Rashid Bakr

Charles Downs on October 3, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois )

Free Jazz Drummer, Rashid Bakr, made his name on the 1970's Loft Jazz Scene. He also worked in Stage Productions and as a Sideman on Cecil Taylor Albums. He is a member of the Ensembles,  Muntu and Other Dimensions in Music. He Remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Muntu"s performance

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashid_Bakr_(musician)

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/323659-Rashid-Bakr

Background information
Birth name	Charles Downs
Born	October 3, 1943(age 75) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Free jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Other Dimensions In Music

Jazz Greats: Ginger Smock

Emma Smock (4 June 1920[1] –1995)

Violinist, Orchestra Leader and Television Personality, Ginger Smock, worked in a Trio, Quintet and Sextet and also recorded with Groups from the 1940's into the 1950's. Many of her previously unknown recordings have surfaced in recent years. She died in 1995; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Ginger's Boogie

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/551619-Ginger-Smock

Background information
Birth name	Emma Smock
Born	4 June 1920
Origin	Los Angeles,California, United States
Died	1995 (aged 74–75)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Violinist
Instruments	Violin
Associated acts	Vivien Garry

George Adams

George Rufus Adams (April 29, 1940 Covington , Georgia – November 14, 1992 New York City)

Jazz Multi-instrumentalist (Tenor Saxophone, Flute and Bass Clarinet) and Composer, George Adams, began his musical journey at aged 9 years old on the Piano before branching off to other instruments. He was a Sideman to numerous Musicians (Charles Mingus, Don Pullen, McCoy Tyner, Art Blakey and many others) . He also co-led a Quartet and released Albums as a Bandleader beginning in 1975. He died in 1992; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Send in the Clowns and City of Peace

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

Background information
Birth name	George Rufus Adams
Born	April 29, 1940 Covington, Georgia, United States
Died	November 14, 1992(aged 52) New York City, United States
Genres	Jazz, hard bop,post-bop, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet
Labels	Blue Note, Atlantic,Timeless, Soul Note, Palcoscenico,Horo
Associated acts	Charles Mingus,Don Pullen, Gil Evans, Roy Haynes,Dannie Richmond,Cameron Brown,John Scofield,McCoy Tyner,James Blood Ulmer, Phalanx

Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays: Terror Fabulous

Cecil Campbell (born 20 December 1974)

Influential Dancehall Deejay, Terror Fabulous, had a successful career that began in the early 1990's. He scored local and international hits before going quiet after releasing his last Album in 1996. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursday: Mr. Big Man, Number 2 and Action (with Nadine Sutherland)

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

Background information
Birth name	Cecil Campbell
Born	20 December 1974(age 43)
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Dancehall
Occupation(s)	Deejay
Years active	Early 1990s–present
Labels	VP East West Greensleeves

Calypso Thursdays: Lionel Belasco

Lionel Belasco (1881 – c. 24 June 1967)

Pianist, Composer and Bandleader, Lionel Belasco, is most remembered for his Calypso recordings. He led his own band in 1902 and began recording in 1914. He owned a Publishing company and composed regarded Folk and Waltz pieces. He died in 1967; please take a listen here and Happy Calypso Thursday: Venezuela, Juliana and Miranda (Waltz)

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

Background information
Name: Lionel Belasco  Born: 1881 Died: 24 June 1967  Origin: Maracaibo, Venezuela or Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago