Tribute Mondays: Mose Vinson

Mose Vinson (June 2 or August 7, 1917 – November 16, 2002)

Blues Jazz Pianist and Singer, Mose Vinson, was self taught and is highly regarded as a pioneer in the Blues Genre. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Vinson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an excellent Monday: 44 Blues and Good Morning Memphis.- Blues Jump a rabbit

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

Background Information
Born	1917 Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States
Died	November 2002 (aged 85) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Boogie-woogie, blues,jazz
Occupations	Pianist, singer
Instruments	Piano, vocals
Years active	1930s–2002
Labels	Sun Records, Bear Family Records, Wolf Records
Associated acts	James Cotton

Jazz Greats: Jimmy McGriff

James Harrell McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008)

Jimmy McGriff crafted Blues-based Jazz Records infused with his original Organ riffs. He influenced many; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: I've got a woman, Cherry, The worm and The way you look tonight 

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

Background information
Birth name	James Harrell McGriff
Born	April 3, 1936 Germantown,Pennsylvania United States
Died	May 24, 2008 (aged 72) Voorhees Township, New Jersey United States
Genres	Jazz, hard bop, blues,soul-jazz
Occupations	Musician, bandleader
Instruments	Vocals, violin, guitar,organ, piano, vibes, alto saxophone, drums andupright bass
Years active	1960–2007
Labels	Groove Merchant, Jell Records, Sue, Solid State
Notable instruments
Hammond B-3 organ Hammond XB-3 synthesizer

Great Singers: Ruby Winters

Ruby Winters

Ruby Winters has a smooth vocal styling, with which she gained popularity during the 1960's and still remains a favourite today. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: I will, Baby lay down, Make love to me (with Johnny Thunder) and Come to me

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

Background Information
Name: Ruby Winters Active: 1960s - 1970s Genre: R&B, Styles Soul, Early R&B

Reggae Thursdays: Leroy Smart

Leroy Smart (born 1952, Kingston, Jamaica)

Leroy Smart is one of the most constant Artist in the Reggae Genre. He has released over 35 Albums since 1977. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Pride & ambition, Ethiopia, Ballistic affair, Mother Liza and Talk bout friend

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

Background Information
Also known as	The Don
Born	1952
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Years active	1968-

Eruption

Eruption

Disco/ R&B/Soul Group, Eruption, were one of the manufactured outfits from the 1970's which consisted of members from various countries; and had formula produced singles. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Let me take you back in time (Silent Eruption), Party, Party, One way ticket and I can't stand the rain

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

Background Information
Origin	Jamaica, Ghana, Curaçao,Guyana
Genres	Pop, disco, dance-pop, R&B
Years active	1975–1985
Labels	Hansa Records, Jupiter
Past members	Precious Wilson (lead singer 1975-79) Leslie Johnson (lead singer 1974-75) Greg Perrineau (guitar) Morgan Perrineau (bass) Gerry Williams (keyboards) Eric Kingsley (drums) Kim Davis (lead singer 1980) Jane Jochen (lead singer 1980-85)

Hip Hop Tuesdays: MC Breed

Eric Breed (June 12, 1971 - November 22, 2008)

 

Midwest Rapper, MC Breed had a tenure that included forays into the West Coast and Dirty South Genres . Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Gotta get mine ft. 2pac and Ain't no future in yo frontin'

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

Background information
Birth name	Eric Breed
Also known as	Breed
Born	June 12, 1971 Flint, Michigan
Died	November 22, 2008(aged 37) Ypsilanti, Michigan
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper
Years active	1990–2008
Labels	SDEG, Wrap, Ichiban, Power, Fharmacy, Urban Music Zone,Psychopathic Records
Associated acts	DFC, Tupac Shakur, The D.O.C., Too Short,Rappin' 4-Tay, Proof,Obie Trice, Vanilla Ice