Jazz Greats: Warren "Baby" Dodds

Warren " Baby" Dodds (December 24, 1898 – February 14, 1959)

Jazz Drummer,Warren "Baby" Dodds, was a early pioneer of the Jazz Genre, whom created Drumming techniques which are still used today. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Drum Improvisations

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

Background information
Birth name	Warren Dodds
Born	December 24, 1898
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Died	February 14, 1959 Chicago
Genres	Jazz, dixieland
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton, Art Hodes

Little Caesar

Harry Caesar (February 18, 1928 - June 12,1994)

Blues/R&B Vocalist and Actor, Little Ceasar, was mostly present in Movies and Television roles and had a R&B hit in the 1950's. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Goodbye baby and You can't bring me down

Background information
Birth Name: Harry Caesar Born: February 18, 1928 Died: on June 12, 1994  Origin: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Reggae Thursdays: Winston Groovy

Winston Tucker (born 1946)

Reggae Singer, Winston Groovy, recorded mostly during the 1960's and 1970's, scoring a few hits; he remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Please don't make me cry and I wanna be loved

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

Background Information
Birth name	Winston Tucker
Born	1946 Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Years active	1960s–present
Labels	Pama, Trojan, Jive, W.G.

The Exciters

The Exciters

Pop music Group, The Exciters, influenced other Artist to join the Genre. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Blowing up my mind and Tell him

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

Background information
Also known as	The Masterettes
Origin	Queens, New York City, United States
Genres	R&B, pop music
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1961–1974 (as group)
Labels	United Artists, Roulette, Bang,Shout, RCA, 20th Century
Past members	Brenda Reid Carolyn Johnson Lillian Walker Sylvia Wilbur Penny Carter Herb Rooney Ronnie Pace Skip McPhee

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Mic Geronimo

Michael McDermon (September 14, 1973 in Queens, New York) 

Queens Rapper, Mic Geronimo, has been active since 1993; mostly garnering underground recognition. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Nothing move but the money and S@#t's real

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

Background Information
Born	September 14, 1973 (age 40)
Origin	Queens, New York City, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1993 - present
Labels	Blunt/TVT Records / The Inc.
Associated acts	Royal Flush, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule,Jay-Z. The Lox, DMX, Puff Daddy

Tribute Mondays: Freddy Keppard

Freddie Keppard (February 27, 1889 – July 15, 1933) 

"King" in the New Orleans Jazz scene and Cornetist, Freddy Keppard, is largely overlooked and his role in the grassroots of Jazz diminished. The so-called first Jazz recording was a rip off of his work by another band. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Keppard, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Messing around and High fever

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

Background Information
Birth name	Freddie Keppard
Also known as	King Keppard Fred Keppard
Born	February 27, 1889 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died	July 15, 1933 (aged 44) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Cornettist
Instruments	Cornet
Associated acts	Buddy Bolden Joe "King" Oliver Jimmie Noone

Bobby "Blue" Bland

Robert Calvin "Bobby" Bland (January 27, 1930– June 23, 2013)

"Lion of the Blues", Bobby " Blue" Bland, was a Artist that scored many R&B hits and is remembered for his classic Albums. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Stormy Monday Blues, I pity the fool and Ain't no love in the heart of the city

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

Background information
Birth name	Robert Calvin Brooks
Also known as	"Blue" or "The Lion of the Blues"
Born	January 27, 1930 Barretville, Tennessee, United States
Died	June 23, 2013 (aged 83) Germantown, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Blues, soul blues, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, arranger,bandleader
Instruments	Vocals, harmonica
Labels	Chess, Modern, Malaco, Duke, ABC
Associated acts	B.B. King, Lonnie Mack, Junior Parker

Jazz Greats: George "Pops" Foster

George Murphy " Pops" Foster (May 19, 1892 – October 29, 1969) 

String Bassist, Trumpeter and Tuba Player, George "Pops" Foster, was active from 1907 in New Orleans Jazz. He was respected for his String Bass Playing technique. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Pops Foster Slap Bass Solo - Beale Street Blues

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

Background information
Birth name	George Murphy Foster
Born	May 19, 1892
Origin	Ascension Parish, Louisiana, US
Died	October 29, 1969 (aged 77)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	String bass, Tuba, Trumpet
Associated acts	King Oliver, Kid Ory

Jimmy "Bo" Horne

Jimmie Horace Horne, Jr. (Sept. 28, 1949, West Palm Beach, Florida , US)

Jimmy "Bo" Horne released novelty songs during the 1970's. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Dance across the floor

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

Background Information
Birth Name: Jimmie Horace Horne Born: Sept. 28, 1949 Origin: West Palm Beach, Florida, US Years active: 1970's- ? Labels: Sunshine Records, Alston

Reggae Thursdays: Clancy Eccles

Clancy Eccles (9 Dec. 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary , Ja – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town , Ja)

Ska and Reggae Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Promoter and Talent Scout, Clancy Eccles, was a formidable force in Jamaican Music. He is credited with naming the Reggae genre. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: What will your mama say, Freedom, Glory Hallelujah and River Jordan

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

Background Information
Born	9 December 1940
Origin	Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica
Died	30 June 2005 (aged 64)
Genres	Reggae Ska
Occupation(s)	Record producer
Years active	Mid-1950s–2005
Labels	Clandisc, Newbeat
Associated acts	The Dynamites