Calypso Thursdays: Macbeth the Great

Patrick Macdonald

Macbeth The Great led a 12 piece Band called the Creole Rhythm Boys, that gave him a following in the US during the early years of Calypso. Please take a listen here and Happy Calypso Thursday: Turn around girl and Buy me a Zeppelin

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1769400-Macbeth-The-Great

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/macbeth-the-great-mn0000810540

Background information
Name: Patrick Macdonald  Years active: 1940's - 1960's  Label: Disc Records, Time Records, Monogram

Paul Howard's Quality Serenaders

Paul Howard's Quality Serenaders

Paul Howard's Quality Serenaders were led by the Saxophonist, Paul Howard. They were a Jazz Orchestra that released works between the 1920's and 1930's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: The Ramble

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/339915-Paul-Howards-Quality-Serenaders

Background information
Name: Paul Howard's Quality Serenaders  Origin: US  Members: Paul Howard, Lawrence Brown, Reginald Forsythe, Harvey Brooks, George Orendorff, Charlie Lawrence

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Jazzy Jay

John Byas (born on November 18, 1961)

Hip Hop DJ and Producer, Jazzy Jay, was a protégé of Afrika Bambaataa and began his tenure during the 1970's at aged 13 years old. He appeared in the Beat Street film in 1984 and assisted in the formation of Def Jam Recordings. He also went on to Produce early works for Fat Joe, A Tribe Called Quest, Brand Nubian and others. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Cold chillin' in the spot and Def Jam

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazzy_Jay

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/41233-Jazzy-Jay

Background information
Birth name	John Byas
Also known as	The Original Jazzy Jay, DJ Jazzy Jay
Born	November 18, 1961 (age 57) Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Genres	Hip Hop
Occupation(s)	DJ, Turntablism
Associated acts	Afrika Bambaataa, Universal Zulu Nation, Kool DJ Red Alert, Jazzy Five, Afrika Islam

Tribute Mondays: Les Hites

Les Hite (February 13, 1903 in DuQuoin, Illinois – February 6, 1962 in Santa Monica, California )

Jazz Bandleader and Saxophonist, Les Hite, played in Bands during the 1920's and was a Bandleader beginning in the 1930's. His Sideman work included stints with Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and others. His Band, Sebastian's Cotton Club Orchestra included Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, T-Bone Walker and many more. He rarely recorded and only a few pieces are available. He died in 1962; thanks for your contribution Mr. Hite, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Board meeting (1941)

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

Background information
Name: Les Hite Born: Feb 13, 1903 Died: Feb 6, 1962 Origin: Duquoin, Illinois, US

Greyhound

Greyhound

British Reggae Band, Greyhound, were initially known as The Rudies. They went on to score hits under both names from 1970 to 1976 and then faded. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Black and White and Montego Bay (remake) (as Freddie Notes & The Rudies)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound_(band)

Background Information
Origin	Britain
Genres	Reggae, Pop
Years active	1960–1976
Labels	Trojan, Mercury, Transatlantic

Jazz Greats: Curtis Mosby

Curtis J. Mosby (July 7, 1888 in Kansas City, Missouri – June 25, 1957 in

San Francisco)

Jazz Drummer, Bandleader and Businessman, Curtis Mosby, toured during the 1910's and led his own Ensemble into the 1920's. He then opened a Record Store and a few Nightclubs and also appeared in movies with his band in 1929. After fighting Bankruptcy in the 1930's, he lost control of his clubs in 1947 when he was jailed for 2 years for tax evasion. He died in 1957. Please take a listen here and have a splendid Saturday: Whoop-Em up Blues and Blue Bowers blues

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Mosby

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/curtis-mosby-mn0002150587

Background information
Name: Curtis J. Moses Born: July 07,1888  Died: Jun 25, 1959 Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, US Genre: Jazz Label: Columbia Records

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Gospel and Soul Singer, Paul Johnson, was a member of the Group Paradise. He moved on in 1987 and released a couple of Albums, but only received good reviews. He has managed to gain radio hits, but has failed to have commercial success as a Solo Artist. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Every kinda people, When love comes calling and Half A world away

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

Background information
Name: Paul Johnson  Origin: UK Genre: Gospel, Soul Label: CBS Records

Reggae Thursdays: The Maytones

The Maytones (sometimes known as The Mighty Maytones )

Jamaican Vocal Duo, The Maytones, had a career that lasted from the late 1960's to the 1980's and included numerous releases that did not fear well due to their non-Rasta image that contrasted what major Labels wanted in the 1970's. They contributed a song to the Rockers movie soundtrack in 1979. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Loving Reggae, Madness, Brown girl in the ring, Preaching love and Money worries

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

Background information
Name: The Maytones  Origin: May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica  Years active: late 1960's - 1980 Label: Burning Sounds, Pioneer International  Members: Vernon Buckley, Gladstone Grant