Reggae/Ska Thursdays: Count Machuki

Winston Cooper (c.1939–1995)

Count Machuki was the first Jamaican Deejay. He developed the toasting technique that evolved into Hip Hop Music. He also originated Beat boxing and worked uncredited on the Skatalites records. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae/Ska Thursday: Movements and More Scorcha

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

Background Information
Birth name	Winston Cooper
Born	c. 1939 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	1995
Genres	Ska
Occupations	Deejay
Years active	1950s–1960s

Doo-Wop Groups: The Paradons

The Paradons

Short lived Doo-Wop Group, The Paradons, were active for one year, but released a hit and several other singles. They are still regarded today. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Diamonds & Pearls and I want love

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

Background Information
Origin: Bakersfield, California, US Labels: Milestone Records                Members William Powers, Bill  Meyers, Chuck Weldon, West Tyler, Edward Scott, Walter Gibson Years Active: 1960-1961
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Hip Hop Tuesday: Hi C

Hi-C (born Crawford Wilkerson)

Hi C was active from 1990-2004; he has worked mostly with DJ Quick. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I'm not your puppet, Skanless ( DJ Quik, AMG & 2nd ll none) and Got it like that

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-C_(rapper)

Background Information
Origin	Compton, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, Singer
Years active	1990-2004
Labels	Hollywood Records (1991-1992) Skanless Records (1991-1994) Tommy Boy Records (1993) Rap-A-Lot Records (2003)
Associated acts	DJ Quik, 2nd II None, AMG,

Tribute Mondays: Bull Moose Jackson

Benjamin Clarence " Bull Moose" Jackson (April 22, 1919 – July 31, 1989)

Saxophonist and Singer, Bull Moose Jackson, had early R&B hits in the 1940'S and had a lucrative career. After a 20 year break he continued until his death in 1989. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jackson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an excellent Monday: I know who threw the whiskey, I can't go on without you, All my love belongs to you, I want a bowlegged woman and I love you, yes I do

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

Background information
Birth name	Benjamin Clarence Jackson
Born	April 22, 1919 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Died	July 31, 1989 (aged 70) Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres	Blues, R&B
Occupations	Singer, saxophonist
Instruments	Vocals, saxophone
Years active	Early 1940s–1989

Don Myrick

Don Myrick (April 6, 1940 – July 30, 1993)

Don Myrick was a talented Saxophonist whose career included stints in Bands and playing on major hit records. He was killed by police when his butane lighter was mistaken for a weapon. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Reasons live (Earth Wind and Fire), After the love is gone (Earth Wind and Fire), Runnin' (Earth Wind and Fire) and One more night (Phil Collins)

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

Background information
Name: Son Myric Born: April 6, 1940 Died: July 30, 1993 Instrument: Saxophone Occupation: Saxophonist

Jazz Great: Carmen McRae

Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994)

Pianist and Singer, Carmen McRae, released over 60 Albums and is regarded as the most influential Singer in the Jazz Genre. Please take a listen here and have a awesome Saturday: Dream of life and Burst in with the dawn

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

Background information
Birth name	Carmen Mercedes McRae
Also known as	"The Singer's Singer"
Born	April 8, 1920
Origin	Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Died	November 10, 1994(aged 74) Beverly Hills, California,United States
Genres	Vocal jazz, bebop,traditional pop
Occupations	Singer, pianist
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1939–1991
Labels	Decca, Kapp, Columbia,Mainstream, Atlantic,Blue Note, Concord,Novus
Associated acts	Jack Pleis, Sammy Davis, Jr. Billie Holiday Norman Simmons Cal Tjader George Shearing Dave Brubeck

Jocelyn Brown

Jocelyn Lorette Brown (born Nov. 25, 1950, Kinston, North Carolina)

Jocelyn Brown is a popular Background vocalist that had a few hits of her own. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Keep on jump in' (Musique), Somebody else's guy and Love's gonna get you

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

Background Information
Birth name	Jocelyn Lorette Brown
Born	November 25, 1950(age 63)
Origin	Kinston, North Carolina, United States
Genres	R&B Funk Soul Acid jazz Nujazz Dance House
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1976–present
Labels	U.L.M., 4th & Broadway, Vinyl Dreams, Salsoul Records, Malaco, Warner Bros., Arista

Reggae Thursdays: U Brown

Huford Brown (born 8 June 1956, Kingston,Jamaica ) 

U Brown worked on Sound Systems in the 1970's and released 11 Albums into the 1980's. He remains active behind the scenes; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Tu Sheng  Peng and Starsky  and Hutch

Source: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_Brown

Background Information
Born	8 June 1956 (age 58)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	reggae
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	vocals