Jazz Greats: Papa Celestin

Oscar "Papa" Celestin (January 1, 1884 in Napoleonville, Louisiana – December 15, 1954)

 

  Papa Celestin was a legendary Musician and Bandleader that helped to popularize Jazz in it's early years. Please take a listen here and Have a good Saturday: Papa Celestin

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Oscar Celestin
Born	January 1, 1884
Origin	Napoleonville, Louisiana,USA
Died	December 15, 1954 (aged 70)
Genres	Dixieland Jazz
Occupations	Trumpeter Cornetist Vocalist Bandleader
Instruments	Trumpet, Cornet
Years active	1900s–1954
Labels	Okeh Records, Columbia,Southland
Associated acts	Tuxedo Brass Band

Reggae Thursdays: Delroy Washington

Delroy Washington (born 1952)

Image source:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/370145-Delroy-Washington

   Delroy Washington is a Reggae Artiste that was a major contributor to Bob Marley's lyrics; he also released some solid material of his own. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Give all the praise to Jah

 

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

Background Information
Born	1952 Westmoreland, Jamaica
Origin	London, England
Genres	Reggae
Years active	Late 1960s–mid-1980s
Labels	Virgin
Associated acts	The Wailers

Great R&B Groups: The Whispers

The Whispers 

  The Whispers are a Classic R&B Group that has been active since the 1960's, but had their biggest hits during the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Rock Steady , Love Is Where You Find It  , Keep on loving me , It's a love thing and And the beat goes on

   

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

Background Information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B, boogie, dance, soul, funk,disco, synthpop
Years active	1964–present
Labels	Janus Solar Capitol
Associated acts	Collage
Website	Official website
Members	Leaveil Degree Nicholas Caldwell Wallace Scott Walter Scott
Past members	Marcus Hutson Gordy Harmon Jerry McNeil

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The 7A3

The 7A3 

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/108495-7A3

The 7A3 were a Hip Hop Group that released only one album; some members have continued working behind the scenes. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Coolin' in Cali and Drums of steel

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_7A3 

Background Information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1987–1992
Labels	Macola Records Geffen/Warner Bros. Records
Associated acts	Cypress Hill, Funkdoobiest,Malverde
Past members	Brett Bouldin, Sean Bouldin, DJ Muggs

Tribute Mondays: Viola Gertrude Wells

Viola Gertrude Wells (December 14 1904 Newark, New Jersey, December 22 1984 Belleville New Jersey)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/387708-Viola-Wells
 

    Miss Rhapsody, Viola Gertrude Wells, was a popular Blues Singer in the 1930's; she was also a Bandleader. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Wells, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Miss Rhapsody With Reuben Cole's Orchestra - Down Hearted Blues

Source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_Gertrude_Wells

Background information
Birth name Also known as	Viola Gertrude Wells Miss Rhapsody
Born Died	December 14, 1904 December 22, 1984
Origin	Newark, New Jersey, US
Genres	Blues and Jazz
Occupations	Singer, Bandleader
Years active	1920's - 1970's
Labels	Savoy

Jazz Greats: Punch Miller

Ernest Miller aka Punch Miller or Kid Punch Miller (June 10, 1894 – December 2, 1971)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/master/1498898-Punch-Miller-Kid-Punch-1960-Punch-Millers-NO-Jazz-Band

  Punch Miller was a Jazz Trumpeter that was active during the early years of the Jazz Genre; please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Long Distance Blues by Punch Miller's Delegates of Pleasure.

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Ernest Miller
Born Died	June 10, 1894 December 2, 1971
Origin	Raceland Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Dixieland Jazz
Occupations	Trumpeter
Years active	1919–1963
Labels	Epic Records, JAD Records

The Singer / Songwriters: Don Covay

Don Covay (born Donald Randolph, 24 March 1938, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States)

  Don Covay is a legendary Songwriter, that scored a few hits during a career spanning 40 years;  please take a listen here and have a nice Friday: Mercy Mercy , Pony time , Popeye waddle and  I Was Checkin' Out/She Was Checkin' In

  

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

Background Information
Birth name	Donald Randolph
Born	24 March 1938 (age 75) Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Genres	R&B, Rock and Roll, Soul, Blues
Occupations	Vocalist, Songwriter
Instruments	vocals
Labels	Atlantic
Associated acts	The Rainbows