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

Tribute Mondays: Katherine Henderson

Katherine Henderson (born June 23, 1909; date of death unknown)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Katherine Henderson, were known for her tearful like vocals. She worked between the 1920's and 1940's, with most of her material being recorded 1928. Her date of death is unknown. Thanks for your contribution Miss Henderson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: What can you do without me, West End Blues (with Clarence Williams) and Baltimore (Eva Taylor?)

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

Background information
Born	June 23, 1909 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Origin	United States
Died	Unknown
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s-1940s
Labels	Brunswick, QRS
Associated acts	Clarence Williams

Tribute Mondays: Clarence Holiday

Clarence Halliday ( Baltimore , July 23, 1898 – Dallas , March 1, 1937)

Banjo Player and Rhythm Guitarist, Clarence Holiday played in Eubie Blakes Band at an young age. And went on to work with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, Benny Carter, Louis Metcalf, Don Redman and others. He was the father of Billie Holiday, whom he fathered at age 16 years old with 18 years old mother, Saddie Harris. He died in 1937 of Pneumonia after being exposed to mustard gas while serving in World War I years earlier. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Holiday, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: My pretty girl (Fletcher Henderson), Sugar Foot Stomp (Fletcher Henderson) and Wrappin' it up (Fletcher Henderson)

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

Background information
Name: Clarence Halliday Origin: Baltimore, US Born: July 23, 1898 Died: March 1, 1937

Sid Catlett

Sidney "Big Sid " Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951)

Jazz Drummer, Sid Catlett, was regarded for his versatility. He began in the 1920's and was a Sideman to Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Fletcher Henderson and many others. He was able to switch from Jazz to the spin-of Genre, Bebop, with superb technical prowess. He died of an heart attack at aged 41 years old in 1951. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: When the Saints go marching in (Louis Armstrong All Stars) and Gloomy Sunday (Billie Holiday)

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

Background information
Birth name	Sidney Catlett
Also known as	"Big Sid" Catlett
Born	January 17, 1910 Evansville, Indiana United States
Died	March 25, 1951 (aged 41) Chicago, Illinois United States
Genres	Jazz   Bebop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums

Tribute Mondays: Helen Gross

Helen Gross (born Hellen R. Gross , May 1896 – unknown)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Helen Gross, worked during the mid-1920s and released 27 songs. Her works included accompanyments with major Jazz stars such as James "Bubber" Miley, Louis Metcalf, Bob Fuller and others. She is remembered for her use of sound effects in her recordings and a vaudeville style arrangement of the Blues. Her year of death is unknown; thanks for your contribution Miss Gross, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Better give your Sweetie what she needs (1924)

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

Background information
Birth name	Hellen R. Gross
Born	May 1896 Manhattan, New York, United States
Died	Unknown
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s
Labels	Ajax

Jazz Greats: Monette Moore

Monette Moore (May 19, 1902 in

Gainesville, Texas – October 21, 1962 in Garden Grove, California )

Jazz and Classic Female Blues Singer, Monette Moore, was a self taught Pianist that honed her skills in her teen years. She recorded 44 songs between 1923 and 1927 and was featured on songs by many (Charlie Johnson, Elmer Snowden, Bubber Miley, Tommy Ladnier, Fats Waller and many others). She also starred in numerous films. She died in 1962; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: You Ain't the one (with Charles Johnson Paradise Ten 1928), Hard hearted Papa, Kansas City here I come, Louis Armstrong and Monette Moore on the Mark Twain and Take it easy (with Rex Stewart and Louis Hopper)

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

Background information
Name: Monette Moore Born:  May 19, 1902  Died: October 21, 1962 Origin: Gainesville, Texas, US

Martha Copeland

Martha Copeland (born c. 1891–1894; date of death unknown)

"Everybody's Mama", Classic Female Blues Singer, Martha Copeland, was active between 1923 and 1928. She was signed to Columbia Records and recorded 34 songs, but failed to gain great commercial success. The remaining years of her life is undocumented and her year of death is unknown. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Second hand daddy and Papa if you can't do better

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

Background information
Birth name	Martha Williams(possible)
Also known as	Everybody's Mammy
Born	c. 1891–1894(possible) Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Died	Unknown
Genres	Classic female blues, gospel[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1923–1928
Labels	Columbia, Okeh,Victor

Tribute Mondays: Rosa Henderson

Rosa Henderson (November 24, 1896 – April 6, 1968)

Vaudeville Entertainer and Classic Blues Singer, Rosa Henderson, was active during the Harlem Renaissance era. She had a 9 year run that included over 100 Recordings under varying names and on various Labels. She worked on the Vaudeville scene and also performed on Broadway. She died of an heart attack  in 1968. Thanks for your contribution Miss Henderson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Do that thing (with Fletcher Henderson), I'm broke fooling with you and So long to you and the Blues (1923)

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

Background information
Birth name	Rosa Deschamps
Born	November 24, 1896 Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	April 6, 1968(aged 71) Roosevelt Island, New York
Genres	Classic female blues, jazz
Occupation(s)	Vocalist
Years active	1920s–1930s
Labels	Paramount, Victor,Columbia, Vocalion,Ajax, Pathe & Perfect, Brunswick,Silvertone,Emerson, Banner, Oriole, Regal, Domino, Edison, Marathon
Associated acts	Fletcher Henderson