Freddie Mitchell

Freddie Mitchell (April 08, 1918 - June 09,2010)

Blues Pianist, Saxophonist and Clarinetist, Freddie Mitchell, started as a preteen Blues Pianist, before becoming a Saxophonist in his teen years. He worked as a sideman for many Jazz Greats and A&R and Music Director for Derby Records. He faded into obscurity during the 1960's, becoming a Taxi Driver. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Auld Lang Syne Boogie, Moondog's Boogie, Roll 'em Boogie, Easter Boogie (Parade) and Doby's Boogie

Source: 1. www.hoyhoy.com/artists/freddie.htm
2. www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/freddie_mitchell.htm

Background information
Name: Freddie Mitchell Born: April 08,1918 Died: June 09, 2010 Origin: Tampa Florida, US Label: Derby

Jazz Greats: Horace Silver

Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver (Sept. 2, 1928 – June 18, 2014)

Jazz Pianist, Tenor Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger, Horace Silver, was an Hard Bop pioneer, that innovated the use of the Piano in Jazz compositions. He influenced many, worked as a sideman and wrote and recorded Jazz Standards. He was also instrumental in launching the careers of young musicians that passed through his Band. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Doodlin', Peace, Blowin' the blues away, Opus de funk, Juicy Lucy, Sister Sadie, Songs for my father, Señor Blues (Horace Silver, Blue Mitchell & Junior Cook) and The Preacher

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

Background information
Born	September 2, 1928 Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	June 18, 2014 (aged 85) New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, hard bop, mainstream jazz, soul jazz, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, arranger
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1946–2004
Labels	Blue Note, Silveto, Emerald,Columbia, Impulse!, Verve
Associated acts	Art Blakey, Junior Cook, Miles Davis, Art Farmer, Joe Henderson, Blue Mitchell,Hank Mobley

The Singers: Anita Ward

Anita Ward (born Dec. 20, 1956)

Anita Ward is regarded as a one hit wonder and is a victim of the Disco backlash, that ended the careers of most Artist in the genre. She remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Don't drop my love, If i Could Feel That Old Feeling Again(1979), Can't nobody love me like you do, Make believe lovers and Ring my bell

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

Born	December 20, 1956 (age 59)
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, US
Genres	Disco, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1979–present
Labels	TK

Reggae Thursdays: Flourgon

Michael May (born c.1970)

Jamaican Dancehall Artist,  Flourgon, was one of the highly regarded Deejays from the 1980's. He worked with many Producers gaining hits and huge popularity. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Zip it up (with Ninjaman), ,  Madly in love (with Sanchez), Jump spread out (with Daddy Lizard) and Mi Love Mi Girl Bad (with Sanchez)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Michael May
Born	c.1970 Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Years active	Mid-1980s–present
Labels	Techniques, VP, Exterminator
Associated acts	Red Dragon, Sanchez (singer),Daddy Lizard, Buju Banton

Girl Groups: The Charmels

The Charmels

The Charmels recorded for Volt records during the 1960's with little success. Their recognition came later when their song was sampled on Wu Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M". Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Please uncle Sam (send back my man) and As long as I've got you

Background information
Band Name: The Charmels Members: Barbara McCoy, Eula Jean Rivers, Mary Hunt Origin: Memphis, Tennessee, US Genre: Soul, R&B/Pop, Rock Label: Volt

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Freestyle Fellowship

Freestyle Fellowship

Underground Hip Hop Group, Freestyle Fellowship, blended Freestyle Rap and Jazz Rap in the early 1990's and gained high regard in the process. They remain active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Can you find the level of difficulty in this, Bullies of the block and Hot potato

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

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop, freestyle rap, jazz rap
Years active	1991–1993 1998–present
Labels	Project Blowed, Decon, 4th & B'way, Beats & Rhymes, Ground Control, Whig Music
Associated acts	Project Blowed, Haiku D'Etat, DJ Kiilu, JMD, Mathmattiks, The Mighty O-Roc, Spoon
Members	Aceyalone Myka 9 P.E.A.C.E. Self Jupiter
Past members	J. Sumbi M.D. Himself