Tribute Mondays: Curtis Amy

Curtis Amy (Oct. 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002)

West Coast Jazz Tenor Saxophonist and Educator, Curtis Amy, worked on Albums such as "Tapestry" by Carol King and Lou Rawls' "Black and Blue" and "Tobacco Road", and had stints in some Jazz Bands. He  also  collaborated with Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Tammy Terrell and others and released his solo efforts alongside these other projects. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Curtis Amy, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday:  24 hour blues, and Native land

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

Curtis_Amy

Background information
Name: Curtis Amy Born: Oct 11, 1929 Died: June 05, 2002 Genre: Jazz Origin: Houston, Texas, US Label: Pacific Jazz

Phil Upchurch

Phil Upchurch (born July19,1941,   

Chicago, Illinois)

Jazz and R&B Guitarist and Bassist, Phil Upchurch, worked with Vocal Groups (The Dells and The Spaniels) and Solo Acts (Curtis Mayfield, Otis Rush and others). And also had a solo hit of his own. His last listed output was in 2012. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: You can't sit down (Phil Upchurch Combo)

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

Background information
Name: Phil Upchurch Born: July 19, 1941 Genre: Jazz, R&B Origin: Chicago, Illinois, US Label: Cadet

Jazz Greats: Slam Stewart

Leroy Eliott  Stewart

(Sept. 21, 1914 – Dec. 10, 1987)

Jazz Bass Player, Slam Stewart, was a part of a successful Duo (Slim and Slam) in the 1930's and was a regular session musician for Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Art Tatum and others during the 1940's. He taught at the Binghamton University and Yale University and his Bass playing   techniques are still regarded years after his death. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Flat foot floogie (with a floy, floy) and Groovin' high (Dizzie Gillespie Trio)

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

Background information
Birth name	Leroy Elliott Stewart
Born	September 21, 1914 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	December 10, 1987(aged 73) Binghamton, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Double bass

Sheila E

Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957)

Singer / Songwriter, Drummer    and  Percussionist, Sheila E, worked with her musician father and Jazz and R&B Acts (Alphonso Johnson, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and others) during the 1970's. She had a successful solo career in the 1980's working  alongside Prince. After her Prince related years were over she moved on to working with Phil Collins, Ringo Starr and others and also released more solo efforts. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Yesterday's dream (Alfonso Johnson), The Belle of St. Mark, Holly rock, Hold me, Love bizzare (with Prince) and The Glamorous life

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

Born	Sheila Escovedo December 12, 1957(age 59) Oakland, California, US
Occupation	Singer-songwriter   multi-instrumentalist   record producer   actress
Years active	1976–present
Musical career
Genres	R&B   pop   soul   pop rock   funk   latin pop
Instruments	Vocals   percussion   drums   bass guitar   keyboards   guitar
Labels	Warner Bros.   Paisley Park   Concord
Associated acts	Prince   The E. Family   Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band George Duke   Sy Smith

Reggae Thursdays: Lennie Hibbert

Leonard           Aloysius Hibbert, OO 12 Nov 1928 - 1980s)

Jamaican  Vibraphone  Virtuoso,  Lennie Hibbert, recorded for Studio One starting in the late 1960's. He did youth help initiatives and taught in his latter years. He died in 1984; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Margaret dream and Village soul

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

Background Information
Birth name	Leonard Aloysius Hibbert
Born	12 November 1928 Mavis Bank, Jamaica
Died	8 September 1984(aged 55)
Genres	Reggae, jazz
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, musician
Instruments	Vibraphone, drums
Years active	1940s – mid 1970s
Labels	Studio One
Associated acts	Sound Dimension

Parlet

Parlet

P Funk spin off band, Parlet, worked for a few years in the 1970's and released three Albums during their tenure. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Cookie Jar and Pleasure principle

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

Background information
Origin	Detroit, MI
Genres	Funk, soul
Years active	1978–1980
Labels	Casablanca
Past members	Mallia Franklin, Debbie Wright,Jeanette Washington, Shirley Hayden, Janice Evans

Hip Hop Tuesdays: DJ Magic Mike

Michael Hampton

Producer and Rapper, DJ Magic Mike, is listed as the first Orlando, Florida Artist to go platinum. He is also regarded for his input as a Rapper and Producer in the Miami Bass Genre. He remains active playing at Clubs and touring. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Drop the Bass and Feel the Bass III

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Magic_Mike

Background Information
Birth name	Michael Hampton
Also known as	Mic Mike   Mike Hampton
Born	1967
Origin	Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Miami bass   electro
Years active	1986-present
Labels	Cheetah Records   Magic Records   NMG Entertainment   Crown Records   Mo' Wax
Associated acts	MC Madness   DJ Lace   A.T.S.   M.C. Boo   M.C. Toney B   T. Isaam   DJ Scratch   Techmaster P.E.B.   Quadmaster Uno