic, Money records

Jazz Greats: Cozy Cole

William Randolph Cole (October 17, 1909 – January 9, 1981)

  The Great jazz Drummer Cozy Cole worked with many of the Early Legends and influenced future drummers. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Load of cole (Jelly Roll Morton and his Red Hot Peppers) and Topsy part 2

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cozy_Cole 

Background information
Birth name	William Randolph Cole
Born	October 17, 1909
Origin	East Orange, New Jersey, United States
Died	January 9, 1981 (aged 71)
Genres	Swing
Occupations	Drummer
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1930s — 1970s
Associated acts	Cab Calloway Blanche Calloway Benny Carter Stuff Smith Willie Bryant Raymond Scott

Tommy Brown

Tommy Brown (born May 27, 1931, Atlanta, Georgia, United States)

  Tommy Brown is a R&B Artiste that was famous during the 1950's; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Tra-la-la (The Griffin Brothers Orchestra) , Remember me , Southern Woman and Atlanta Boogie

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Brown_(singer)

Background Information
Name	Tommy Brown
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, US
Genres	Rhythm and blues
Years active	1940s–1970s
Labels	Savoy Records
Associated acts	Griffin Brothers Margie Day Walter Horton Bill Doggett

Reggae Thursdays: Alpha Blondy

 Seydou Koné (born January 1, 1953 Dimbokro, Côte d'Ivoire Ivory Coast)

Alpha Blondy is a Reggae Artiste from the Ivory Coast in Africa; his music is positive and deals with real issues. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Jerusalem , Jah Glory and Brigadier Sabari

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Blondy 

Background information
Birth name	Seydou Koné
Born	January 1, 1953 (age 60) Dimbokro, Côte d'Ivoire
Genres	Reggae
Occupations	Singer/Songwriter
Years active	1981–present

Doo-Wop Groups: The Velvets

The Velvets

  The Velvets had a polished sound and stringed instruments thrown into their brand of Doo-Wop; their tenure were short lived and they separated after a few Singles. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: The lucky old sun , Laugh and Tonight (could be the night)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Velvets

Background information
Also known as	The Velvets
Origin	Odessa, Ector County, Texas, United States
Genres	Doo-wop
Years active	1959–1961
Labels	Monument Records Ace Records
Past members

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Special Ed

Edward Archer (born May 16, 1972 Brooklyn, New York) 

  Special Ed is an Hip Hop Artiste that was popular during the Golden Age of the Genre; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I'm the magnificent  , Come on lets move it , The mission , Neva go back , Freaky flow , Freaky flow (DJ Premier remix) and I got it made

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Ed 

Background information
Birth name	Edward Archer
Born	May 16, 1972 (age 41)
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip Hop
Years active	1989– present
Labels	Profile Records Semi Records