Greyhound

Greyhound

British Reggae Band, Greyhound, were initially known as The Rudies. They went on to score hits under both names from 1970 to 1976 and then faded. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Black and White and Montego Bay (remake) (as Freddie Notes & The Rudies)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound_(band)

Background Information
Origin	Britain
Genres	Reggae, Pop
Years active	1960–1976
Labels	Trojan, Mercury, Transatlantic

Jazz Greats: Curtis Mosby

Curtis J. Mosby (July 7, 1888 in Kansas City, Missouri – June 25, 1957 in

San Francisco)

Jazz Drummer, Bandleader and Businessman, Curtis Mosby, toured during the 1910's and led his own Ensemble into the 1920's. He then opened a Record Store and a few Nightclubs and also appeared in movies with his band in 1929. After fighting Bankruptcy in the 1930's, he lost control of his clubs in 1947 when he was jailed for 2 years for tax evasion. He died in 1957. Please take a listen here and have a splendid Saturday: Whoop-Em up Blues and Blue Bowers blues

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

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/curtis-mosby-mn0002150587

Background information
Name: Curtis J. Moses Born: July 07,1888  Died: Jun 25, 1959 Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, US Genre: Jazz Label: Columbia Records

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Gospel and Soul Singer, Paul Johnson, was a member of the Group Paradise. He moved on in 1987 and released a couple of Albums, but only received good reviews. He has managed to gain radio hits, but has failed to have commercial success as a Solo Artist. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Every kinda people, When love comes calling and Half A world away

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

Background information
Name: Paul Johnson  Origin: UK Genre: Gospel, Soul Label: CBS Records

Reggae Thursdays: The Maytones

The Maytones (sometimes known as The Mighty Maytones )

Jamaican Vocal Duo, The Maytones, had a career that lasted from the late 1960's to the 1980's and included numerous releases that did not fear well due to their non-Rasta image that contrasted what major Labels wanted in the 1970's. They contributed a song to the Rockers movie soundtrack in 1979. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Loving Reggae, Madness, Brown girl in the ring, Preaching love and Money worries

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

Background information
Name: The Maytones  Origin: May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica  Years active: late 1960's - 1980 Label: Burning Sounds, Pioneer International  Members: Vernon Buckley, Gladstone Grant

The Decoding Society

The Decoding Society

The Decoding Society was led by Ronald Shannon Jackson. They released regarded Albums starting in 1980 and continued until the 1990's. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday:  Nightwhistler

https://www.discogs.com/artist/862460-Ronald-Shannon-Jackson-And-The-Decoding-Society

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Background information
Name The Decoding Society Origin US Genre Avant-Garde Jazz

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Unknown DJ

Andre Manuel

West Coast Hip Hop Electro Pioneer,, Disc Jockey and Producer, The Unknown DJ, got his start in the Wreckin Cru, before branching off to form his own Record Label. He fused Electro Funk and Hip Hop to create Techno Hop and went to produce Ice T's "6 in the mornin", as well as records by N.W.A., King Tee, Campton's Most Wanted and others. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Basstronic (1988), 808 Breaks, Break down (dance your pants off) and Let's Jam (1985)

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/76043-The-Unknown-DJ

Background Information
Birth name	Andre Manuel
Born	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Origin	Compton, California, United States
Genres	Electro Techno House Gangsta rap West Coast hip hop
Years active	1984–present
Labels	Techno Hop, Orpheus
Associated acts	Uncle Jamm's Army, Ice-T King T WC Facade Compton's Most Wanted MC Eiht

Tribute Mondays: Mal Waldron

Malcolm Earl " Mal " Waldron (August 16, 1925 – December 2, 2002)

Jazz Pianist, Composer and Arranger, Mal Waldron, led his own Band from1950 onwards and also worked in Bands led by John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy and others. He was a studio musician on dozens of Albums and Composed for others. His catalog includes 100 Albums as Bandleader and over 70 Albums by others. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Waldron, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Dream doll and Left alone

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

Background information
Birth name	Malcolm Earl Waldron
Born	August 16, 1925 New York City, New York, United States
Died	December 2, 2002 (aged 77) Brussels, Belgium
Genres	Avant-garde jazz Hard bop Modal jazz Post-bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, arranger
Instruments	Piano
Years active	Early 1950s–2002
Associated acts	Gene Ammons, Billie Holiday, Steve Lacy, Jeanne Lee, Jackie McLean, Charles Mingus