Tribute Mondays: Hank Crawford

Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (Dec. 21, 1934 – Jan. 29, 2009)

R&B, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Arranger and Songwriter, Hank Crawford, had a solo career that included much loved Albums. He studied music theory and composition at Tennessee State University in the 1950's and went on to lead his own Quartet before working as a Musical Director for Ray Charles from 1959 to 1963. He continued on working with Etta James, Lou Rawls and others and also continued solo work. He died in 2009; thanks for your contribution Mr. Crawford you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Monday: Four five six, Misty and I've just seen a face

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

Background information
Birth name	Bennie Ross Crawford, Jr
Born	December 21, 1934 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	January 29, 2009(aged 74) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	R&B, Hard bop,Jazz-funk, Soul jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, Songwriter
Instruments	Alto/Baritone Saxophone, Piano
Years active	1958–2009
Labels	Milestone, Atlantic
Associated acts	Jimmy McGriff,Richie Cole

Ed Townsend

Edward Benjamin 'Ed' Townsend (April 16, 1929 – August 13, 2003)

Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Attorney, Ed Townsend, is most remembered for his classic composition "For your love", and is regarded for his Songwriting and Production. He Co-wrote Marvin Gaye's "Let's get it on" and worked with Theola Kilgore, Jimmy Holiday and others. His son David Townsend was a member of the Band, Surface. He died in 2003; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: When I get too old to dream and For your love

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

Background information
Name: Edward Benjamin 'Ed' Townsend  Born:April 16, 1929	Died: August 13, 2003)

Jazz Greats: Andrew Cyrille

Andrew Charles Cyrille (born November 10, 1939)

Avant-garde Jazz Drummer, Andrew Cyrille, began his professional career at aged 18 in 1957 and went on to work as a Sideman in the studio and on tour with numerous Artist. He was also a Bandleader; he continues to perform in the Group, Trio 3; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: What about? (full Album)

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

Background information
Birth name	Andrew Charles Cyrille
Born	November 10, 1939(age 80)
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, avant-garde jazz, post-bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Cecil Taylor, David S. Ware, David Murray, Irène Schweizer, Marilyn Crispell, Carla Bley

Blues Singers: Alice Leslie Carter

Alice Leslie Carter (born in US)

Blues Singer, Alice Leslie Carter, was one of the early Classic Female Blues performers of the 1920's. She worked alongside most of the Blues Greats, but garnered less popularity. Her works were re-released in 1997. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: You'll think of me Blues (1921 with Jimmie Johnson's Jazz Boys)

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

Background information
Origin	United States
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1921

Dub Poetry / Reggae Thursdays: Yasus Afari

Yasus Afari (born John Sinclair , 1962 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica)

Jamaican Dub Poet, Yasus Afari, began scoring hits as a collaborator with his childhood friend, the late Garnett Silk. He worked as a Repair Technician at the Jamaica Telephone Company while pursuing his early career in the 1980's. He scored hits in the 1990's and remains active on tours. Please take a listen here and Happy Dub Poetry /Reggae Thursday:  I can see clearly now (with Garnett Silk) and Honor

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

Yasus Afari
Born	John Sinclair 1962 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica
Occupation	Writer, dub poet
Nationality	Jamaican
Genre	Dub poetry
Literary movement	Rastafari movement

Arthur Gibbs and his Gang

Arthur Gibbs and his Gang

Jazz outfit , Arthur Gibbs and his Gang, was active in the 1920`s and recorded and released many favourites of the roaring Twenties. The Band was led by Songwriter, Composer, Conductor and Pianist, Arthur Harrington Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs died in 1956. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Louisville Lou and The Charleston (1923)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3370337-Arthur-Gibbs-His-Gang

Background information
Name: Arthur Gibbs  Origin: US Label: Shellac Members: Arthur Gibbs, Leonard Davis and others

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Classical Two

The Classical Two

NB. Only pic I found
Contains 3 persons 

Hip Hop Duo, The Classical Two, released a noteworthy Record in 1987, but was shelved by their label without an Album. Information about their lives are not available; they remain active mostly on stage. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Rap's New Generation

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/21924-The-Classical-Two

Background information
Name: The Classical Two  Origin: US Label: Rooftop Records Members: K-Born and LA Bru.