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

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

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