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

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

Najee

Jerome Najee Rasheed (born November 4, 1957,

New York City)

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and Flautist, Najee, began playing the Clarinet at aged 8 years old, but later moved on to the Saxophone. In his teen years he toured the world and worked with others during the 1970's, and continued on into the 1980's and 1990's with well received solo efforts. He remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Day by Day, Tokyo Blue, Gina, All I ever asked (with Freddie Jackson) and Najee's Theme

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

Background information
Birth name	Jerome Najee Rasheed
Born	November 4, 1957(age 62) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Smooth Jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone, Flute
Years active	1986-Present
Labels	EMI, Capitol, Blue Note, Verve Forecast, Heads Up, Telarc, E1,Concord Shanachie

World Saxophone Quartet

World Saxophone Quartet

Jazz Ensemble, the World Saxophone Quartet, began in 1977 and is revered for their blending of Free Jazz, R&B, Funk and South African Jazz into one full sound. They have continued on with changing members and released their last effort in 2011. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Hymn for the Old Year and WSC (full Album)

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

Background information
Members	David Murray Hamiet Bluiett(Deceased) James Carter Kidd Jordan
Past members	Julius Hemphill(Deceased) Oliver Lake Arthur Blythe(Deceased) Eric Person John Purcell Bruce Williams Jaleel Shaw

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

Tribute Mondays: Hank Crawford

Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (Dec. 21, 1934 – Jan. 29, 2009)

R&B, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Arranger and Songwriter, Hank Crawford, had a solo career that included much loved Albums. He studied music theory and composition at Tennessee State University in the 1950's and went on to lead his own Quartet before working as a Musical Director for Ray Charles from 1959 to 1963. He continued on working with Etta James, Lou Rawls and others and also continued solo work. He died in 2009; thanks for your contribution Mr. Crawford you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Monday: Four five six, Misty and I've just seen a face

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

Background information
Birth name	Bennie Ross Crawford, Jr
Born	December 21, 1934 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	January 29, 2009(aged 74) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	R&B, Hard bop,Jazz-funk, Soul jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, Songwriter
Instruments	Alto/Baritone Saxophone, Piano
Years active	1958–2009
Labels	Milestone, Atlantic
Associated acts	Jimmy McGriff,Richie Cole

Arthur Gibbs and his Gang

Arthur Gibbs and his Gang

Jazz outfit , Arthur Gibbs and his Gang, was active in the 1920`s and recorded and released many favourites of the roaring Twenties. The Band was led by Songwriter, Composer, Conductor and Pianist, Arthur Harrington Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs died in 1956. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Louisville Lou and The Charleston (1923)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3370337-Arthur-Gibbs-His-Gang

Background information
Name: Arthur Gibbs  Origin: US Label: Shellac Members: Arthur Gibbs, Leonard Davis and others

Tribute Mondays: Bob Fuller

Bob Fuller (December 31, 1898 – unknown)

Blues and Jazz Saxophonist (Tenor, Soprano and Alto) and Clarinetist, Bob Fuller, mostly accompanied female Singers during the 1920's. He worked as a studio Saxophonist for both Ajaz and Victor Records and also as a Sideman. He released his own efforts with his Trio, but later left the industry to work in prisons for the New York City Police Department during the 1930's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Fuller, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Spread Yo' stuff and Black cat Blues

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/585881-Bob-Fuller

Background information
Name: Bob Fuller  Origin: New York City, US Born: Dec. 31, 1898 Died: unknown Label: Ajax, Victor Records

Russell Jacquet

Russell Jacquet (December 4, 1917 - February 28, 1990)

Trumpeter, Russell Jacquet, was the elder brother of Tenor Saxophonist, Illinois Jacquet, whom he worked with for many years. He led his own Band, which was the House Band at the Cotton Club from 1945 to 1949. His remaining career included memberships in Groups and Sideman work. He died in 1990; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Blues A La Russ, King's spinner, Bongo Blues, Lions Roar, Saph (1954 Illinois Jacquet), R. U. One (1953 Illinois Jacquet) and Suede Jacquet

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

Background information
Name: Russell Jacquet  Born: Dec. 04, 1917 Died: Feb. 28, 1990 Origin: Saint Martinville,  Louisiana US