Jimmy Blanton

Jimmie Blanton (October 5, 1918 – July 30, 1942) 

Jazz Double Bassist, Jimmy Blanton, contributed to the shift of the type of Bass solos used in a Jazz ensemble. He is listed as one of the originators and a true master of  his instrument. He died at aged 23 of tuberculosis; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Duke Ellington , Jimmy Blanton - pitter panther patter

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

Background Information
Birth name	Jimmie Blanton
Born	October 5, 1918 Chattanooga, Tennessee,United States
Died	July 30, 1942 (aged 23) California, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, big band
Occupation(s)	Double bassist
Instruments	Double bass, Violin
Years active	1936–1942
Associated acts	Duke Ellington

George McCrae

George Warren McCrae, Jr. (born October 19, 1944)

George McCrae was a popular Artist during the Disco era. He continues to work; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: I can't leave you alone, It's been so long and Rock your baby

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_McCrae

Background Information
Birth name	George Warren McCrae, Jr.
Born	October 19, 1944 (age 70) West Palm Beach, Florida,U.S.
Genres	Soul, disco
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Alston, TK, RCA, Jayboy,President
Associated acts	Gwen McCrae KC and the Sunshine Band

Reggae Thursdays: J C Lodge

June Carol Lodge (1 December 1958, London , England )

J C Lodge is a Reggae Artist that had major hits in the 1980's and early 1990's. She remains active; please take a listen here and  Happy Reggae Thursday: Home is where the hurt is, Telephone Love and Someone loves you honey 

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

Background Information
Birth Name: June Carol Lodge Born: Dec 01, 1958 Origin: London, England Labels: BMG, RAS, Greensleeves, Universal, VP, Tommy Boy, Jet Star

The Toys

The Toys

Pop Girl Group, The Toys, had a 7 year career that consisted of a number one hit and lukewarm follow up hits. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Attack, Sealed with a kiss and A lover's concerto

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

Background Information
Band Name: The Toys Origin: New York, US Years active: 1961- 1968 Members: Barbara Harris, Barbara Parritt, June Montiero

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Boss

Boss (born Lichelle Laws, 1969, Detroit, Michigan , United States )  

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Female Rapper, Boss, had success in the early 1990's. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Recipe for a h@# and Deeper

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

Background Information
Birth name	Lichelle Laws
Born	August 14, 1969 (age 45)
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1991–1995 2004–present
Labels	Def Jam West/Chaos/Columbia/SME Records (1992–1995) 8055 Records (2004–2006)
Associated acts	Def Jef, Erick Sermon, AMG,Onyx, Spice 1, Krayzie Bbbbbbbkskixscoscnsxke

Tribute Mondays: Sam Carr

Sam Carr (born Samuel Lee McCollum, April 17, 1926 - September 21, 2009)

Mississippi Blues Drummer and Guitarist, Sam Carr, was a self taught Drummer that used a three piece Drum set. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Carr, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a exciting Monday: Sam Carr's Delta Jukes - Let The Good Times Roll

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Carr_(musician)

Background Information
Birth name	Samuel Lee McCollum
Born	April 17, 1926 Marvell, Arkansas, United States
Died	September 21, 2009 (aged 83) Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Drums, guitar
Years active	1940s–2009
Associated acts	The Jelly Roll Kings

Patti Drew

Patti Drew (born December 29, 1944, Charleston, South Carolina) 

Pop Singer, Patti Drew, had minor hits during a short lived career. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Tell him and Tired of falling in and out of love

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

Background information
Name: Patti Drew Origin: Charleston, South Carolina, US Label: Capitol Records, Quill Records Genre: Pop Years active: 1964 - 1971

Jazz Greats: Oscar Pettiford

Oscar Pettiford (30 September 1922 – 8 September 1960)

Jazz Double Bassist and Cellist, Oscar Pettiford, was the pioneer of the use  of the Cello as a solo instrument in the Jazz genre. He recorded many memorable Bass sections and is still regarded. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Another one

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

Background information
Born	30 September 1922 Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States
Died	8 September 1960 (aged 37) Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres	Jazz, bebop, third stream
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Double bass, cello
Years active	1942–1960
Labels	Debut, Bethlehem, ABC Records
Associated acts	Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Barnet, Earl Hines, Ben Webster, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Milt Jackson, Sonny Rollins, Art Tatum, Johnny Hodges, Kenny Dorham,Woody Herman

Willie Hale

Willie George Hale (born August 15, 1945) 

Willie Hale is a virtuoso R&B Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter that has been featured on hit records since the 1960's and also had a good solo career. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Get into the party life and Party down

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

Background Information
Also known as	Little Beaver
Born	August 15, 1945 (age 69) Forrest City, Arkansas
Labels	TK Records

Reggae Thursdays: Prince Far I

Michael James Williams (c. 1944 – 15 September 1983) 

Reggae Deejay and Producer, Prince Far I, released several regarded Albums, before he was shot and killed in 1983. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Throw away your gun and Heavy Manners

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

Background Information
Birth name	Michael James Williams
Born	c. 1944
Origin	Spanish Town, Jamaica
Died	15 September 1983
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Associated acts	Suns of Arqa

The Notations

The Notations

The Notations were a Group from Chicago that are remembered for the minor hits they scored during the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: It only hurts for a little while and I'm still here

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

Background information
Name: The Notations Label: Tad Records, Gemigo, Twinight Years active: Late 1960's -? Members: Clifford Curry, LaSalle Matthews, Bobby Thomas, Jimmy Stroud and Walter Jones