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

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

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

Tribute Mondays: Machito

Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo (February 16, 1908 – April 19, 1984)

Latin Jazz Musician, Machito, refined Afro-Cuban Jazz and created both Cubop and Salsa Music. He was the founder of Machito and the Afro-Cubans and performed as a Vocalist, Trumpeter and Saxophonist. His music influenced Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and many others. His many recordings were much loved and are still revered by many. He died in 1984; thank you for your contribution Mr. Machito you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Oye La Rumba and Tibiri Tabora

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

Background information
Birth name	Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo
Also known as	Frank Grillo
Born	c. February 16, 1908
Origin	Havana, Cuba
Died	April 19, 1984(aged 76) London
Genres	Latin jazz   Cubop
Instruments	Singing   maracas
Years active	1928–1984
Associated acts	Afro-Cubans

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

Edmonia Henderson

Edmonia Henderson (c. 1898 or 1900 – February 17, 1947)

Blues Singer, Edmonia Henderson, worked throughout the 1920's in Vaudeville and recorded 14 songs in 2 years (1924 to 1926). She became an Evangelist in 1928 and continued on as a Reverend until her death in 1947. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Nobody else will do and Brownskin man

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

Background information
Birth name	Jennie Katherine Edmonia Henderson[1]or Edmonia Kath Landen[2]
Also known as	Catherine Henderson[3] The Melodious Blues Singer[4]
Born	c. 1898 or 1900 Jefferson County,Kentucky, United States (possible)
Died	February 17, 1947 (age about 47–49) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer (contralto),[5]evangelist
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s
Labels	Vocalion, Okeh,Paramount

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