Jazz Greats: Mabel Mercer

Mabel Mercer (3 February 1900 – 20 April 1984) 

Mabel Mercer was a Jazz Great that influenced the phrasing of Frank Sinatra. She had a long successful career. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: It's delovely 

 

  

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

Background information
Name: Mabel Mercer Born: 3 Feb 1900 Died: 20 April 1984 Label Atlantic Records Years Active: 1928- ?

Joe Liggins

Joe Liggins (July 9, 1915 – July 26, 1987) 

Joe Liggins was the leader of the Honeydrippers. He was mostly active in the 1940's and 1950's, though he continued performing until his death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: I gotta right to cry, Pink Champagne and The Honeydrippers

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

Background information
Name: Joe Liggins Born: July 9, 1915  Died: July 26, 1987)  Labels: Speciality Records Associated Acts The Honeydrippers

Reggae Thursdays: Debra Keese and the Black Five

Debra Keese and the Black Five

Debra Keese and the Black Five recorded for Trojan Records and was a Lee "Scratch" Perry affiliated Group. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Traveling

Background information
Band Name: Debra Keese and the Black Five Label: Trojan Records Associated Acts: Lee "Scratch Perry"

Doo Wop Groups: The Cadets

The Cadets

Doo Wop Group, The Cadets, recorded in the 1950's as The Cadets andThe Jacks on different labels. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: I cry, Stranded in the jungle, Why don't you write me? (The Jacks) and Don't be angry

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cadets_(doo_wop)

Background Information
Origin: Los Angeles , United States                    Genres Rock and roll, doo wop                    Labels Modern Records

Origin: Los Angeles , United States

Genres: Rock and roll, doo wop
Labels: Modern Records

Hip Hop Tuesday: K- Solo

K-Solo (born Kevin Madison on April 17, 1968)

K-Solo was a member of The Hit Squad and has been active since 1987. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Spellbound

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-Solo

Background information

Birth: name Kevin Madison Born:  April 17, 1968 (age 46) Origin: The Bronx, New York, U.S. Genres: East Coast hip hop , Hip hop                         Occupations Rapper , Lyricist , Entrepreneur Instruments: Rap Vocals Years active: 1987–Present         Labels Atlantic Death Row Waste Management Records Inc        Associated acts Hit Squad, Canibus, Sun , EPMD , Das EFX , Keith Murray , Redman , Sam Sneed

Tribute Mondays: Sonny Terry

Saunders Terrell (24 October 1911 – 11 March1986 )

Harmonica Player, Sonny Terry, was a talented blind Musician that did wonders with the Harmonica. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Terry, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an excellent Monday: Whoopin'  the Blues, Old Jabo, Lost John and Fox Chase

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

Background information

Birth name: Saunders Terrell Born:            October 24, 1911 Origin:     North Carolina ,         United States Died: March 11, 1986 (aged 74)          Genres  Harmonica blues Piedmont blues [1] Country blues Blues revival Folk-blues East Coast blues Occupations:              musician Instruments: vocals, harmonica , jaw harp Years active: 1930s—1980s Labels:  Atlantic, ABC         Associated acts Brownie McGhee Sonny Terry and His Night Owls

Jimmy "T99" Nelson

Jimmy "T99" Nelson (April 7, 1919 – July 29, 2007)

Jump Blues and Rhythm and Blues Artist, Jimmy "T99" Nelson, was popular in the 1950's and had a resurgence in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a good Sunday: Meet me with your black dress on, Free and easy mind and T-99 Blues

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

Background information

Also known as                    Jimmy "T99" Nelson Born: April 7, 1919 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States Died: July 29, 2007 (aged 88) Houston, Texas , United States Genres: Jump blues , rhythm and blues , swing Occupations: Singer Instruments: Vocals Years active: 1948-2007         Labels Olliet Records RPM Records Kent Records Chess Records Music City Records Paradise Records All Boy Records Bullseye Blues & Jazz Nettie Marie Records