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

Gospel Groups: Pilgrim Jubilees

Pilgrim Jubilees

Traditional Black Gospel Music Group, the Pilgrim Jubilees, were formed in 1934 and released over 20 Albums on various Record Labels from 1952 onwards. They remain active with new members. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday:  Walk on, Steal away and Testify for Jesus

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

Background information
Also known as	The Pilgrim Jubilees Pilgrim Jubilee Singers
Origin	Houston, Mississippi Chicago, Illinois
Genres	gospel, black gospel
Years active	1934–present
Labels	Nashboro,Peacock, Savoy,Malaco, MCA,Benson
Members	Cleve Graham Clay Graham Bobby McDougal Ben Chandler Michael Atkins Eddie Graham Fred Rice
Past members	Elgie Graham Willie Johnson Theophilles Graham Monroe Hatchett Leonard Brownlee Major Roberson Kenneth Madden Richard "Rufus" Crume Percy Clark Roosevelt English

Tribute Mondays: Hazel Scott

Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981)

Trinidadian Born Jazz and Classical Pianist, Singer and  Civil Rights activist, Hazel Scott was given a Scholarship to study at the Juilliard School at aged 8 years old and had prominence as a Jazz Singer during the 1930's and 1940's. She had her own TV show in 1950, the first by a Black person. She appeared in several films and was a main figure in the fight for the rights of Black performers in Hollywood and other venues and helped to change the type of roles offered to people of Color. Her career was derailed in the McCarthy era and she lived in Paris after being Blacklisted. Thanks for your contribution Miss Scott, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: A Foggy Day, Great Scott! (full Album 1947) and Takin' a chance

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/313080-Hazel-Scott

Background Information
Born	Hazel Dorothy Scott June 11, 1920 Port of Spain,Trinidad and Tobago
Died	October 2, 1981(aged 61) Mount Sinai Medical Center,New York City, New York, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (married 1945-1960) Ezio Bedin (married 1961-?)

Todd Duncan

Robert Todd Duncan (Feb. 12, 1903 – Feb. 28, 1998)

Baritone Opera Singer and Actor, Todd Duncan, was renown for his portrayal of Porgy (he played the role 1800 times) in the 1935 production of Porgy and Bess.  He had a Bachelors in Music (Butler University) and a Masters Degree (Columbia University Teachers College). He taught voice for over fifty years at Howard University and acted in regarded Plays. He also recorded the first version of "Unchained Melody." He died in 1998; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Bess you is my woman now (with Anne Brown) and Unchained melody (1955)

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

Background information
Birth name	Robert Todd Duncan
Born	February 12, 1903 Danville, Kentucky, United States
Died	February 28, 1998(aged 95) Washington, D.C., United States
Genres	opera
Occupation(s)	opera singer, actor, professor
Years active	1933–1983

Gospel Groups: The Dixie Hummingbirds

The Dixie Hummingbirds

  For over 80 years, The Dixie Hummingbirds, has been releasing Gospel Music; they are Pioneers that as influenced many and still continue to work. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Amazing Grace

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dixie_Hummingbirds

The Dixie Hummingbirds
Origin	Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Genres	Gospel
Years active	1928–present
Labels	Decca, MCA, Peacock
Members	William Bright, Lyndon Baines Jones, Torrey Nettles, Carlton Lewis III, and Adebo Wali(Ira Tucker Jr)
Past members	James B. Davis (1916-2007) (founder), Ira Tucker (1925-2008) (lead singer), Willie Bobo, Jimmy Bryant, Barney Gipson, Claude Jeter(1914-2009), J. B. Matterson, Fred Owens, Paul Owens, Barney Parks, Beachy Thompson, James Walker, William Henry (bass) (1922-1997), Howard Carroll, Willie Coleman, bass guitarist and vocals

Gospel groups: The Soul Stirrers

The Soul Stirrers 
 

  The Soul Stirrers has had a career that spanned  more than 80 years and in the process changed Gospel Music from  Jubilee to the Gospel Quartet Style. Their influence on Soul , Doo-Wop and the Motown Sound can not be denied; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: By and by , In that awful hour , Nearer to thee and Jesus gave me water

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soul_Stirrers 

Background Information
Origin	Trinity, Texas
Genres	Gospel music
Years active	1926 - Present
Members	Willie Rogers Ben Odom Gene Stewart Michael Grady Jr.
Past members	Sam Cooke Paul Foster Jesse J. Farley Johnnie Taylor Jimmy Outler Lou Rawls Martin Jacox Thomas Breuster Roy Crain Rebert H. Harris Bob King Julius Cheeks James Phelps

Gospel Groups: Golden Gate Quartet

Golden Gate Quartet (aka The Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet) 

   The Golden Gate Quartet were one of the first groups to use the Jubilee Quartet style in mainstream; they have been doing Gospel music since the 1930's and continues today with new members. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Anyhow , Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego , Golden Gate Gospel Train , Joshua fit the battle of Jericho , God's gonna cut em down and Hush, Somebody's calling my name

        
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Gate_Quartet 

Background Information
Also known as	Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet
Origin	Norfolk, Virginia
Genres	Gospel
Years active	1934–present
Members	Paul Brembly Frank Davis Thierry Francis Timothy Riley
Past members	Willie Johnson Henry Owens Robert "Peg" Ford A.C. "Eddie" Griffin William Landford Orlandus Wilson Clyde Riddick Cliff Givens Alton Bradley Orville Brooks Eugene Mumford Franck Todd Caleb Ginyard, Jr. Calvin Williams Clyde Wright Richard Phillips

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) 

  Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a Legendary Gospel Singer and Guitarist, that is cited as a Key figure in the development of Rock and Roll. She is among the first to have commercially successful Gospel Records. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Didn't it rain, Children , Down by the Riverside , That's all , Rock me , The lonesome road , This train , Strange things happening everyday , Precious Memories , Silent night and Up above my head

     
    
   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_Tharpe

Background information
Birth name	Rosetta Nubin
Born	March 20, 1915 Cotton Plant, Arkansas, United States
Died	October 9, 1973 (aged 58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	Gospel, pop, jazz, blues, jump blues, rhythm and blues[1]
Occupations	Singer, guitarist
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, electric guitar
Years active	1919–1973

Great R&B Groups: The Five Keys

The Five Keys 

  Popular R&B Vocal Group, The Five Keys ,were Architects of the Genre; they are little known by this generation, but their significance can not be overlooked. Please take a listen here and have an interesting Wednesday: Out of sight, out of mind , Let there be you , Close your eyes , The Verdict , Ling, Ting, Tong and The glory of love

  
     

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Keys 

Background information
Name Origin	The Five Keys Newport News, Virginia, USA
Genres	R&B, Vocal Group
Years active	Late1940's–1957
Labels Associated Acts	Aladdin Records Capitol Records Sentimental Four
Original Members Replacement Members	Ruby West Bernie West Ripley Ingram Raphael Ingram Maryland Pierce Dickie Smith Ulysses K. Hicks Ramon Loper