One Hit Wonder Groups: The Hearts

The Hearts

The Hearts, are a one hit wonder ensemble that scored a much loved R&B hit in 1955. A different group of ladies using the same name in 1963 scored another hit for the original The Hearts' former producer. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Lonely Nights (1955)

Source: https://www.last.fm/music/The+Hearts/+wiki

Background information
Name: The Hearts Origin: New York, US Years active: 1950's - ? Members: Louise Harris, Joyce West, Hazel Crutchfield, Forestine Barnes

Hip Hop Tuesday: Souls of Mischief

Souls of Mischief

Hip Hop Group, Souls of Mischief, is a stand alone outfit that is also a part of the Hieroglyphics collective. They have been active since 1991 and released a regarded Album in 1993. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: 93' til infinity

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

Background Information
Origin	Oakland, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1991-present
Labels	Hieroglyphics Imperium,Jive/BMG
Associated acts	Hieroglyphics, Extra Prolific, The Pharcyde
Members	A-Plus Phesto Opio Tajai

Tribute Mondays: Benny Bailey

Ernest Harold " Benny " Bailey (13 August 1925 – 14 April 2005)

Songwriter, Record Producer, Bebop and Hard Bop Jazz Trumpeter, Benny Bailey, worked extensively in Big Bands and was a regular sideman to Lionel Hampton, Bull Moose Jackson, Quincy Jones and others. He was also an influence on Cleveland Musicians (Bill Hardman, Albert Ayler and others). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Bailey, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Hard sock dance

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

Background information
Birth name	Ernest Harold Bailey
Born	August 13, 1925 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Died	April 14, 2005 (aged 79) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genres	Jazz, bebop, hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Trumpet, piano, flute
Years active	1940s–?
Labels	Argo, Candid,Concord, MPS,Freedom, Enja, Ego Records, Gemini Records, Jazzcraft Records, TCB Records, Laika Records
Associated acts	Bull Moose Jackson, Scatman Crothers, The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band, Quincy Jones, Tony Coe, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton,Freddie Redd

Muhammad Ali (drummer)

Raymond Patterson (born 1936)

Free Jazz Drummer, Muhammad Ali, began his Recording career in the late 1960's, before moving to Europe. His body of work ran from 1967 to 1983, but he has been visible since the 2000's. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Albert Ayler - Music is the Healing Force of the Universe

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali_(drummer)

Background information
Name: Raymond Patterson Born: 1936 Origin: Philadelphia, US Years active, 1960's - present

Jazz Greats: Leo Wright

Leo Wright (December 14, 1933 Wichita Falls, Texas – January 4, 1991 Vienna)

Jazz Musician (Alto Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet), Leo Wright, released his own efforts between the 1960's and 1970's and his also regarded for his work with Blue Mitchell, Charles Mingus, Dizzie Gillespie and others. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: A night in Tunisia and Blues Shout

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

Background Information
Born	December 14, 1933 Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
Died	January 4, 1991(aged 57) Vienna, Austria
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Alto saxophone, flute,clarinet
Associated acts	Charles Mingus Kenny Burrell Johnny Coles Blue Mitchell Dizzy Gillespie

Soul Singers \ Songwriters: Willy "Sugar Billy" Garner

Willie Garner

Soul Singer/Songwriter, Willie "Sugar Billy" Garner, worked during the 1960's and the 1970's on various labels. As a result of his material being sampled and his song "Super Duper Love" being covered by Joss Stone, he has become more regarded by music fans. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Too much too soon and Super Duper Love (are you  diggin' me)

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/136457-Sugar-Billy-Garner

Source 2: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Duper_Love_(Are_You_Diggin'_on_Me)

Background information
Name: Willie Garner Label: Fast Track, Mojo Records, New Day, BGP Records, Fryers, Mainstream Records