Cee Pee Johnson

Cee Pee Johnson (February 22, 1915 – after 1947)

Jazz Drummer and Vocalist, Cee Pee Johnson, was active in the 1930's and worked as a Sideman and Bandleader. He played regularly at the Onyx Club, Paradise Club and Del Mar Club during the 1940's. His Ensemble also appeared in numerous films. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: The 'G' man got the 'T' man and Swing crazy

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

Background information
Name: Cee Pee Johnson  Born: Feb. 22, 1915 Died: after 1947 Origin: Algiers, Louisiana, US

Jazz Greats: Eddie Calhoun

Eddie Calhoun (Nov. 13, 1921, Clarksdale, Mississippi, US– Jan. 27, 1993, Paradise Lake, Mississippi, US)

Jazz Double Bassist, Eddie Calhoun, was a Sideman to many (Johnny Griffin, Roy Eldridge, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, and others) from the late 1940's to the late 1960's, and then ran a Night Club. He began leading a Sextet in the 1970's, but never recorded as a leader. He died in 1993; please take a listen here and have a beautiful Saturday: Concert by the Sea (Erroll Garner full Album 1955), Easy to remember (with Johnny Hartman) and Shuckin' ( Willis Jackson)

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

Background information
Name: Eddie Calhoun  Born: Nov. 13, 1921 Died: Jan. 27, 1993 Origin: Clarksdale, Mississippi, US

Wilbert Baranco

Wilbert Baranco (15 April 1909 – October 1983)

Jazz Pianist and Bandleader, Wilbert Baranco, worked as a Sideman in the 1930's before forming his own Band, continuing into the 1940's. After stints in Military Bands during World War II. He worked with Charles Mingus, Dina Washington, Dizzy Gillespie and others. He died in 1983; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Night and Day, Weeping Willie and Baranco Boogie (1946)

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

Background information
Name: Wilbert Baranco  Born: Apr. 15, 1909 Died: Oct. 1983 Origin: US Associated Acts: Victoria Dickerson, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Charles Mingus, Dina Washington, Dizzy Gillespie, Snooky Young, Jackie Kelson and others

Dancehall/Reggae Thursdays: Daddy Screw

Michael Alexander Johnson (born 29 March 1968)

Jamaican Dancehall Deejay, Daddy Screw, had a successful tenure during  the 1980's and 1990's. He scored numerous hits on the Jamaican charts and released two Albums. He remains active mostly recording music in Denver, Colorado. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursday: Kerry, Gal you look good, Loverman, Model pon yuh one time man and Big things

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

Background information
Birth name	Michael Alexander Johnson
Born	29 March 1968(age 50) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Dancehall
Occupation(s)	Deejay
Years active	1984–present
Labels	VP Steely & Clevie Mad House

The Headhunters

The Headhunters

Jazz Fusion Band, The Headhunters, was formed by Herbie Hancock in the early 1970's. The Group is regarded for their pioneering of electronic instruments and effects and also for their blending of Jazz, Funk, African and Afro-Caribbean music. The Band remains active with different members; please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: God made me funky, Steppin' it, Miss Yum Yum and Actual proof

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

Background information
Genres	Jazz fusion
Years active	1973–2000s
Labels	Columbia, Verve Forecast, Basin Street, P-Vine, Owl Studios
Past members	Herbie Hancock Bennie Maupin Paul Jackson Harvey Mason Bill Summers Mike Clark DeWayne McKnight Wah Wah Watson

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Grand Puba

Maxwell Dixon (born March 4, 1966)

Grand Puba is a Rapper and Emcee that began his career as a member of the Group, Masters of Ceremony, and then moved on to lead Brand Nubian. He left Brand Nubian in the early 1990's and went on to a regarded Solo career. He remains active, sometimes as a member of Brand Nubian. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I like it (I wanna be where you are), Don't let it get to your head (Brand Nubian), Check it out (ft. Mary J. Blige), Check tha resume, Ya know how it goes and 360° (what goes around)

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

Background information
Birth name	Maxwell Dixon
Also known as	Grand Puba Maxwell, Grand P
Born	March 4, 1966(age 53)
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana,U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1984–present
Labels	4th & B'way/Island Elektra Records Arista Koch Records Babygrande Records
Associated acts	Brand Nubian, Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige,Kedrick Lamar,Master P, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj,

Tribute Mondays: Lawrence Benjamin Brown

Lawrence Benjamin Brown (August 29, 1893 – December 25, 1972)

Singer, Composer and Pianist, Lawrence Benjamin Brown, arranged many Negro Spirituals and was a main accompanist for Paul Robeson. He was a regarded connoisseur of Folk music. He worked as a elevator operator to cover various cost while studying in Boston. He then went on to many performances, including one at Buckingham Palace in 1921. He also had some Composition training in London at the Trinity College. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Brown, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday:  Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, By 'N' by, Joe Hill (with Paul Robeson), Sometimes I feel like a motherless child (with Paul Robeson) and Ballad for America (with Paul Robeson)

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

Background information
Born	August 29, 1893 Jacksonville, Florida
Died	December 25, 1972(aged 79)
Occupation(s)	arranger; accompanist, singer
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1924–1963

Lou Courtney

Louis Russell Pegue ( born August 15, 1943)

Soul Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer, Lou Courtney, scored hits during the 1960's and 1970's, both as a Singer and Songwriter. His list of penned songs and Productions included works for Mary Wells, Chubby Checker, Lorraine Ellison and others. He continued as a Solo Artist and also as member of both a Band (Buffalo Smoke) and a Group (The 5th Dimension). He had a stroke in 2016; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Do the thing, Hey Joyce, You ain't ready, I don't need nobody else, What do you want me to do, Me and you (doin' the Boogaloo), If the shoe fits and Skate now

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

Background information
Birth name	Louis Russell Pegues
Also known as	Louis Pegues Lew Courtney
Born	August 15, 1943(age 75) Buffalo, New York, United States
Genres	Soul, pop, funk
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active	1962–1980s
Labels	Imperial, Riverside, Pop-Side, Verve,Epic, RCA, others
Associated acts	Buffalo Smoke The 5th Dimension

Jazz Greats: Reb Spikes

Benjamin Franklin "Reb" Spikes (October 31, 1888 – February 24, 1982

Jazz Saxophonist, Songwriter, Drummer and Entrepreneur, Reb Spikes, was active from the 1910's onwards. He and his brother John Published music, ran a music shop and owned a Record company that Kid Ory's Creole Orchestra recorded with. He is listed as co-writer on songs by others as well as the Jazz Standard Someday sweetheart (Jelly Roll Morton's version 1923 or 1926). He worked as a Promoter in the 1930's and helped with Jelly Roll Morton's comeback in the 1940's. He died in 1982; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: My Mammy's Blues and Fight that thing (1927)

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1702426-Reb-Spikes

Background information
Birth name	Benjamin Franklin Spikes
Born	October 31, 1888
Origin	Dallas, Texas,United States
Died	February 24, 1982(aged 93)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, producer, publisher
Instruments	Saxophone,clarinet, trombone,drums, piano
Associated acts	John Spikes Jelly Roll Morton

Betty Davis

Betty Davis (née Mabry ; born July 26, 1945)

Funk and Soul Singer, Betty Davis, had a musical career that lasted from the 1960's to 1979. She started out as a successful model and wrote for the Chambers Brothers, before releasing music of her own. She was married to Miles Davis in 1968 and his stated as a major influence of his future Jazz Fusion projects. Her shelved projects and Albums has been released in recent years. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Anti love song (1973), He was a big freak, F. U. N. K. And If I'm lucky I might get picked up

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

Background information
Birth name	Betty Mabry
Born	July 26, 1945(age 73) Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Funk   R&B   soul   rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter,model
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1960s–1979

Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays: Major Mackerel

Garfield Dixon (born Dec. 25, 1967,Jamaica)

Jamaican Dancehall Entertainer, Major Mackerel, was a formidable force in the digital era of Dancehall music during the 1980's . He was loved for his original style of using screeching sounds at the end of lines in his songs. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays: Don man, Dutty bungle and Pretty looks done

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/463633-Major-Mackerel

Background information
Name: Garfield Dixon  Born: Dec. 25, 1967 Origin: Jamaica Label: Overheat Records, Crat, Jammys Records, Vibes

The Ikettes

The Ikettes

Rhythm and Blues Group, The Ikettes, began as backing Vocalists for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. They went on to score hits of their own in the early and mid 1960's. The original members of the Trio became The Mirettes. The Group continued with varying members throughout the 1960's into the 1990's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: I'm blue (The gong gong song) , Camel walk (1964), Peaches and cream and I'm so thankful

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

Background information The Ikettes
Genres	Rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)	Backing vocalists,Girl group
Years active	1960–1976; 1990s
Labels	Atco Records   Teena Records   Innis Records   Phi-Dan Records   Modern Records   Pompeii Records   Liberty Records   United Artists
Associated acts	Ike & Tina Turner,Ike Turner, The Mirettes
Past members	Robbie Montgomery Frances Hodges Sandra Harding Delores Johnson Linda Shuford-Williams Eloise Hester Jo Armstead Jessie Smith Venetta Fields Janice Singleton (Hughes) Diane Rutherford Marquentta Tinsley Pat Arnold (a.k.a. P. P. Arnold) Juanita Hixson Gloria Scott Maxine Smith Pat Powdrill Ann Thomas Shelly Clark Rose Smith Paulette Parker Stonye Figueroa Ester Jones Falisha Walls Jeanette Bazzell Randi Love a.k.a. Michelle Love Stonye Figueroa Audrey Madison-Turner Lois Lee Miles See members section for others

The Mirettes
Genres	rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)	girl group
Years active	1966–1971
Labels	Mirwood Records   Revue Records   Uni Records   Minit Records   Zea Records
Associated acts	The Ikettes
Members	Robbie Montgomery,Venetta Fields, Jessie Smith, Pat Powdrill