Tribute Mondays: Marlowe Morris

Marlowe Morris (May 16, 1915 – May 28, 1978)

Jazz Pianist and Organist, Marlowe Morris, played with Coleman Hawkins, Al Sears, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Tiny Grimes and many others and also led a trio in the 1960's. He was much revered for his appearance in the 1944 short film, Jammin' The Blues. He died in 1978; thanks for your contribution Mr. Morris, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Stompy Jones and Play the thing

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

Background information
Born	May 16, 1915 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	May 28, 1978 (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano, Hammond organ

Tribute Mondays: Ja'Net Dubois

Jeannette Dubois (Aug. 5, 1932, 1938 or 1945 (sources differ) – Feb. 17, 2020 )

Actress, Singer - Songwriter and Dancer, Ja'Net DuBois, is most remembered for her role in the Sitcom Good Times (she portrayed Willana Woods). She started out as a Theater Actress in the 1960's in Plays both off and on Broadway. She then moved on to a television Soap Opera, movies and a Sitcom. She Co-wrote and sang the  "Movin' on up" The Jeffersons theme and also released several Albums before her death in 2020. Thanks for your contribution Miss Dubois, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Monday: If you want my love, Movin' on up to meet Jesus, Queen of the highway and Movin' up (The Jeffersons theme)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja'Net_DuBois

Born	Jeannette Dubois August 5, 1932 August 5, 1938 August 5, 1945 (sources differ) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. (sources differ)
Died	February 17, 2020 Glendale, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer songwriter dancer
Years active	1962–2016
Known for	Willona Woods –Good Times Ma Bell – I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Ms. Avery – The PJs
Spouse(s)	Sajit Gupta (m. 1950–?; divorced)[1]
Children	4

Jazz Greats: Billy Taylor

Billy Taylor (July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010)

Jazz Pianist, Composer, Broadcaster and Educator, Billy Taylor, established Jazzmobile (A Jazz through educational program) in 1964 after beginning his tenure in 1944. He was a Jazz activist, a Professor of Music, a noted  Composer, regarded television interviewer and the longest serving Pianist at Birdland. His many contributions to the development of the Jazz Genre and keeping it relevant, is only matched by his enormous Leader and Sideman efforts. He died in 2010; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Taylor Made Jazz (full Album), Jazz at Storyville (full Album) and I wish I knew how it feels to be free

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

Background information
Birth name	Billy Taylor
Born	July 24, 1921 Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	December 28, 2010(aged 89) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, educator, broadcaster
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1944–2010
Associated acts	Charlie Parker,Dizzy Gillespie,Miles Davis, Herbie Mann, Christian McBride, Nancy Wilson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cyrus Chestnut

Jazz Greats: Oliver Lake

Oliver Lake (born September 14, 1942)

Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer, Poet and Visual Artist, Oliver Lake, worked in the Multidisciplinary Arts collective, Black Artists Group, in the 1960's. And founded the World Saxophone Quartet in the 1970's. His works includes appearances on over 80 Albums as a Bandleader, Co-Leader and Side Musician. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a Splendid Saturday: NTU point from which creation begins (full Album)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Lake

Background information
Born	September 14, 1942 (age 77) Marianna, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone
Years active	1971–present
Labels	Freedom, Passin' Thru, Black Saint,Arista Novus,Gramavision, Intakt, Justin Time
Associated acts	World Saxophone Quartet Trio 3

Tribute Mondays: Walter Dickerson

Walter Roland Dickerson (April 16, 1928 – May 15, 2008)

Jazz Vibraphone Player, Walt Dickerson, was a part of the Post-Bop movement. He graduated from the Morgan State University in 1953 and led his own Band, after a tenure in the US Army. He released regarded Albums in the early 1960's and after a break, returned in the 1970's. He died in 2008; thanks for your contribution Mr. Dickerson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Sense of direction and Infinite you

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

Background information
Birth name	Walter Roland Dickerson
Born	April 16, 1928 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, United States
Died	May 15, 2008(aged 80)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vibraphone
Labels	Prestige SteepleChase
Associated acts	Andrew Hill Andrew Cyrille Sun Ra

Jimmy Holiday

Jimmy Holiday (b. July 24, 1934, Sallis, Mississippi - d. February 15,1987, Iowa City )

R&B Singer and Songwriter, Jimmy Holiday, scored his first hit in 1963 and went on to release his debut Album in 1966. He Co-wrote the song "Put a little love in your heart" and other popular hits. Mr. Holiday died in 1987; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Spread your love, Turning point and How can I forget

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

Background information
Name: Jimmy Holiday  Born: July 24, 1934 Died: Feb. 15, 1987 Origin: Sallis, Mississippi, US  Label: Everest Records, Minit Records

Jazz Greats: Jimmy Cobb

Wilbur James Cobb (born January 20, 1929)

Jazz Drummer, Jimmy Cobb, worked with Miles Davis on His 1959 Kind of Blue Album and was a Sideman to numerous Artists (Dinah Washington, Clark Terry, Cannonball Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holliday and many others). He has been active since 1949 and still continues to perform. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Kind of Blue (full Album, Miles Davis) and On a clear day

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

Background information
Birth name	Wilbur James Cobb
Born	January 20, 1929(age 91) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1949–present