Jazz Greats: Fess Williams

Fess Williams (né Stanley R. Williams; 10 April 1894 — 17 December 1975) 

 

  Multi- Instrumentalist and Bandleader, Fess Williams, started playing Jazz professionally in 1919 and led many Bands until his retirement in the 1940's. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Friction

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fess_williams

Background information
Birth name	Stanley R. Williams
Also known as	Professor or "Fess"
Born	April 10, 1894 Danville, Kentucky, United States
Died	December 17, 1975 (aged 81) New York
Genres	Jazz Swing
Instruments	Clarinet, alto saxophone
Years active	1920s–1940s
Associated acts	Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra, Fess Williams and His Joy Boys

Great Singers: Billy Paul

Billy Paul (born Paul Williams; December 1, 1934) 

  Billy Paul is a talented vocalist that has been in the industry for more than 50 years; he is still active. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Lets make a baby and Me and Mrs. Jones

   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Paul 

Background information
Birth name	Paul Williams
Born	December 1, 1934 (age 78) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B
Occupations	Singer
Years active	1959–present
Labels	Philadelphia International Epic Records

Reggae Thursdays: Prince Jazzbo

Linval Roy Carter (Sept. 3, 1951, Clarendon - Sept. 11, 2013, Saint Catherine)

  Prince Jazzbo was a Toaster (Jamaican Deejay) that ran his own label and had hits during the 1970's. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Straight to I-Roys head and Crabwalking  

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Jazzbo

Background Information
Birth name	Linval Roy Carter
Born	3 September 1951 Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Died	11 September 2013 (aged 62) Homestead, St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Labels	Ujama

Blues Bands: Mississippi Sheiks

Mississippi Sheiks

  The Mississippi Sheiks were a Band that released some classic blues material in the 1930's; their influence is still being felt in music today. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: The World is going wrong , I've got blood in my eyes for you and Sitting on top of the World 

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mississippi_Sheiks

Background information
Name	Mississippi Sheiks
Origin	Bolton, Mississippi United States
Genres	Country Blues
Years active	1930's
Labels	Okey, Paramount, Bluebird Labels
Associated acts	Skip James
Past members	Bo Carter Lonnie Chatmon Sam Chatmon Charlie McCoy

Hip Hop Tuesdays: UTFO

UTFO (which stands for Untouchable Force Organization) 

   UTFO is a Classic Hip Hop Group that was involved in one of Hip Hop's first slate of back and fort answer records; they are still active today. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Hangin' out , Split personality , Beat and rhymes , Ya cold wanna be with me and Roxanne, Roxanne

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTFO 

Background Information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, USA
Genres	Hip-hop
Years active	1984–present
Labels	Select Records UTFO/Jive/RCA Records
Associated acts	Full Force The Real Roxanne Whodini
Members	Educated Rapper Kangol Kid Doctor Ice Mix Master Ice

Tribute Mondays: Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson (Born Mary Williams, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States,1900–1970)

  Classic Blues Singer, Mary Johnson. lived in poverty to the end of her life; she released many tracks between the 1920's and 1930's and was also once married to, and had kids with Lonnie Johnson. Thanks for your contribution Mrs. Johnson, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a fun Monday: Black men blues

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Johnson_(singer) 

Background Information
Birth name	Mary Williams[1]
Also known as	Signifying Mary[2]
Born	1900 Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States
Died	1970
Genres	Classic female blues[1]
Occupations	Singer, accordionist, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, accordion
Years active	1920s–1930s

Richard "Dimples" Fields

Richard "Dimples" Fields (March 21, 1942 - January 12, 2000)

  ^{Richard "Dimples" Fields had a lukewarm career during the 1980's, but he is remembered for some of his releases, Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: She's got papers on me and If it ain't one thing it's another}

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_%22Dimples%22_Fields

Background information
Birth name	Richard "Dimples" Fields
Born Died	March 21, 1942   US January 12, 2000 Novato, California, US
Genres	R&B, soul
Occupations	Singer, record producer
Years active	1970s–
Labels	DRK, BoardWalk Records RCA REcords, Columbia, Life
Associated acts	9.9, Pat Benatar, The Ohio Players