Jazz Greats: Freddy Cole

Lionel Frederick "Freddy" Cole (born October 15, 1931) 

Jazz Singer and Pianist, Freddy Cole has been working since 1952. He is the Brother of Nat King Cole and Ike Cole. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: This love of mine

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

Background information
Birth name	Lionel Frederick Cole
Born	October 15, 1931 (age 83)
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	piano
Years active	1952–present
Notable instruments
piano

Blinky

Sondra "Blinky" Williams (born May 21, 1944 in Oakland , California) 

Blinky had a on the verge of stardom career. She remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: I wouldn't change the man he is, Never give you up (with Edwin Star) and Good Times Theme (with Jim Gilstrap) 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blinky_(singer)

Background Information
Birth name	Sondra Williams
Born	May 21, 1944 (age 70)
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	R&B, Soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1952-present
Labels	Vee-Jay, Atlantic, Motown,Reprise
Associated acts	Edwin Starr, Andrae Crouch,Ashford & Simpson

Reggae Thursdays: Cornel Campbell

Cornel Campbell (born 23 November 1945 in Kingston , Jamaica)

Reggae Singer, Cornel Campbell, had a hit laced career in the 1970's and 1980's. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Natty Dread in a Greenwich farm, Queen of Minstrels(The Eternals) and My treasure

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

Background information
Also known as	Don Cornell, Don Gorgon
Born	23 November 1945 (age 69) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae, lovers Rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1956 – present
Labels	Studio One, Trojan, Joe Gibbs
Associated acts	The Eternals, The Sensations, The Uniques

The Canjoes

The Canjoes

Lead Singer Lou Johnson 

The Canjoes were a Group whose high point was in the 1960's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Speaking of love and Dance the Boomerang

Background Information
Members Theresa Cleveland, Ann Gissendanner, Lou Johnson

Hip Hop Tuesdays: JT the Bigga Figga

Figg Panamera November 8, 1971 (age 43)

CEO, Producer and Rapper, JT the Bigga Figga, has been active since 1992 and has  produced many Rap Artists. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Game Recognize Game

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

Background Information
Also known as	Figg Panamera
Born	November 8, 1971 (age 43)
Origin	San Francisco, California, USA
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, Producer
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Get Low Recordz, Doggystyle Records
Associated acts	Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger,Master P, Xzibit, E-40, Game,Young Buck, Nas, Yukmouth,50 Cent, San Quinn, Messy Marv, DJ King Assassin

Tribute Mondays: Albert King

Albert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992)

Blues Guitarist and Singer, Albert King, was one of the kings of Blues guitar. He influenced Jimmie Hendrix, Eric Clapton and many others. Thanks for your contribution Mr. King, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday:I'm a lonely man and Born under a bad sign

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

Background information
Birth name	Albert King Nelson
Born	April 25, 1923 Indianola, Mississippi, United States
Died	December 21, 1992 (aged 69) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Songwriter, musician, producer
Instruments	guitar, drums, vocals
Years active	1949–1992
Labels	Stax, Parrot, Utopia Records
Notable instruments
Gibson Flying V

Jimmie Noone

Jimmie Noone (April 23, 1895 – April 19, 1944)

Jazz Clarinetist and Bandleader was active from 1912 to his death in 1944. He contributed heavily to New Orleans Jazz. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Four of five times, Sweet Sue, just you and Every evening I miss you

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

Background information
Born	April 23, 1895 Stanton Plantation, Cut Off,Louisiana, USA
Origin	New Orleans
Died	April 19, 1944 (aged 48) Los Angeles, California
Genres	Jazz, Dixieland
Occupation(s)	Session musician, bandleader
Instruments	Clarinet
Years active	1912–1944
Labels	Vocalion, Decca
Associated acts	Freddie Keppard, Buddie Petit,Lorenzo Tio, Papa Celestin,Joe "King" Oliver, Doc Cook,Kid Ory