Jazz Greats: Don Byas

Carlos Wesley " Don" Byas (October 21, 1912 – August 24, 1972)

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Don Byas, was a Bandleader and Sideman that worked mostly in Bebop and played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Blakey, and many others. He led his own Band at aged 20 years old and went on to score hits both as a Solo and featured Musician. He died in 1972; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Stormy Weather, Them there eyes, You Set Me on Fire (with Andy Kirk) , Salt peanuts (with Dizzy Gillespie and Trummy young), How high the moon and Laura

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/255563-Don-Byas

Background Information
Birth name	Carlos Wesley Byas
Born	October 21, 1912 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	August 24, 1972(aged 59) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genres	Bebop, swing
Instruments	Tenor saxophone

Weldon Irvine

Weldon Jonathan Irvine Jr. (October 27, 1943 – April 9, 2002)

Composer, Playwright, Poet, Pianist, Organist and Keyboardist, Weldon Irvine (also known as Master Wel), worked in many Genres (Funk-Jazz, Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel) and wrote over 500 songs during his tenure. He mentored Rappers Q-Tjp and Mos Def and was the Bandleader for Nina Simone, writing "To be young gifted and black." Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Love your brother and Time capsule

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

Source 2:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/20585-Weldon-Irvine

Background information
Name: Weldon Jonathan Irvine Jr.  Born: Oct. 27, 1943 Died: Apr. 09, 2002 Origin: Hampton, Virginia, US Label: RCA Records, Strata-East, Nodlew

Reggae Thursdays: Everton Blender

Everton Dennis Williams (born  Nov 21, 1954 in Clarendon, Jamaica)

Reggae Singer, Songwriter and Producer, Everton Blender, began his career in the 1970's using the name Babbaru. He worked on Sound Systems and released unsuccessful singles into the mid 1980's. After a break and working as a house Painter, he returned to the music industry with help from Garnett Silk and went on to score numerous hits. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Blend them, Ghetto People Song and Lift up your head

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

Background Information
Birth name	Everton Dennis Williams
Born	21 November 1954(age 63)
Origin	Clarendon,Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter,producer
Years active	late 1970s – Present
Labels	Heartbeat,Greensleeves, Star Trail, Malako,Rounder, Blend Dem, Explorer

Prairie View Co-eds

Prairie View Co-eds

All Female Band, Prairie View Co-eds, were formed in the 1940's. The band was made up of students of the Prairie View A&M University whom took the place of the Male affiliated band when the members were drafted into the army. Their are no videos on YouTube that features the Band. Have a lovely Wednesday.

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prairie_View_Co-eds

Background information
Name: The Prairie View Co-eds  Origin: US Members: Bert Estate Davis, Clora Bryant and others

Hip Hop Tuesdays: RBL Posse

RBL Posse

California Gangsta Group, RBL Posse, consisted of Black C, Mr. Cee and Hitman . Their first Hit that was released in 1992 was a self produced effort. Group member Mr. Cee was killed in 1996 and Hitman was then killed in 2003, which prompted the end of the outfit. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Bounce to this, Strictly this game and Don't give me no Bama

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

Source 2: https:// www.discogs.com/artist/184116-RBL-Posse

Background information
Also known as	Ruthless by Law
Origin	Hunters Point, San Francisco, California
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1991–2003
Labels	In a Minute Records, Big Beat,Atlantic
Associated acts	Totally Insane,Andre Nickatina,Mac Dre
Members	Members:  Black C (Christopher Matthews), Mr. Cee (Kyle Church){deceased} , Hitman (Ricky Herd){deceased}

Tribute Mondays: Sir Lancelot

Lancelot Victor Edward Pinard (March 24, 1902 – March 12, 2001)

Calypso Singer and Actor, Sir Lancelot, helped to popularize Calypso in North America and was a major influence on Harry Belafonte. He studied to become a Pharmacist and went to New York City to study Medicine, but switched to studying Music and Singing. He appeared in more than 15 films during the 1940's and 1950's and also recorded many songs, wrote a Film Score and sang commercials. He died in 2001; please take a listen here and have a good Monday: The British Grenadiers and Shame and scandal (Fort Collins)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Lancelot_(singer)

Background information
Birth name	Lancelot Victor Edward Pinard
Born	March 24, 1902 Cumuto, Trinidad and Tobago
Died	March 12, 2001(aged 98) Anaheim,California, U.S.
Genres	Calypso
Occupation(s)	Singer, actor
Years active	1940-1967