Gatortail Jackson (saxophonist)

Willis  "Gator"    Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987)

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Gaitortail Jackson, made his mark in the Soul Jazz genre with his own efforts and also worked as a sideman and session musician on Jazz and R&B Records. He died in 1987; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Nutherin like thutherin, Gators Groove and Later for the gator

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_Jackson_(saxophonist)

Background information
Birth Name: Willis Jackson Born: April 25, 1932 Died: Oct. 25,  1987 Origin: Miami, Florida, US Label: Prestige

Jazz Greats: George Russell (composer)

George   Allen   Russell (June 23, 1923 – July 27, 2009)

Jazz Pianist, Drummer, Composer, Arranger and Theorist, George Russell is regarded for his development of Jazz based music theory. He composed and recorded many important pieces and also taught extensively during his lifetime. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: All about Rosie, Concerto for Billy the Kid (with Bill Evans) and Ezz-thetic

Source: https:/en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Russell_(composer)

Background information
Birth name	George Allen Russell
Born	June 23, 1923 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died	July 27, 2009 (aged 86) Boston, Massachusetts
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, arranger
Instruments	Piano

Little Sonny

Aaron Willis (October 6, 1932, Greensboro , Alabama, US)

Electric Blues Harmonica Player, Singer and Songwriter, Little Sonny, worked the Detroit club scene for fifteen years, recording singles in between. After releasing a few Albums on Stax Records during the 1970's, he faded and resurfaced in 1995. He remains active; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: I gotta find my baby, A woman named trouble, The mix up, Love shock, Sonny's bag and The creeper returns

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

Background Information
Birth name	Aaron Willis
Born	October 6, 1932 (age 84) Greensboro, Alabama, United States
Genres	Electric blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Musician, harmonicist, singer, songwriter, photographer
Instruments	Harmonica, vocals
Years active	1952–present
Labels	Stax, Sequel, P-Vine

Reggae/Dancehall Thursdays: Mad Cobra

Mad Cobra

Mad Cobra has been a constant hit maker since his debut in the 1980's. His 1990's releases found international success and he continues to work with Artists in other genres. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae / Dancehall Thursday: Shoot to kill, Merciless bad boy , Feeling lonely (ft. Beres Hammond), Gundelero, Tek him,  Crucifixion, Yush, Flex and Legacy (with Richie Stephens)

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

Background information
Birth name	Ewart Everton Brown
Born	31 March 1968 (age 48) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Dancehall, reggae fusion
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1989-present
Associated acts	Teddybears, Run–D.M.C.

The Jazztet

The Jazztet

Jazz Sextet, The Jazztet, was formed in 1959 and continued until the 1960's. It consisted of Art Farmer, Benny Goldson and numerous other talented musicians during the many line up changes. They had reunions during the 1980's and 1990's. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: It ain't necessarily so. Killer Joe, Whisper not and Blues march

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

Background Information
Origin	United States
Genres	Jazz
Years active	1959–1962; 1982–late 1980s[1]
Associated acts	Art Farmer, Benny Golson

Hip Hop Tuesdays: X-Raided

Anarae Brown (born July 30, 1974)

Sacramento Rapper, X-Raided, is a former Crip member that released his debut in 1992. He was convicted of murder and is serving a 31 years to life sentence. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Everybody killa, Xorcist and Macaframa

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Raided

Background Information
Birth name	Anarae Brown
Born	July 30, 1974 (age 42)
Genres	Hip hop, gangsta rap
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Black Market Records,Priority Records, Madman Records, Gangway Inc., Bloc Star Entertainment
Associated acts	Brotha Lynch Hung

Tribute Mondays: Mighty Joe Young

Joseph Young Jr. (September 23, 1927 – March 24, 1999)

Chicago Blues Guitarist and Singer, Mighty Joe Young, was a sideman to Otis Rush, Billy Boy Arnold, Magic Sam and others. His solo career included live performances and Blues flavoured  Albums mostly in the 1970's. He lost the ability to play after a surgery on a pinch nerve in his neck and died from pneumonia in 1998 after a spinal cord operation to regain feeling in his fingers. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Young, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday:  Baby please, Big talk and Turning point

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

Background information
Birth name	Joseph Young Jr.
Born	September 23, 1927 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Died	March 24, 1999 (aged 71) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Chicago blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, guitarist
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1950s–1980s
Labels	Sonet   Delmark   Blind Pig   Fire   Various