MJT+3 (Modern Jazz Two + 3)

MJT +3

Hard Bop Group, MJT+3, was led by Jazz Drummer, Walter Perkins They released some Albums between the late 1950's and early 1960's. The Group disbanded in 1962 and the members went on to successful solo runs. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Make Everybody happy, Raggity man, Brother Spike and The Whiffenpoof Song (1959)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/340952-MJT3

Background information
Name: MJT+3  Origin: US  Years active: late 1950's - 1962 Members: Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins, Frank Strozier, Harold Mabern

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Allfrumtha l

Allfrumtha l

Rap Duo, Allfrumtha l, got their start in the mid-1990's on an Album by Rap Group, Westside Connection, and went on to release their debut Album in 1998. They also appeared on Movie Soundtracks and Compilations. The Duo ended in 2005; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Fill my cup (to the rim) and County Jail

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

Background information
Origin	Inglewood, California, United States
Genres	West Coast hip hop, Rap, Gangsta rap
Years active	1996–2005
Labels	Hoo-Bangin' Records, Priority Records
Members	Binky Mack Squeak Ru

Tribute Mondays: Bunny Briggs

Bunny Briggs (February 26, 1922 – November 15, 2014)

Tap Dancer and Singer, Bunny Briggs, was a performer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra and continued on to a long career that involved Broadway, Movies and Television. He died in 2014; thanks for your contribution Mr. Briggs, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: On Dolphin St. (with Gregory Hines), Slow Poke (1933) and David danced (1965)

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

Background information
Name: Bunny Briggs  Born: Feb 26, 1922 Died: Nov. 15, 2014 Origin: Harlem, New York, US Labels: Prestige

The Singers: Mable Lee

Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019)

Jazz Tap Dancer, Singer and Entertainer, Mable Lee, was a child prodigy whom began her career at aged 4 years old and became a seasoned veteran by age 19, performing at the Apollo Theater in the US and the Palladium in London. She appeared in many short films during the 1940's and was very active on Broadway into the 1950's. She remained active up to 2018 and died in 2019 at aged 97 years old. Please take a look here and have a relaxing Sunday: The Cat can't dance and Don't go'way from me (1949 with Stepin' Fetching and Deryck Sampson Band)

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

Born	August 2, 1921 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died	February 7, 2019(aged 97) New York City, New York, U.S.[1]
Other names	The Queen of Soundies Mabel Lee
Occupation	Tap dancer singer
Years active	1934–2018

Jazz Greats: Albert Nicholas

Albert Nicholas (May 27, 1900, New Orleans , Louisiana – Sept 3, 1973, Basel , Switzerland )

Jazz Reed Player, Albert Nicholas, worked from the 1910's onward alongside King Oliver, Red Allen, Louis Armstrong and others. He spent a few years in East Asia and Egypt during the 1920's, returned to America for a few years, but permanently moved to France in 1953. He died in 1973; please take a listen here and have a lovely Saturday: Careless love and Creole Reeds (1956 full Album with Sidney Bechet)

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

Background information
Born	May 27, 1900 New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Died	September 3, 1973 (aged 73) Basel, Switzerland
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Clarinet
Years active	1910s–1973

Janet Kay

Janet Kay (born 17 January 1958)

British Vocalist and Actress, Janet Kay, had success with her Lovers Rock Singles and also acted in a UK Sitcom for a few years during the 1980's. She remains active; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Eternally grateful, I do love you, Loving you and Silly Games

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

Background information
Birth name	Janet Kay Bogle[1]
Born	17 January 1958(age 61)
Origin	Willesden, London,England
Genres	Reggae, Lovers rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter,actress
Years active	1977 - present
Labels	Sony Music Japan
Associated acts	Lloyd Charmers,Sylvia Tella, Dennis Bovell

Reggae Thursdays: Sonny Bradshaw

Cecil "Sonny" Bradshaw CD (28 March 1926 – 10 October 2009)

Clarinet, Trombone, Saxophone, Fugelhornand, Piano Player, Bandleader, Trumpeter, Broadcaster, Promoter and The "Dean of Jamaican Music", Sonny Bradshaw, was active as a major figure in Jamaican music for over 60 years. He was a self taught musician and he also taught himself to read music. His 7-Piece Orchestra was renowned for recreating the sound of a 14-Piece Orchestra. He was also a Teacher, Journalist, a Pioneer in the exposure of Jamaican music on radio and founded The Tastee Talent Contest in 1979, which launched the career of many (Yellowman, Papa San, Mad Cobra and others). He died in 2009; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursdays: Wig Wam (with Young Jamaica), It must be (Sonny Bradshaw Seven) and Peace and love

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

Background information
Birth name	Cecil Bradshaw
Born	28 March 1926 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	10 October 2009(aged 83) London, England
Genres	Jazz, reggae
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader, broadcaster, promoter
Instruments	Trumpet, piano,flügelhorn, clarinet,trombone, saxophone
Years active	Late 1940s – 2009
Associated acts	The Sonny Bradshaw Seven Jamaican Big Band