Arthur Prysock

Arthur Prysock Jr. (January 1, 1924  or 1929 – June 14, 1997)

Baritone Jazz and R&B Singer, Arthur Prysock, was a popular live  performer whose catalog spanned Jazz, R&B, Easy Listening and Disco. His early 1940's efforts were as part of Buddy Johnson's Band and he later scored solo hits into his latter years. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Because (Buddy Johnson), I didn't sleep a wink last night, Close your eyes and When love is new

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

Background Information
Birth name	Arthur Prysock Jr.
Born	January 1, 1924 Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Died	June 14, 1997 (aged 73) Hamilton, Bermuda
Genres	Jazz, R&B, easy listening,disco
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1944–1990
Labels	Decca, Old Town, Verve

Reggae/Ska/Rocksteady Thursdays: Stranger Cole

Wilburn Theodore Cole (born 1945)

Jamaican Singer, Stranger Cole, has been successful since the Ska era in 1962 and has had a career filled with many duets, due to his shyness when singing alone. He remains active after many years in the Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Genres. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: When you call my name (with Patsy Todd), Rough and tough and Just like a river

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

Background information
Birth name	Wilburn Theodore Cole
Also known as	StrangeJah Cole
Born	1945 Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1962 – present
Labels	Stranger Cole

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Kris Kross

Kris Kross

Kris Kross was a Hip Hop duo that came to fame in the early 1990's on the account of wearing their clothes backwards and their hit  singles and music videos. Group member Chris Smith discovered Rapper Da Brat. They left performing in the 2000's for College; Chris Kelly died in 2013. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Warm it up, Alright ft. Supercat, I missed the bus, Tonite's tha night, Da bomb ft. Da Brat and Jump

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

Background information
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1991–2002 2013 (reunion)
Labels	Ruffhouse   Columbia   Judgement   So So Def
Associated acts	Da Brat   Jermaine Dupri   Michael Jackson   Super Cat   Aaliyah   TLC
Past members	Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly (deceased)

Savoy Sultans

Savoy Sultans

The Savoy Sultans that ran from 1937 to 1946 was the original incarnation of the ensemble that was founded by Al Cooper. They recorded for Decca records and was praised by some of their contemporaries. The other incarnation was in 1974 and was led by Panama Frances. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: The thing (Al Cooper & His Savoy Sultans

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

Background information
Label: Decca Records Years active: 1937 - 1946 Members: Jack Chapman, Sam Massenberg, Jesse Drakes and Pat Jenkins on trumpets; Skinny Brown , Rudy Williams, Ed McNeil, Lennie Simmons, Thomas Turrentine Sr. and George Kelly on saxophones; Cyril Haynes, piano; Grachan Moncur II on double bass; Alex "Razz" Mitchell on drums and vocalist Evelyn White.

Tribute Mondays: James Carr

James Edward Carr (June 13, 1942 – January 7, 2001)

Rhythm and Blues and Soul Singer, James Carr, was described as a "pure vocalist" that scored hits for Goldwax Records after being turned down by Stax Records. His Bipolar Disorder impacted his career and he later died from lung cancer in 2001. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Carr, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: You messed my mind up, Pouring water on a drowning man. Forgetting you and The dark end of the street

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

Background information
Birth name	James Edward Carr
Born	June 13, 1942 Coahoma, Mississippi, United States
Died	January 7, 2001 (aged 58) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Rhythm and blues, soul
Years active	1966-1980s
Labels	Goldwax Records

Lenny Welch

Lenny Welch (born Leon Welch, May 31, 1938)

Lenny Welch is a Middle of the Road (MOR)/Pop Singer that has been recording since the 1950's. He had his biggest hit in 1963 and continues to perform. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Caronet Blue theme song (1967), Ebb tide, A taste of honey and Since I fell for you

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

Background information
Birth name	Leon Welch
Born	May 31, 1938 (age 79) New York, United States
Origin	Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Genres	Pop music
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1950s-present
Labels	Decca Records, Cadence Records, Kapp Records,Columbia Records, Mercury Records, Commonwealth United Records, Roulette Records, Atco Records,Mainstream Records, Big Tree Records

Jazz Greats: Al Cooper

Al Cooper (born 1911 - died October 5, 1981 New York City, US)

All Cooper was a Jazz Saxophonist and Clarinetist who was active during the 1930's and 1940's and was also the founder of the Savoy Sultans. He died in 1981; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Second balcony jump

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

Background Information
Born	1911
Died	October 5, 1981 New York City
Genres	Jazz, big band, swing
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone, clarinet
Associated acts	Savoy Sultans