Tribute Mondays: Inell Young

Inell Young

Inell Young was the protégé of New Orleans' Eddie Bo. She worked on a few well regarded pieces in the late 1960's and continued into the 1970's. She died in 1996; thanks for your contribution Miss Young, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: The next ball game, What  do you see in her and Part of the game

Source 1: http://www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/Y/inell_young/index.php

Source 2 : https://www.discogs.com/artist/136021-Inell-Young

Background information
Name: Inell Young  Born:? Died: 1996 Origin: US Years active: late 1960's - 1970's Label: Big 9, Busy B, Libra

Soul Singers: Della Humphrey

Della Humphrey ( Born in 1953, Miami, US)

Miami Soul Songstress, Della Humphrey, had an high point in her career at an young age around 1968 and continued into the early 1970's, where she faded into obscurity. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Dreamland, Your love is all I need and Don't make the good girls go bad

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/393051-Della-Humphrey

Background information
Name: Della Humphrey  Origin: Miami, Florida, US Label : Doctor Bird, Artic, Iron Side Disc

Jazz Greats: Porter Kilbert

Porter Kilbert (June 10, 1921 – October 23, 1960)

Jazz Alto and Tenor Saxophonist, Porter Kilbert, worked in numerous Bands (Coleman Hawkins Band, Red Saunders Band, Roy Eldridge Band and many others) and recorded with Fats Navarro, Milt Jackson, Max Roach and others from 1942 to 1952. He formed his own Band in 1952 and was a part of the "Battle of the Saxes"  both in 1955 and 1956 with Tom Archia at the C&C Lounge. He died in 1960; please take a listen here and have a lovely Saturday: The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode (Jimmy Woode 1957 full Album) and Swinging with a Mombo

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

Background information
Name: Porter Kilbert  Born: June 10, 1921 Died: Oct. 23,1960 Label: Ping Records

Jazz Greats: Harold Ashby

Harold Ashby (Mar. 21, 1925, Kansas City, Missouri – Jun. 13, 2003 New York City )

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Harold Ashby, worked with Duke Ellington's Band and also did session work on Willie Dixon's debut Album (Willie's Blues). He was a freelance musician for many years from 1975 onwards and also recorded with his own Bands. He died in 2003; please take a listen here and have an excellent Saturday: In a sentimental mood (1935 Duke Ellington's Famous Orchestra) and Chelsea Bridge (1960 Ben Webster)

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

Background information
Name: Harold Ashby  Born: Mar. 21, 1925 Died: Jun. 13, 2003 Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, US Labels: Timeless, Criss Cross Associated Acts: Ben Webster, Willie Dixon, Duke Ellington, Otis Rush

Tony Terry

Antonio "Tony" Terry (born March 12, 1964)

Soul/New Jack Swing Singer, Tony Terry, had is most successful run during the late 1980's and early 1990's. He began has a Background Vocalist for Sweet Sensation and the Boogie Boys and moved on to a successful solo career in 1987. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: She's Fly, Lovey Dovey, Forever yours, Everlasting love and With you

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

Background Information
Birth name	Antonio Terry
Also known as	Tony Terry
Born	March 12, 1964(age 55) Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B, new jack swing
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Epic, Virgin, Spectra Music Group
Associated acts	Sweet Sensation,Boogie Boys

Renn Woods

Renn Woods (born Ren Woods; January 1, 1958)

Vocalist, Songwriter, Film, Television and Stage Actress, Renn Woods, is most remembered for playing the roles of Fanta in the film, Roots, and Aquarius in Hair. She began her career at 10 years old in the Trio, Sunday's Child (formerly Three Little Souls). This Trio toured Internationally for many years and appeared on television with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Her adult years included acting in films and numerous television shows (The Jeffersons, Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, Beauty and the Beast and others) and recording a well received second Album that was released in 1982. She retired in 2019; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Aquarius, I don't wanna stop , I'm in love with you (1979) and Never in my life

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

Born	Ren Woods January 1, 1958 (age 61) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, vocalist, songwriter
Years active	1976–2019
Home town	Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays: Little Kirk

Kirk Davis

Dancehall /Reggae Singer, Little Kirk, released his first Single in 1986 and followed up with his first Album in 1987. He scored many hits with his cover versions of Pop hits and still remains active. He is the older brother of Beenie Man. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall/Reggae Thursday: Ghetto people broke, Screech across the border, Wanted to be, Diana (with Little Lenny), Don't wanna lose your love,  I'll be there and Man in the mirror (cover 1988)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/379184-Little-Kirk

Background information
Name: Kirk Davis  Origin: Jamaica Label: Ruddy's Music, RAS Records and VP Records