Jazz Greats: J. C. Higginbotham

Jay C. (Jack) Higginbotham (May 11, 1906 – May 26, 1973)

Jazz Trombonist, J. C. Higginbotham, was regarded for his swinging delivery. He played in Bands in the 1930's and the 1940's, and led Bands from the 1950's to the 1960's. He also recorded and released some of his own efforts in the 1930's. His Style of playing contributed to the acceptance of the Trombone as a melodic instrument in the Jazz Genre. He died in 1970; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Give me your telephone number and Higginbotham Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.C._Higginbotham

Background information
Born	May 11, 1906
Died	May 26, 1973(aged 67) New York
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Trombone
Labels	Prestige
Associated acts	Luis Russell, Benny Carter, Red Allen

Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Rico Rodriguez

Emmanuel Rodriguez MBE (17 Oct. 1934 – 4 Sept. 2015)

Cuban born Jamaican Ska and Reggae Trombonist, Rico Rodriguez, was one of the first Ska Musicians. He worked with many Bands and other Artist during his career. He also released his own material from the late 1960's onwards. He died in 2015; please take a listen here and Happy Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Blow your horn (Album), Offshore Banking Business (The Members) and Man from Wareika (full Album)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rico_Rodriguez_(musician)

Background information
Birth name	Emmanuel Rodriguez
Also known as	Reco, El Reco[1]
Born	17 October 1934 Havana, Cuba
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	4 September 2015(aged 80) London, England
Genres	Ska, reggae[2]
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trombone
Years active	1958–2015
Associated acts	The Specials, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra