Tribute Mondays: Mississippi Fred McDowell

Fred McDowell (January 12, 1904 – July 3, 1972)

Hill Country Blues Singer and Guitar Player, Mississippi Fred McDowell, played slide guitar using a pocket knife and a beef rib in his early years. He is credited with teaching Bonnie Raitt slide Guitar techniques and his music has been covered by the Rolling Stones and others. Thanks for your contribution Mr. McDowell, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Good morning little schoolgirl, When I lay my burden down, You got to move, John Henry and Shake 'Em on down

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

Background information
Born	January 12, 1904 Rossville, Tennessee, United States
Died	July 3, 1972 (aged 68) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Hill country blues
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1926–1972
Labels	Arhoolie, Testament, Oblivion,Rounder Records, Fat Possum, Mississippi Records
Associated acts	R. L. Burnside, Wilber Sweatman, Spirits of Rhythm,Bonnie Raitt, the Rolling Stones, Tom Pomposello,[1][2]Johnny Woods[3]

The Singers: Patrice Rushen

Patrice Louise Rushen (born September 30, 1954)

Jazz Pianist, Songwriter, Record Producer, Multi-instrumentalist, Music Director and R&B Singer, Patrice Rushen, released songs during the mid 1970's, but had her breakthrough during the early 1980's. She remains active on tour; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Hang it up, Feels so real, Haven't you heard and Forget me nots

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

Background information
Birth name	Patrice Louise Rushen
Born	September 30, 1954(age 61)[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Soul   R&B   jazz-funk   post-disco   urban   soft rock   new wave   pop   dance
Occupation(s)	Musician   composer   record producer   music director   educator
Instruments	Vocals   piano   keyboardist   flute   clarinet   percussion
Years active	1972–present
Labels	Prestige   Elektra   Arista   GRP   Aix Entertainment   Discovery
Associated acts	CAB

Jazz Greats: Duke Pearson

Columbus Calvin "Duke" Pearson, Jr (August 17, 1932 – August 4, 1980)

Jazz Pianist, Trumpet Player, Composer and Record Producer, Duke Pearson, worked extensively at Blue Note as a A&R and Producer for his Albums and other label mates' Albums. He went into teaching in the early part of the 1970's. He died from Multiple Sclerosis in 1980; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Blues for Alvina and Jeannine

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

Background Information
Birth name	Columbus Calvin Pearson, Jr
Born	August 17, 1932 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died	August 4, 1980 (aged 47) Atlanta, Georgia
Genres	Hard bop Soul jazz Jazz pop Post bop Progressive big band
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1950s–1980
Labels	Blue Note Atlantic

Blues Musicians: Grady Gaines

Grady Gaines (born May 14, 1934,Waskom , Texas, US)


Electric Blues, Texas Blues and Jazz Blues Tenor Saxophonist, Grady Gaines, was a session musician during the 1950's, working with Sam Cook, James Brown, Jackie Wilson and others and also released his own material. He continues to tour in a new line up of the Texas Upsetters. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: There is something on your mind

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

Background Information
Born	May 14, 1934 (age 82) Waskom, Texas, United States
Genres	Texas blues, electric blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist
Instruments	Tenor saxophone
Years active	Early 1950s–present
Labels	Black Top

Reggae/ Dancehall Thursdays: Trinity

Junior Brammer (b. Wade Brammer, 1954, Kingston, Jamaica )

Reggae Deejay and Producer, Trinity, had his most successful run during the 1970's. He continued on as a self-produced Artist during the 1980's and also produced other Artist. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Funny feeling (with Dennis Brown), Lose respect (with Barrington Levy), Set up yourself, Words of the Prophet and Three piece suit

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

Background Information
Birth name	Wade Brammer
Also known as	Junior Brammer
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals