Doo Wop Groups: Arthur Lee Maye and The Crowns

Arthur Lee Maye and The Crowns

Arthur Lee Maye and The Crowns had a lead singer that was also a professional Baseball Player (Milwaukee Braves) in the minor and major leagues for 18 years. They recorded sides during his baseball off season and released material on various Labels. The Group kind of stopped existing and Arthur Lee Maye continued to work into the 1970's. He died in 2002; please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Hey Pretty girl and Gloria

Source 1: http://www.uncamarvy.com/ArthurLeeMaye/arthurleemaye.html

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1283416-Arthur-Lee-Maye-The-Crowns

Background information
Name: Arthur Lee Maye Born: Dec 11, 1934 Died: July 17, 2002 Origin: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US Band Name: Arthur Lee Maye and The Crowns Members: Arthur Lee Maye, Charles Colbert, Johnny Morris, Joe Moore, Richard Berry, Johnny Coleman and (Randy Jones on one single)

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Fat Joe

Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970)

Rapper, CEO (Terror Squad Entertainment) and member of D.I.T.C. (Diggin in Tha Crates), Fat Joe, has been active since 1992 and has scored many hits during his tenure. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Watch out (ft.Armageddon, Big Pun & Keith Nut), What's luv and Flow Joe

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

Background information
Birth name	Joseph Antonio Cartagena[1]
Also known as	Fat Joe da Gangsta
Born	August 19, 1970(age 47)[1][2][3] The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper   songwriter
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Terror Squad   Relativity   Atlantic   Imperial   E1   Virgin   Universal
Associated acts	Big Pun   Terror Squad   D.I.T.C.   DJ Premier   Kool G Rap   Apache   Grand Puba   R. Kelly   KRS-One   Raekwon   Jadakiss   Big L   Ashanti   Remy Ma   Amerie   French Montana   Lil Wayne   N.O.R.E.   Jennifer Lopez   DJ Khaled   Ivy Queen   Rick Ross Ja Rule

Tribute Mondays: Gregory Hines

Gregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003)

Dancer, Actor, Singer and Choreographer, Gregory Hines, began his career at age 5 years old. After years of performing Tap dancing, he became the lead singer of Severance (a Rock Band) and also branched into acting. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hines, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Gregory Hines Solo Tap Scene White Nights and There's nothing better than love

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

Born	Gregory Oliver Hines February 14, 1946 New York City, New York
Died	August 9, 2003 (aged 57) Los Angeles, California
Cause of death	Liver cancer
Resting place	Saint Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in Oakville,Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Dancer, actor, singer, choreographer
Years active	1951–2003
Spouse(s)	Patricia Panella (m. 1968) Pamela Koslow (1981–2000)
Children	2

The Singers: Mildred Bailey

Mildred Bailey (born Mildred Rinker ; about 1900 – December 12, 1951)

Native American Jazz Singer, "The Queen of Swing", Mildred Bailey, had successful Swing flavoured hits during the 1930's and was instrumental in the career of Bing Crosby. Though she had numerous hit singles she fell into poverty after World War ll and died from heart failure due to her diabetes in 1951 at aged 44 years old. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I let a song go out of my heart and Trust in me (1937)

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

Background information
Birth name	Mildred Rinker
Born	Tekoa, Washington, U.S.
Died	December 12, 1951(aged 44) Poughkeepsie, New York
Genres	Jazz, vocal jazz, blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Labels	Vocalion
Associated acts	Red Norvo, Bing Crosby

Jazz Greats: Grachan Moncur II

Grachan Moncur II (born September 2, 1915, Miami, Florida - died November 3, 1996, Miami)

Founding member of The Original Savoy Sultans and Jazz Multi Instrumentalist (Trombone, Tuba and Double Bass), Grachan Moncur ll, worked on radio stations and recorded heavily as a session player for other Artist (Mildred Bailey, Teddy Wilson, Bud Freeman and others). He retired in the 1960's and died in 1996. He was also the father of Grachan Moncur lll. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Al Cooper & His Savoy Sultans -The Thing and Clap hands (Savoy Sultans)

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

Background information
Name: Grachan Moncur all Born: Sept. 02, 1915 Died: Nov. 03, 1996 Origin: Miami, Florida Genre: Jazz Associated Acts: Savoy Sultans, Al Cooper Years active: 1930's - late 1960's

Noah Howard

Noah Howard (April 6, 1943 – September 3, 2010)

Free Jazz Alto Saxophonist innovator, Noah Howard, garnered little acclaim from American critics during his 1960's period. But was well received in the 1990's after living in Paris (France), Nairobi (Kenya) and Brussels (Belgium). His main influences were John Coltrane and Albert Ayler. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend:

Noah Howard Quartet (full album) 1966  and Domiabra

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

Background information
Name: Noah Howard Born: April 06, 1943 Died: September 03, 2010 Origin: New Orleans, US Years active: 1960's - 2010 Label: ESP Records

Reggae Thursdays: The African Brothers

The African Brothers

The African Brothers were a Jamaican Vocal Group that consisted of future stars Sugar Minott and Tony Tuff. They were active at Studio One and also released self produced records during the 1970's. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Want Some Freedom

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

Background Information
Origin	Kingston
Genres	Reggae
Years active	1969–Mid-1970s, 2004
Labels	Studio One, Micron, Easy Star, Discograph
Past members	Sugar Minott Tony Tuff Derrick Howard Triston Palmer Ken Bob