Tribute Mondays: Erline Harris

Erlyn Eloise Johnson (April 5, 1914 – Jan. 6, 2004)

Rhythm and Blues Singer, Erline Harris, released Jump Blues records from the late 1940's to the early 1950's that became early Rock and Roll classics. She left the industry in 1953 to raise her family; she died in 2004. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Johnson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: I never missed my baby Long tall papa, Jump and shout and Rock and Roll Blues

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

Background Information
Birth name	Erlyn Eloise Johnson
Also known as	Erline "Rock and Roll" Harris Earline Harris in various spellings
Born	April 5, 1914 Thornton, Arkansas, US
Died	January 6, 2004 (aged 89) Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Genres	Blues, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1939–1953
Labels	DeLuxe Chess

St. Louis Jimmy Oden

James Burke "St. Louis Jimmy" Oden (June 26, 1903 – December 30, 1977)

Blues Singer/Songwriter, Record Company owner and self taught Pianist, St. Louis Jimmy Oden, had a four decade long recording career and also wrote songs for Muddy Waters. The length of time spent at his own label, J.O.B. Records, are highly disputed; he died in 1977. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: What a woman, Dog house blue, Some sweet day, Florida hurricane and Going down slow

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Jimmy_Oden

Background information
Birth Name: James Burke Oden Born: June 26, 1903 Died: Dec. 30, 1977 Genre: Blues Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Pianist Origin: Nashville, Tennessee, US Label: Aristocrat Records, Bluebird

Jazz Greats: Henry Grimes

Henry Grimes (born November 3, 1935)

Jazz Double Bassist, Violinist and Poet, Henry Grimes, is a prolific performer that garnered praise from the Jazz community during the 1950's and 1960's. He disappeared in 1969, and was presumed dead for many years until he was rediscovered in 2002. He has been active since his return with Live Performances, Recording and Teaching. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Fish story and Low blue flame

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

Background information
Born	November 3, 1935 (age 81) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,United States
Genres	Jazz, avant-garde, spoken word
Occupation(s)	Double bassist, composer
Instruments	Double bass, violin
Years active	Mid-1950s to 1969, 2003–present
Labels	Atlantic, Ayler, Blue Note, Columbia, ESP-Disk, ILK Music, Impulse!, JazzNewYork Productions, Pi Recordings, Porter, Prestige, Riverside, Verve

T. J. Fowler

T.J. Fowler (born September 18, 1910 Columbus, Georgia, US - died May 22, 1982 in Detroit, Michigan, US)

Composer, Arranger, Pianist and Organist, T. J. Fowler led Jump Bands and worked as a musician for Savoy Records. He also had notable efforts of his own. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Milk shake, Back biter, Wine cooler, Fowler's Boogie, Camel walk and T. J. Boogie

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/332307-T-J-Fowler

Source 2: www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/t_j_fowler.htmhtm

Background information
Name: T. J. Fowler Born: Sept. 18, 1910 Died: May 22, 1982 Origin: Columbus, Georgia, US Label: Puff Records, Savoy Records, Bow Records

Reggae/Dancehall Thursdays: Johnny P

Orville John Morgan (born May 20, 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica)

Johnny P scored Collaboration and Solo hits in Jamaica during the 1980's and also had international success in the early 1990's. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae / Dancehall Thursday: Stick by me  (with Thrilla U), She young and she green, Bike back, Come love me (Cocoa Tea), Mine you get a lick and Look good

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/93921-Johnny-P

Background information
Name: Orville John Morgan Born: May 20, 1965 Origin: Kingston, Jamaica Label: VP Records, Digital B, Techniques, Relativity, Rambo, Jammy's Records

The Counts

The Counts

R&B/Doo-Wop Band, The Counts, has been active since 1953 with all their original members intact. They scored a few memorable hits over the years. One member, Robert Young, died in 2001; they remain active. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Why not start all over again, Funk pump, What's up front that counts and Darling dear

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

Background information
Band Name: The Counts Origin: Indiana, US Genre: R&B Doo-Wop Years active: 1953 - present Label: Dot Records Members: Chester Brown, James Lee, Robert Penick, Robert Wesley, and Robert Young