Jazz Greats: Bob Cranshaw

Melbourne Robert Cranshaw (Dec. 3, 1932 – Nov 2, 2016)

Jazz Bassist, Bob Cranshaw, worked with Sonny Rollins on Stage and in the Studio for over 5 decades. He used both the Double Bass and Electric Bass and was featured on numerous Recordings. He was the sole session Bassist on Sesame Street and was also the Bass Player for Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1980. His other works extended across Broadway musicals, performances on hundreds of television shows and films and also on film and television scores. He was an advocate for the rights of Jazz Musicians through his work for the Musicians Union in New York city. He died in 2016; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Scourn (The Young Lions) and Tearing us apart (The Young Lions)

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

Background information
Birth name	Melbourne Robert Cranshaw
Born	December 3, 1932 Chicago, Illinois, US
Origin	Evanston, Illinois, US
Died	November 2, 2016(aged 83) Manhattan, New York, US
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Double bass, electric bass
Associated acts	Sonny Rollins, many others

Crystal Waters

Crystal Waters (Born 1961 / 1962 Deptford, New Jersey, U.S.)

House and Dance Music Singer and Songwriter, Crystal Waters, is regarded as the Queen of House. She was the youngest person to be inducted into the Poetry Society of America at aged 14, but her poetry took a backseat, when she studied Business and Computer Science at Howard University. She worked as a Computer Technician at the Washington D. C. parole board in 1989. Her musical career began with work as a Songwriter and Backup Singer and then she branched out into recording, scoring many hits during the 1990's. She is the Grand Niece of Ethel Waters. She remains active ; please take a listen here and have a an enjoyable weekend: Gypsy Woman (she's homeless), Makin' happy, Surprise and 100% pure love

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

Born	1961/1962 (age 56–58) [1] Deptford, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer   songwriter   producer
Years active	1989–present
Known for	Queen of House
Musical career
Genres	House   dance
Instruments	vocals
Labels	Mercury/PolyGram Strictly Rhythm   Defected

Reggae Thursdays: Leroy Gibbons

Leroy Gibbons

Reggae Singer, Leroy Gibbons, scored hits in the mid-1980's with his brand of Lover's Rock singles. He remains active mostly in live performances. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursdays: Four season lover, Samfie girl, Cupid, Lover's question and This magic moment

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/451606-Leroy-Gibbons

Background information
Name: Leroy Gibbons  Years active: mid-1980's - present Label: Super Power, Jammy's Records, Echo Records, Arrow Records

The Sapphires (Soul Trio)

The Sapphires

Philadelphia Soul and Pop Ensemble, The Sapphires, began in the early 1960's and released music that was comparable to the sound of 1960's Motown. They worked with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and scored a few hits in the process. They broke up in 1966; Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Who do you love, Where is Johnny now and Gotta have your love

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1189630-The-Sapphires-3?anv=Saphires

Background information
Name: The Sapphires  Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Label: Swan Records, ABC - Paramount Members: Carol Jackson, George Garner, Joc Livingston

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Overweight Pooch

Tonya Davis

Female Rapper, Overweight Pooch, had a short run from 1990 to 1992 and was signed to A&M Records. Singer CeCe Peniston got her start as a featured vocalist on her hit Single and also on other songs from her debut Album (Female Preacher). Her career faded after lukewarm sales and A&M Records decided to drop her from the label. She has 3 children; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesdays: Ace is a spade, Queen of Rap, Hip House Party (1991) and I like it ft. Cece Peniston

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

Background information
Also known as	(Big) Pooch
Born	New York City, New York
Origin	Phoenix, Arizona, US
Genres	Hip-hop   dance
Years active	1990–1992
Labels	A&M
Associated acts	CeCe Peniston

Tribute Mondays: Eldridge Holmes

Eldridge Holmes (1942 – November 13, 1998)

New Orleans Singer, Eldridge Holmes, worked with Producer Allen Toussiant and released songs during the 1960's and 1970's without making an impact on  the R&B charts.  After leaving music in the 1970's his various jobs included an Asbestos Worker, a Mechanic, a Nursing Assistant and a Bus Driver. He died in 1998; thanks for your contribution Mr. Holmes, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a Splendid Monday: Lovely woman, Now that I've lost you, Cheatin' woman and Hump back

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

Background information
Name: Eldridge Holmes  Origin: Violet, Louisiana, US Born: 1942 Died: Nov. 13, 1998 Label: Alon, Jet Set, Sansu, Decca

Ralph Butler

Ralph Butler

R&B Singer and Songwriter, Ralph Butler, leads the Ralph Butler Band and is most remembered for his 1989 Album (Sincerely Yours). He remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: More than good friends,  I'll take you there and Floatingwith the tide

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/552669-Ralph-Butler

Background information
Name: Ralph Butler  Based in: St Louis MO, US Label:  : Solar