Jazz Greats: Julian Priester

Julian Priester (born June 29, 1935 in Chicago)

Jazz Trombone Player and Composer, Julian Priester, Started his body of work in the 1950's. After a tenure that included guest spots on Albums by numerous Greats and membership in regarded Bands, he continues to tour, record and is also a Teacher. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Julian's tune, and Love, Love

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Priester

Background information
Born	June 29, 1935 (age 82)
Genres	Jazz fusion, jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Trombone, bass trombone, alto trombone
Labels	ECM

Jimmy Johnson

James Earl Thompson (Born November 25, 1928)

Blues Guitarist and Singer, Jimmy Johnson, worked as a Welder during the 1950's while pursuing his career. He did session work and released his own material; he remains active performing and recording. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: My baby by my side and Cold cold feeling

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Johnson_(blues_guitarist)

Background information

 Name: James Earl Thompson

Born: Nov. 25, 1928

Origin: Holy Springs, Mississippi, US:

Reggae Thursdays: Sam Carty And The Astronauts

Sam Carty And The Astronauts

Jamaican Group, Sam Carty and the Astronauts, were favourites in the Jamaica Festival Song competition and also released  regarded body of works. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: International slackness, Festival Jam rock, and Africa we want go

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/192084-Sam-Carty

Background information
Name: Sam Carry and the Astronauts Origin: Jamaica

Mickey & the Soul Generation

Mickey & the Soul Generation

Funk Band, Mickey & The Soul Generation, were popular in the 1960's funk scene. Label problems and other issues slowed their progress as a charting band, but their music has since been sampled heavily. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Football, How good is good and Iron leg

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_%26_the_Soul_Generation

Background information
Name: Mickey & The Soul Generation Origin: San Antonio, Texas, US Genre: Funk Years active: 1960's - 1973 Members Gilbert Rivera - bass Andrew Gordon - drums George Salas - guitar Mickey Foster - organ Johnny Hooks - tenor sax Emil Carter - vocals, sax Harvey Edmerson - drums (deceased) Charles Johnson - vocals Chris Urrutia - drums

Hip Hop Tuesdays: WC

William Loshawn Calhoun, Jr. (born February 3, 1970)

WC began his run in the late 1980's, first in the Group, Low Profile and WC and the Maad Circle. He later moved on to solo projects and also was a member of Westside Connection. He remains active, please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Curb Servin (WC and the Maad Circle), Just clowning and Better days

Source :https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/WC_(rapper)

Background information
Birth name	William Loshawn Calhoun, Jr.
Born	August 9, 1970 (age 47)[1] Houston, Texas, U.S.
Origin	Westmont, Los Angeles, CaliforniaU.S
Genres	Hip hop, West Coast hip hop,G-funk
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Lench Mob, Big Swang
Associated acts	Low Profile, WC and the Maad Circle,Westside Connection, Chilly Chill,Allfrumtha I, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, MC Ren, The Game, Crazy Toones, Tha Dogg Pound, Kokane,Knoc-turn'al, Xzibit, Young Maylay

Tribute Mondays: Jackie Brenston

Jackie Brenston (Aug. 24, 1928 or 1930 – Dec. 15, 1979)

R&B Singer and Saxophonist, Jackie Brenston, worked with Ike Turner on "Rocket 88", writing and singing lead on the classic hit and also had a small stint with Lowell Fulton's Band. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Brenston, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Rocket 88, Trouble up the road and Juiced

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Brenston

Background information
Born	August 24, 1928 or 1930 Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Died	December 15, 1979 (aged 49-51) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	R&B, blues, rock and roll
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vocals, saxophone
Years active	1950–1960s
Labels	Chess
Associated acts	Ike Turner Kings of Rhythm Lowell Fulson Jackie Brenston And The Delta Cats

Johnny Soul

John Pryor

Johnny Soul worked during the 1960's releasing Muscle Shoal flavoured Soul Songs that cemented his place in the genres history. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Darling darling I love you, Lonely man and I almost called your name

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/456448-Johnny-Soul

Background information
Name: John Pryor Born: 1946 Origin: Augusta, Georgia, US Label: SSS International, Federal