Reggae Thursdays: The Uniques

The Uniques 

  Reggae Vocal Group, The Uniques, were a creative set during  the Rocksteady era and transcended effortlessly to Reggae. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Watch this sound , The Journey , Do me good , People Rocksteady , Gypsy Woman , Never let me go , Build my World around you and  My Conversation

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Uniques_(Jamaican_group) 

The Uniques
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Rocksteady, reggae
Years active	1966–1997
Labels	Island, Trojan
Associated acts	The Techniques
Past members	Roy Shirley Slim Smith Franklyn White Jimmy Riley Lloyd Charmers Cornell Campbell Al Campbell

Heatwave

Heatwave 

   Heatwave was a Multi-Nationality Group that made it big during the 1970's: Group Member Rod Temperton is Known for writing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and other classics. Some Members have also become noted Producers and their songs remains popular. Please take a listen here and have a wonderful Wednesday: The Groove line , Boogie nights , All I am , Gangsters of the groove , Lettin' it loose , Ain't no half stepping , Super Soul Sister , Mind blowing decisions and  Always and forever

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heatwave_(band) 

Background information
Origin	London, England
Genres	Funk, disco
Years active	1975–1984
Labels	GTO Records Epic Records
Website	Official Website
Past members	Johnnie Wilder, Jr. Keith Wilder Rod Temperton Mario Mantese Ernest Berger Eric Johns Roy Carter Billy Jones Derek Bramble Calvin Duke J.D. Nicholas

Hip Hop Tuesday: Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock

Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock 
Rob Base (Robert Ginyard, born May 18, 1967) and DJ E-Z Rock (Rodney "Skip" Bryce).

 

Image Source : https://www.discogs.com/artist/46281-Rob-Base-DJ-E-Z-Rock

The one hit wonder Duo, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. had a huge following back in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Get on the dancefloor , Turn it out (go Base) , Joy and pain and It takes two

  

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

Background Information
Origin	Harlem, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1985–Present
Labels	Profile Records, Funky Base Records
Associated acts	The Delphonics The Cut Technician
Members	Robert Ginyard, Rodney Bryce

Tribute Mondays: John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) 

  The Man, John Lee Hooker influenced so many with his unique delivery of The Blues; with 100 albums he offered up classics to the masses. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hooker you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Boom Boom , The healing game (with Van Morrison) , I'm in the mood , Baby, please don't go , Hobo Blues , Crawling king snake , Dimples , I love you honey , Tupelo Blues and Boogie Chillen'

  
      

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

Background information
Born	August 22, 1917 Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States[1]
Died	June 21, 2001 (aged 83) Los Altos, California, United States
Genres	Blues, talking blues, country blues
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, Musician, Songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1943–2001[2]
Labels	Vee-Jay, Chess, Bluesway, Point Blank,Crown, Modern, Atco, King, Specialty,Polydor, Savoy, Impulse!, Ace, Atlantic,Verve
Associated acts	Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King,Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Canned Heat
Website	www.johnleehooker.com
Notable instruments
Epiphone Sheraton

The Crusaders / The Jazz Crusaders

The Crusaders / The Jazz Crusaders

  The Crusaders are one of the Major Jazz Groups from the 1950's; their music had real depth, but they are mostly remembered for their Vocalist assisted work. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Stomp and Buck dance , The Well's gone dry , Creole , Chain Reaction , And then there was the blues , Keep the same old feeling and Street life (with Randy Crawford)

  
  

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

Background information
Origin	Houston, Texas
Genres	Jazz, jazz fusion, soul, pop
Years active	1952–present
Labels	Pacific Jazz, ABC/Blue Thumb,MCA, GRP
Associated acts	Arthur Adams
Website	www.jazzcrusaders.com
Members	Wayne Henderson Joe Sample Stix Hooper Wilton Felder
Past members	Hubert Laws Larry Carlton Robert "Pops" Popwell Barry Finnerty

Jazz Greats: Wardell Gray

Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) 

  Wardell Gray was an superb Saxophonist that added a distinct sound to Bebop; thou not highly recognized he was one of the Greatest. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: The Chase (With Dexter Gordon) and Twisted

  
   

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

Background information
Born	February 13, 1921 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died	May 25, 1955 (aged 34) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Genres	Jazz, swing, bebop
Occupations	Tenor saxophonist
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, clarinet
Years active	1940–1955
Associated acts	Earl Hines, Benny Goodman,Count Basie, Dexter Gordon

Great Singers: Maxine Brown

Maxine Ella Brown (born August 18, 1939, Kingstree, South Carolina) 

  Great Soul Singer Maxine Brown was a fore runner in classic vocal delivery; thou lacking the commercial success of her peers, she is one of the best singers of All time. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Funny , All in my mind  , It's gonna be alright , Something you got (with Chuck Jackson) , We'll cry together and Oh no not my baby

  
        

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxine_Brown_(soul_singer)

Background information
Birth name	Maxine Ella Brown
Born	18 August 1939 (age 73) Kingstree, South Carolina United States
Genres	Soul, R&B,[1] gospel
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1960–present
Labels	ABC-Paramount, Wand Records,Avco Records,
Associated acts	Cissy Houston, Sweet Inspirations, Nomar Records,