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Jazz Greats: Lenny McBrowne

Leonard Louis "Lenny" McBrowne (born January 24, 1933)

Jazz Drummer, Lenny McBrowne, worked as both a Bandleader and Sideman between the 1950's and mid-1970's. He is a prolific figure in Hard Bop and taught Andrew Cyrille. He has worked with many (Billie Holiday, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt, Max Roach, Sarah Vaughan, Thelonious Monk and numerous others). He retired in 1976; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Diamonds (with The 4 Souls) and Dearly Beloved (with The 4 Souls)

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

Background information
Birth name	Leonard Louis McBrowne
Born	January 24, 1933 (age 87) Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	Jazz, hard bop, soul jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader
Instruments	Drums
Years active	c. 1953-1976
Labels	Pacific Jazz, Riverside
Associated acts	Paul Bley, Tonny Scott, Sonny Stitt, Randy Weston, Sonny Criss, Booker Ervin, Kenny Burrell

Marcia Hines

Marcia Elaine Hines , AM (born 20 July 1953)

Vocalist, Actress and TV Personality, Marcia Hines, started at aged 16 years old in Stage Productions. She then went on to release some hit singles during the 1970's and also worked with the Jazz Orchestra, Daly - Wilson Big Band. She took a break in the 1980's, but has returned since 1994. She is the cousin of Grace Jones; she remains active and resides in Australia. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Fire & Rain, I just don't know what to do with myself and You

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

Background information
Birth name	Marcia Elaine Hines
Also known as	Shantee Renee Monica Hindmarsh
Born	20 July 1953 (age 66) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Origin	Sydney, Australia
Genres	Pop, disco, R&B, jazz, gospel, funk
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress, tv personality
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Wizard, Warner, Liberation, Universal
Associated acts	Daly-Wilson Big Band Marcia Hines Band Deni Hines

Reggae Thursdays: Marcia Aitken

Marcia Aitken (born c. 1956, Hannah Town, West Kingston ,Jamaica )

Reggae Singer, Marcia Aitken, began her tenure during High School as a member of Lloyd Parks and We the People Band. She worked with Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson, recording some memorable hits and retired after completing High School. She worked as a Nurse for over 20 years and returned to music in 2014. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: My man, Danger in your eyes and I'm still in love with you boy

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

Background information
Born	c. 1956 Hannah Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Lovers rock, gospel reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1975–1981, 2014–present
Labels	Joe Gibbs

The Joneses

The Joneses

The Joneses was a Band that started in the  early 1970's and scored a few hits from 1974 onwards. They are mostly remembered for their club hit "Sugar Pie Guy". Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Mary, Mary (don't it make you feel bad), I can't see what you see in me and Sugar Pie Guy

Source : https://www.discogs.com/artist/247362-The-Joneses

Background information
Name: The Joneses  Label: Mercury, Epic, P-Vine Records  Members: Gary Pinchom, Glenn Dorsey, Harold Taylor , Jimmy Richardson, Lee Valentine, Stewart Davidson, Wendell Noble

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Tanya "Sweet Tee" Winley

Tanya Winley

Rapper, Tanya "Sweet Tee" Winley, is among the first female Rappers that came on the scene in 1979. She recorded some Singles with her sister, Paulette, under the tutelage of her father, Paul Winley. She faded from Rap after her father's Label folded in 1982, after he had a legal dispute about copyright infringement with Afrika Bambaataa. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I believe in the wheel of fortune (Paulette & Tanya Winley), Rhymin' and Rappin' (Paulette & Tanya Winley) and Vicious Rap

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_%22Sweet_Tee%22_Winley

Name: Tanya Winley 
Origin: US

Background information
Label: Winley Records

Tribute Mondays: Kitty Brown

Catherine Brown  (born October 1899, died after 1990)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Kitty Brown, recorded under many pseudonyms (Bessie Williams, Jane White, Dixie Gray, Rosa Green and Mazie Leroy). She worked from 1923 to the mid 1930's as a Solo Artist and accompanist to others (Les Brown and Leroy Morton). Thanks for your contribution Miss Brown, you are appreciated. The songs are here, but YouTube has issues. Have a Sweet Monday: Family Skeleton Blues and He's never gonna throw me down

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

Background information
Birth name	Catherine Brown
Also known as	Bessie Williams, Jane White, Dixie Gray, Rosa Green, Mazie Leroy
Born	October 1899 New York City, United States
Died	After 1990
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s–1930s
Labels	Okeh, Oriole, various

Alice Carter

Alice Carter (United States)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Alice Carter, recorded some Singles in 1923 and is sometimes confused with Alice Leslie Carter. Her body of work are featured on compilations. Her songs are here, but YouTube is having issues with the videos. Have a relaxing Sunday: Midnight Blues and If you want to keep your daddy home

Source: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alice-carter-mn0001789372

Background information
Name: Alice Carter	Origin: US	Years Active: 1920's

Jazz Greats: Lou Hooper

Louis Stanley Hooper (May 18, 1894, North Buxton , Ontario - Sept. 17, 1977, Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island)

Canadian Jazz Pianist, Lou Hooper, began his career in the 1910's and worked with others  (Elmer Snowden, Ethel Waters and many more) in the US into the 1930's. He returned to Canada in 1932 and released Solo and Ensemble efforts up to 1973. He died in 1977; please take a listen here and have a splendid Saturday: Spring Fever (with Skip Beckwith, Don Palmer, Tim Cohoon)

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

Background information
Name: Louis Stanley Hooper  Born: May 18, 1894 Died: Sept. 17, 1977  Origin: Ontario, Canada

Sharon Redd

Sharon Redd (October 19, 1945 – May 1, 1992)

Singer, Sharon Redd, was active from 1967 to 1992, the year of her death. She released her first Single in 1968, went into acting for a while and became apart of Bette Midler's, The Harlettes from the mid-1970's. She did background vocals for others (Norman Connors and Carol Douglas), had an uncredited release under the name Front Page and scored many dance hits in the early 1980's. She died of pneumonia in 1992; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Love Insurance (Frontpage), In the name of love,  Beat the street and Half as much

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

Background information
Born	October 19, 1945
Origin	New York City, United States
Died	May 1, 1992 (aged 46)
Genres	R&B, house, post-disco[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Years active	1967–1992
Labels	United Artists, Prelude
Associated acts	Bette Midler and the Harlettes

Reggae Thursdays: Kotch

Kotch

Reggae Band, Kotch, released 3 Albums on three different Labels (Macca Music, Mango, Sonic Sounds) between 1986 and 1993. 

They began with original material and branched out into famed Reggae covers of Soul and Quiet Storm releases. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Tears and Jean

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/387309-Kotch

Background information
Name: Kotch  Origin: Jamaica  Labels: Macca Music, Mango, Sonic Sound Members: Dwight Lyseight, Everton Gayle, Herbie Harris, Johan Moodmaker Young, Norman Espuet, Owen Rennalls, Pablo Stewart, Prince Manning, Stephen Lee