Jazz Greats: Nathan Davis

Nathan Tate Davis (February 15, 1937 – April 8, 2018)

Jazz Instrumentalist (Saxophone, Bass Clarinet and Flute), Nathan Davis, worked as a sideman with Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Eric Dolphy and others. He had a Ph.D in Ethnomusicology and was a Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Pittsburgh beginning in 1969. He achieved many feats in the academic realm and released Albums from 1969 to 2013. Please take a listen here and have a beautiful Saturday: Klook's Theme , Ruby my dear and The Hip Walk

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Davis_(saxophonist)

Davis
Birth name	Nathan Tate Davis
Born	February 15, 1937 Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Died	April 8, 2018(aged 81) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Tenor saxophone,soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
Years active	1960s–2018
Associated acts	Nathan Davis Sextet Nathan Davis Quartet

Lisa Fischer

Lisa Melonie Fischer (born December 1, 1958)

Lisa Fischer had her greatest period of fame in 1991, but has done background vocalist work for Sting, Billy Ocean, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones and others, beginning in the 1980's. She discontinued her solo career in the mid 1990's and returned to her first love, Back-up Singing. She remains active on tours and Recording sessions. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Save me, On the upside (as Xēna) and How can I ease the pain

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

Background information
Birth name	Lisa Melonie Fischer
Born	December 1, 1958(age 59) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Rock   R&B   pop   electronic   freestyle   soul   house
Occupation(s)	Singer   songwriter   record producer   musician
Instruments	Vocals   guitar
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Elektra
Associated acts	The Rolling Stones Tina Turner   Sting   Luther Vandross

Reggae Thursdays: Ernest Wilson

Ernest Wilson (born Fitzroy Wilson,

Clarendon Parish, Jamaica)

Reggae Singer, Ernest Wilson, was a member of The Clarendonians and had a successful solo career. He had a stint in The Techniques and did backing vocals for Beres Hammond, Inner Circle, Jimmy Riley and others. He also played the Piano, Bass Guitar and Guitar on Albums by Gregory Isaacs, Tinga Stewart and others. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Undying love and Let true love be (with Harold Butler & Four Corners) 1976

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Wilson_(singer)

Background Information
Birth name	Fitzroy Wilson
Origin	Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Associated acts	The Clarendonians

The Ebonys

The Ebonys

1970's Soul  Group, The Ebonys, are regarded for their Soul efforts released on the Philadelphia International Label. They had limited commercial success, but scored some R&B hits during the early 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: It's forever and You're the reason why

Source 1: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-ebonys-mn0000145920

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/246014-The-Ebonys

Background information
Name: The Ebonys Origin: Camden, New Jersey, US Years active: 1968 - ? Labels: Philadelphia International Records, The Ebonys Records, Buddah Records Members: Jenny Holmes, David Beasley, James Tuten, Clarence Vaughan

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Scarface

Brad Terrence Jordan (born November 9, 1970)

Houston Rapper, Scarface, is a member of Geto Boys, but has enjoyed a solo career that rivaled his Group's. He has scored numerous Rap hits and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Mr. Scarface, I never seen a man cry, Mary Jane and Smile (with 2pac)

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

Background information
Birth name	Brad Terrence Jordan[1]
Also known as	Mr. Scarface, Face Mob, Akshen[2]
Born	November 9, 1970(age 47) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper   music producer
Instruments	Vocals   guitar
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Rap-A-Lot   Asylum   Def Jam   BMG Rights Management
Associated acts	Geto Boys   2Pac Ice Cube   Lil Troy   Facemob   Master P   UTP   Too Short   Trick Daddy   Devin the Dude   DJ Muggs   UGK   Z-Ro   Nas   Beanie Sigel   Vinnie Paz   Gang Starr

Tribute Mondays: George Morrow (Bassist)

George Morrow (born August 15, 1925 in Pasadena, CA - died May 26, 1992 in Orlando, FL)

Jazz Bassist, George Morrow, was mostly active as a sideman with Max Roach and Clifford Brown. He appeared on stage with Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Billie Holiday and others. He joined the Disney World House Band in 1976. He died in 1992; thanks for your contribution Mr. Morrow, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Rollins plays for Bird [full Album] (Sonny Rollins) and Max Roach + 4 (Max Roach) {full Album}

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Morrow_(bassist)

Background information
Name: George Morrow Born: Aug 15, 1925 Died: May 26, 1992 Origin: Pasadena, California, US

Robert Knight

Robert Peebles (born April 24, 1945 –died November 5, 2017)

Singer, Robert Knight, had a long career from 1961 to the year of his death in 2017. He was a member of the Paramounts during the 1960's. After being banned from recording for 4 1/2 years, he studied Chemistry at the Tennessee State University and made a comeback in 1967, gaining a following as a solo Artist and scoring Pop and R&B hits. He worked as a Chemistry Teacher and Chemical Lab Technician at the Vanderbilt University and became a favourite on the Northern Soul scene. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday; Everlasting love and Love on a mountain top

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Knight_(musician)

Background Information
Birth name	Robert Peebles
Born	April 24, 1945 Franklin,Tennessee, U.S.
Died	November 5, 2017(aged 72) Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Soul, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1961–2017
Labels	Dot, Monument