The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Thursday 31 July 2014

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 nameWinston Cooper
Bornc. 1939
Kingston, Jamaica
Died1995
GenresSka
OccupationsDeejay
Years active1950s–1960s

Wednesday 30 July 2014

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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Tuesday 29 July 2014

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
OriginComptonCaliforniaU.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationsRapperSinger
Years active1990-2004
LabelsHollywood Records (1991-1992)
Skanless Records (1991-1994)
Tommy Boy Records (1993)
Rap-A-Lot Records (2003)
Associated actsDJ Quik2nd II NoneAMG,

Monday 28 July 2014

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 nameBenjamin Clarence Jackson
BornApril 22, 1919
Cleveland, OhioUnited States
DiedJuly 31, 1989 (aged 70)
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
GenresBluesR&B
OccupationsSingersaxophonist
InstrumentsVocalssaxophone
Years activeEarly 1940s–1989

Sunday 27 July 2014

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


Saturday 26 July 2014

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 nameCarmen Mercedes McRae
Also known as"The Singer's Singer"
BornApril 8, 1920
OriginHarlem,
New York City, New York,
United States
DiedNovember 10, 1994(aged 74)
Beverly Hills, California,United States
GenresVocal jazzbebop,traditional pop
OccupationsSinger, pianist
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1939–1991
LabelsDeccaKappColumbia,MainstreamAtlantic,Blue NoteConcord,Novus
Associated actsJack Pleis, Sammy Davis, Jr.
Billie Holiday
Norman Simmons
Cal Tjader
George Shearing
Dave Brubeck

Friday 25 July 2014

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 nameJocelyn Lorette Brown
BornNovember 25, 1950(age 63)
OriginKinston, North Carolina, United States
GenresR&B
Funk
Soul
Acid jazz
Nujazz
Dance
House
OccupationsSinger
InstrumentsVocalspiano
Years active1976–present
LabelsU.L.M., 4th & Broadway, Vinyl Dreams, Salsoul RecordsMalacoWarner Bros.Arista

Thursday 24 July 2014

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
Born8 June 1956 (age 58)
OriginKingstonJamaica
Genresreggae
OccupationsMusician
Instrumentsvocals