Otis Clay

Otis Clay (born February 11, 1942, Waxhaw , BolivarCounty, Mississippi , United States)

Otis Clay began his career as a Gospel Singer before releasing secular music. His catalog contains memorable hits. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend:She's about a mover, Trying to live my life without you and That's how it is (when you're in love)

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Clay

Background information
Born	February 11, 1942(age 72)
Origin	Waxhaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi,United States
Genres	R&B, soul, blues, soul blues, gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1957–present
Labels	One-Derful Records Cotillion Records Hi Records Bullseye Blues Blind Pig Records Echo Records

Reggae Thursdays: Owen Gray

Owen Gray (born 5 July 1939,
Jamaica ) 

Jamaican Singer and Musician, Owen Gray, has recorded hits in the Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Genres during a career that began in 1958. He had a successful tenure and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: On the beach, Please let me go, Hail the man, Darling Patricia,  and Apollo 12

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

Background Information
Born	5 July 1939 (age 75) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Ska, rocksteady,reggae, gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, keyboards
Years active	1958 – present
Labels	Studio One, Trojan,Island, VP, Jet Star,Culture Press, Vista Sounds

London Beat

London Beat 

London Beat is a British Band that had hits in the 1990's, with their blending of the R&B and Dance Genres into a compact sound. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: I've been thinking about you, Come back and A better love

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

Background Information
Origin	London, United Kingdom
Genres	R&B, dance
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Anxious Records
Members	Jimmy Helms Jimmy Chambers Myles Kayne
Past members	George Chandler William Henshall Marc Goldschmitz

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Badd Azz

Jamarr Antonio Stamps (born November 27, 1975)

Rapper Bad Jazz has been active in Hip Hop since 1995 and was a member of the LBC Crew. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Wrong idea and Krazy (with 2Pac)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Azz_(rapper)

Bad Azz
Birth name	Jamarr Antonio Stamps
Born	November 27, 1975(age 38) Hawaiian Gardens, California
Origin	Long Beach, California,United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, Actor
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Doggystyle
Associated acts	Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, 2Pac, LBC Crew,Brotha Lynch Hung,Soopafly, Lil' ½ Dead,Outlawz, Kokane, Tha Eastsidaz, Nate Dogg,Warren G, Lady of Rage,Bizzy Bone, Ice Cube,Sylk-E. Fyne

Tribute Mondays: Johnny Hodges

John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges
(July 25, 1906 – May 11, 1970)

Alto Saxophonist, Johnny Hodges, contributed largely  to Swing and Mainstream Jazz; he is an influential figure to many Musicians. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hodges, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Flirtbird (Duke Ellington, Sultry Sunset (Duke Ellington), Prelude to a kiss (Duke Ellington) and Benny Goodman legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert

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

Background information
Birth name	John Cornelius Hodges
Also known as	"Rabbit" "Jeep"
Born	July 25, 1906
Origin	Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 11, 1970 (aged 63)
Genres	Swing Mainstream jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist Clarinetist
Instruments	Alto saxophone Soprano saxophone Clarinet
Years active	1924–1970
Associated acts	Duke Ellington Sidney Bechet Lucky Roberts Chick Webb
Notable instruments
Conn 6M Buescher 400 Vito LeBlanc Rationale

Gospel Groups: The Drinkard Singers

The Drinkard Singers

The Drinkard Singers were a popular Family Gospel Group that worked constantly from 1938 to 1967. Some members ( Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick,: Dee Dee Warwick and Judy Clay) also had solo careers. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Lift Him up 

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

Background Information
Genres	Christian
Years active	1938–1967
Labels	RCA
Past members	Cissy Houston Dee Dee Warwick Dionne Warwick Anne Drinkard Nick Drinkard Larry Drinkard Marie Epps Ann Moss Judy Clay

Jazz Greats: Sidney de Paris

Sidney De Paris (May 30, 1905Crawfordsville , Indiana – Sept. 13,1967 New York City)

Jazz Trumpeter, Sidney de Paris, had a prosperous run between the 1920's and 1940's; he worked in popular Bands of the day. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: The call of the blues 

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_De_Paris

Background information
Name: Sidney De  Paris Born: May 30, 1905, Crawfordsville, Indiana Died: Sept. 13, 1967, New York city Years Active: 1926 - 1940 Associated Acts: Don Redman, Zutty Singleton,;Benny Carter, Art Hodes, Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton Label: Commodore Records