Jazz Greats: Bill Barron

William Barron, Jr. (March 27, 1927 – September 21, 1989)

Jazz Tenor and Soprano Saxophonist and Educator, Bill Barron, was active from 1959, working as a Sideman and Quartet Leader. He also taught at City College and was the Chairman of the Music Department at Wesleyan University. He died in 1989; please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: The Tenor Stylings of Bill Barron and Hot line

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/418348-Bill-Barron

Background information
Birth name	William Barron, Jr.
Born	March 27, 1927 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, US
Died	September 21, 1989 (aged 62) Middletown,Connecticut, US
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, educator
Instruments	Saxophone, clarinet
Associated acts	Ted Curson, Cecil Taylor, Kenny Barron

Ann Cook

Ann Cook (? – September 29, 1962)

Blues and Gospel Singer, Ann Cook, had a rough beginning, as a prostitute, before moving on to Blues and then Gospel Music. She was regarded for her much loved vocals. She died in 1962; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: He's the sweetest Black Man in Town and Mama Cookie Blues

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

Background information
Birth name	Ann Cook
Also known as	Bad Ann
Born	? St. Francisville, Louisiana
Died	September 29, 1962 New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	Classic female blues, gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals

Reggae / Dancehall Thursdays: Papa San

Tyrone Thompson , (born July 1, 1967)

Jamaican Reggae, Dancehall and Gospel Singer / Deejay, Papa San, won the Tastee Talent Contest in 1981 after performing on several Sound Systems during the 1970's. He was one of the major Artist of the late  1980's and early 1990's Dancehall music. He is now an ordained Minister that performs Gospel music. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays: DJ Business, The Sistem, Animal Party, Style & Fashion, Maddy Maddy Cry, I will survive and Who dem a program

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/43485-Papa-San

Background information
Birth name	Tyrone Thompson
Also known as	Papa San
Born	July 1, 1967(age 51) Kingston, Jamaica
Origin	Spanish Town, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall,gospel reggae
Years active	1978–present

Free Jazz Trio: The Revolutionary Ensemble

The Revolutionary Ensemble

Leroy Jenkins (1932–2007) 

Sirone (1940–2009) 

Jerome Cooper (1946–2015)

Free Jazz Trio, The Revolutionary Ensemble, had a successful 6 year period between 1971 and 1977 that yielded numerous respected pieces. They reunited in 2004, but the Groups new run was cut short by the deaths of all members; beginning  in 2007,with the last being in 2015. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Vietnam, Chinese Rock and The Peoples Republic

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

Source 2:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/932956-The-Revolutionary-Ensemble

Background information
Name: Revolutionary Ensemble origin: US Labels: ESP-Disk, A&M, Mutable Members: Leroy Jenkins (1932–2007) Sirone (1940–2009) Jerome Cooper (1946–2015)

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Busta Rhymes

Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972)

Rapper, Record Producer, Record Executive and Actor, Busta Rhymes, began his career in the Hip Hop Group, Leaders of the New School and went on to have a successful Solo run. He is regarded for his high speed Rapping and his rhyming technique. He is also the leader of the Flipmode Squad. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Iz they wildin with us ft. Mystikal, Woo Hah! Got you all in check and Put your hands where my eyes could see

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

Born	Trevor George Smith Jr. May 20, 1972(age 46)[1] East Flatbush,Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Rapper   songwriter   record producer   record executive   actor
Years active	1989–present
Children	4
Awards	List of awards and nominations
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop
Labels	Conglomerate   Epic (current)   Elektra   J   Aftermath   Interscope   Cash Money   Republic (former)
Associated acts	The Conglomerate Flipmode Squad   Leaders of the New School DJ Kay Slay   DJ Khaled   Missy Elliott   N.O.R.E.   Puff Daddy   A Tribe Called Quest