Najee

Jerome Najee Rasheed (born November 4, 1957,

New York City)

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and Flautist, Najee, began playing the Clarinet at aged 8 years old, but later moved on to the Saxophone. In his teen years he toured the world and worked with others during the 1970's, and continued on into the 1980's and 1990's with well received solo efforts. He remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Day by Day, Tokyo Blue, Gina, All I ever asked (with Freddie Jackson) and Najee's Theme

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

Background information
Birth name	Jerome Najee Rasheed
Born	November 4, 1957(age 62) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Smooth Jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone, Flute
Years active	1986-Present
Labels	EMI, Capitol, Blue Note, Verve Forecast, Heads Up, Telarc, E1,Concord Shanachie

Reggae Thursdays: AJ Brown

AJ Brown

Jamaican Singer, AJ Brown, started out at a young age and gained attention after winning a German Talent contest in 1980. His music includes the genres Reggae, Jazz, World Beat, R&B, Pop and Classical. He is currently the lead Singer of the Band, Third World. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Father and friend, Get up Chant, When you love and Love people

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/564911-A-J-Brown

Background information
Name: AJ Brown  Born: Montego Bay, Jamaica Labels: Sonic Sounds, Maestro Productions, GRCL

World Saxophone Quartet

World Saxophone Quartet

Jazz Ensemble, the World Saxophone Quartet, began in 1977 and is revered for their blending of Free Jazz, R&B, Funk and South African Jazz into one full sound. They have continued on with changing members and released their last effort in 2011. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Hymn for the Old Year and WSC (full Album)

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

Background information
Members	David Murray Hamiet Bluiett(Deceased) James Carter Kidd Jordan
Past members	Julius Hemphill(Deceased) Oliver Lake Arthur Blythe(Deceased) Eric Person John Purcell Bruce Williams Jaleel Shaw

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Mia X

Mia Young (born January 9, 1970)

Rapper, Songwriter and Actress, Mia X, has been active since 1984 and is regarded by many as "The Mother of Southern Gangsta Rap". She released the bulk of her work in the 1990's, which included solo efforts and appearances on songs by other Rappers. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Mr. Ice Cream Man (with Master P, Silkk The Shocker and Mo B Dick), Ghetto Sarah Lee (ft. The Conscious Daughters), The party don't stop (ft. Master P and Foxy Brown) and What'cha wanna do (ft. Charlie Wilson)

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

Background information
Birth name	Mia Young
Also known as	The Mother of Southern Rap. Mama Mia
Born	January 9, 1970(age 50) New Orleans,Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Author, Rapper, songwriter, musician, actress
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1984–1999, 2008–present
Labels	Mama Mia Muzik, XLP Distribution(current) No Limit, Priority,EMI (former)
Associated acts	Master P, Foxy Brown, Monica,Charlie Wilson ,Silkk the Shocker,Snoop Dogg, UGK,Fat Joe, Mystikal,Magic, Fiend,Donald XL Robertson, C-Murder

Tribute Mondays: Rosa Henderson

Rosa Henderson (November 24, 1896 – April 6, 1968)

Vaudeville Entertainer and Classic Blues Singer, Rosa Henderson, was active during the Harlem Renaissance era. She had a 9 year run that included over 100 Recordings under varying names and on various Labels. She worked on the Vaudeville scene and also performed on Broadway. She died of an heart attack  in 1968. Thanks for your contribution Miss Henderson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Do that thing (with Fletcher Henderson), I'm broke fooling with you and So long to you and the Blues (1923)

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

Background information
Birth name	Rosa Deschamps
Born	November 24, 1896 Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	April 6, 1968(aged 71) Roosevelt Island, New York
Genres	Classic female blues, jazz
Occupation(s)	Vocalist
Years active	1920s–1930s
Labels	Paramount, Victor,Columbia, Vocalion,Ajax, Pathe & Perfect, Brunswick,Silvertone,Emerson, Banner, Oriole, Regal, Domino, Edison, Marathon
Associated acts	Fletcher Henderson

Edmonia Henderson

Edmonia Henderson (c. 1898 or 1900 – February 17, 1947)

Blues Singer, Edmonia Henderson, worked throughout the 1920's in Vaudeville and recorded 14 songs in 2 years (1924 to 1926). She became an Evangelist in 1928 and continued on as a Reverend until her death in 1947. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Nobody else will do and Brownskin man

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

Background information
Birth name	Jennie Katherine Edmonia Henderson[1]or Edmonia Kath Landen[2]
Also known as	Catherine Henderson[3] The Melodious Blues Singer[4]
Born	c. 1898 or 1900 Jefferson County,Kentucky, United States (possible)
Died	February 17, 1947 (age about 47–49) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer (contralto),[5]evangelist
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s
Labels	Vocalion, Okeh,Paramount

Jazz Greats: Oliver Lake

Oliver Lake (born September 14, 1942)

Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer, Poet and Visual Artist, Oliver Lake, worked in the Multidisciplinary Arts collective, Black Artists Group, in the 1960's. And founded the World Saxophone Quartet in the 1970's. His works includes appearances on over 80 Albums as a Bandleader, Co-Leader and Side Musician. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a Splendid Saturday: NTU point from which creation begins (full Album)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Lake

Background information
Born	September 14, 1942 (age 77) Marianna, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone
Years active	1971–present
Labels	Freedom, Passin' Thru, Black Saint,Arista Novus,Gramavision, Intakt, Justin Time
Associated acts	World Saxophone Quartet Trio 3