Darlings of Rhythm

Darlings of Rhythm 

African American, All Female, Swing Band, Darlings of Rhythm, were most popular in the 1940's. They worked alongside other Bands of the era, but there are no footage on YouTube featuring their work. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday

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

Background information
Name: Darlings of Rhythm  Origin: Harlem Members: Clarence Love (leader) Jean Ray Lee (trumpeter ) Thelma Lewis (trumpeter) Helen Taborn (vocalist)[3] Frann Gaddison (saxophonist) Jessie Turner (trombonist) Josephine Boyd (alto saxophonist) Margaret "Padjo" Backstrom (tenor sexophonist ) Henrietta Fontaine (drummer ) Lula Roberts Vi Wilson (bass ) Hettie Smith (drummer) Gurthalee Clark (reeds )

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Do or Die

Do or Die

Chicago Hip Hop Trio, Do or Die, had their peak of success in 1996. They continued to release Albums into the 2000's and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Bustin back ft. Lil Chula and Po pimping ft. Twista & Johnny P

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_or_Die_(group)

Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Rap-A-Lot Records
Associated acts	Twista, The Legendary Traxster,Johnny P.,Scarface, Crucial Conflict, Kanye West, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Toxic,E-40, Danny Boy (singer)
Members	AK Belo Zero N.A.R.D.

Tribute Mondays: Joe Sample

Joseph Leslie Sample (Feb. 1, 1939 – Sept.12, 2014)

Pianist, Keyboard Player and Composer, Joe Sample, was a founding member of the Jazz Crusaders. He had a great solo career and did session work for many (Miles Davis, George Benson, Eric Clapton, The Supremes and others). He began to play Piano at aged 5 years old and contributed greatly to the music industry through the years; he died in 2014. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Sample, you are appreciated.  Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Manha de carnaval, Fancy dance, On green dolphin street and Rainbow seeker

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Sample

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/60451-Joe-Sample

Background information
Birth name	Joseph Leslie Sample
Born	February 1, 1939 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Died	September 12, 2014 (aged 75) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Piano, keyboards
Years active	1950s–2014
Labels	Blue Thumb, MCA,GRP, Warner Bros.,Verve, ABC
Associated acts	Jazz Crusaders

Lola Falana

Loletha Elayne Falana or

Loletha Elaine Falana

(sources differ) (born September 11, 1942)

Singer, Dancer, Model and Actress, Lola Falana, began dancing at aged 3 years old and sang in the Church  choir at aged 5 years old. She was mentored by Sammy Davis Jr. and appeared with him many times in live performances and films. She also had a solo recording career and was featured in numerous movies and television shows. She retired in 1997; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Coconut Groove and Sunny

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola_Falana
Born Loletha Elayne Falana[1]
or Loletha Elaine Falana[2][3]
(sources differ)
11 September 1942 (age 75) [2]
[4]
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality American
Education Germantown High School
(attended)
Occupation Actress • singer • dancer • model
Years active 1961–1997
Home town Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Spouse(s) Feliciano Tavares, Jr.
(m. 1970; div. 1975)

Born	Loletha Elayne Falana[1] or Loletha Elaine Falana[2][3] (sources differ) 11 September 1942(age 75)[2][4] Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	Germantown High School (attended)
Occupation	Actress singer dancer model
Years active	1961–1997
Home town	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Feliciano Tavares, Jr. (m. 1970;div. 1975)

Jazz Greats: Gerald Wilson

Gerald Stanley Wilson (Sept. 4, 1918 – Sept. 8, 2014)

Jazz Trumpeter, Big Bandleader, Composer, Arranger and Educator, Gerald Wilson, wrote arrangements for many (Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and others). He led Big Bands during the mid-1940's and also formed a critically acclaimed Band in 1960. He released many regarded Albums, hosted a Radio show during the 1970's and taught at California State University, CAL Arts and the University of California. He died in 2014; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: You better believe it and Moment of truth (full Album 1962)

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Wilson

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/341422-Gerald-Wilson-Orchestra

Background information
Birth name	Gerald Stanley Wilson
Born	September 4, 1918 Shelby, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	September 8, 2014(aged 96) Los Angeles
Genres	Jazz, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, bandleader
Instruments	Trumpet
Years active	1938–2014
Labels	Capitol, Pacific Jazz, Discovery
Associated acts	Nancy Wilson,Sarah Vaughan,Jimmy Lunceford

Yusef Lateef

Yusef Abdul Lateef (born

William Emanuel Huddleston; October 9, 1920 – December 23, 2013)

Jazz Multi-instrumentalist (Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Piano, Shehnai, Shafar, Arghul and Koto), Composer and Author, Yusef Lateef, is regarded for his blending of Jazz and Eastern Music. He was the owner of Yol Records and Fana Music (a music publishing company). He released regarded works and was also a Session Musician for others. He died in 2013; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Morning, The Golden Flute and Happyology

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yusef_Lateef

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/167055-Yusef-Lateef

Background information
Birth name	William Emanuel Huddleston
Also known as	Yusef Lateef
Born	October 9, 1920 Chattanooga, Tennessee United States
Died	December 23, 2013(aged 93) Shutesbury, Massachusetts United States
Genres	New-age music,jazz, post-bop, jazz fusion, swing, hard bop, third stream,world music
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, educator, spokesman, author
Instruments	Tenor saxophone,flute, oboe,bassoon, bamboo flute, shehnai,shofar, arghul, koto,piano, vocals.
Years active	1955–2013
Labels	Savoy, Prestige,Verve, Riverside,Impulse, Atlantic,CTI, YAL Records
Associated acts	Cannonball Adderley

Ska Thursdays: Jackie Opel

Dalton Sinclair Bishop (Born 1938 Chapman Lane,

Bridgetown , Barbados - Died 1970 Barbados)

Ska, R&B, Soul, Gospel and Calypso Singer, Jackie Opel, invented Spouge Music (a fusion of Ska, Calypso and R&B music). He released many singles during the 1960's after being discovered by Byron Lee (of the Dragonaires), but his career was cut short when he died in a car crash in 1970 at aged 32 years old. Please take a listen here and Happy Ska Thursday: The mill man and Cry me a river

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Opel

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/386488-Jackie-Opel

Source 3: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spouge

Background information
Name: Dalton Sinclair Bishop  Born: 1938 Died: Mar 09, 1970 Origin: Bridgetown, Barbados Label: King, Island, Studio One