Jazz Greats: Leo Watson

Leo Watson (February 27, 1898 – May 2, 1950)

Jazz Singer, Drummer, Trombonist and Tipple Player, Leo Watson, worked in Big Bands, while adding his part to the development of the genre. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Gene Krupa, Leo Watson - DO YOU WANNA JUMP, CHILDREN

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

Background Information
Birth name	Leo Watson
Born	February 27, 1898
Origin	Kansas City, Missouri
Died	May 2, 1950
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	vocalist, trombone, tipple,drums
Associated acts	Gene Krupa, Artie Shaw

The Singers: Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995)

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Singer/Songwriter and Actress, Phyllis Hyman, had a career filled with ups and downs that ended when she committed suicide. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend:  Can't we fall in love again (with Michael Henderson), You know how to love me, and Living all alone

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

Background information
Birth name	Phyllis Linda Hyman
Born	July 6, 1949 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	June 30, 1995 (aged 45) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Soul pop jazz vocal jazz quiet storm funk disco dance adult contemporary
Occupation(s)	Singer-Songwriter, Actress
Years active	1971–1995
Labels	Buddah (1976–1978) Arista (1978–1984) Philadelphia Int'l (1985–1995)
Associated acts	Norman Harris, Teddy Pendergrass, Patti Labelle,Whitney Houston, Regina Belle

Calypso/Reggae Thursdays: Black Stalin

Leroy Calliste (born 24 September 1941)

Calypsonian, Black Stalin, won the Calypso Monarch Crown on numerous occasions and still continues to be active in the genre. Please take a listen here and Happy Calypso/Reggae Thursday: Caribbean man, Play one, Ism Schism, Wait Dorothy, Bun em, Black Man Feeling To Party and Mr. Panmaker

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

Background Information
Birth name	Leroy Calliste
Born	24 September 1941 (age 73) San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Genres	Calypso
Years active	1959–present

The Lost Generation

The Lost Generation

The Lost Generation was a Soul Group whose brief career spawned a few hits in the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Wait a minute, Someday, Talking the teenage language, Your mission (if you decide to accept it) part 1 and The sly, slick and wicked

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Generation_(band)

Background information
Band Name: The Lost Generation Genre: Soul Origins: Chicago, Illinois, US Members: Lowell Simon, Fred Simon, Jesse Dean, Larry Brown Lee Labels: Brunswick Years active: 1969 - 1974

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Chill Rob G

Chill Rob G (born Robert Frazier, May 15)

Chill Rob G is an Old School Rapper who was a member of the original Flavor Unit. He took a break from Rap at the height of his career, but returned in the latter part of the 1990's and continues to work. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Let the words flow, Bad dreams, Dope Rhymes, Court is now in session and The power

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

Background Information
Name Born Origin Genre Label Years Active	Robert Fraizer May 15 Jersey City, New Jersey Hi Hop Wild Patch Records 1980's-

Tribute Mondays: Tyrone Davis

Tyrone Davis (born Tyrone Fettson ;[ May 4, 1938 – February 9, 2005) 

Tyrone Davis was a R&B hit maker whose accomplishments spanned 40 years. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Davis, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Turn back the hand of time, Are you serious,, A woman needs to be loved,  You make me beautiful, Turning point and Can I change my mind

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrone_Davis

Background information
Birth name	Tyrone Fettson
Also known as	Tyrone the Wonder Boy
Born	May 4, 1938 Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	February 9, 2005 (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Blues, Soul, R&B, Chicago Soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1961-2004
Labels	Dakar, Columbia, Highrise, Ocean Front, Future, Ichiban, Malaco

Big Jay McNeely

Cecil James McNeely (born April 29, 1927, Watts, Los Angeles , California ),

Rhythm and Blues Saxophonist, Big Jay McNeely, is one of the Great Honkers. He was regarded for his futuristic stage performances in the 1950's. After quitting the industry to become a Postman he has returned to regular touring. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: The deacon's hop, There is something on your mind (ft. Little Sonny Warner) Barrel house Stomp (Johnny Otis)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Cecil James McNeely
Born	April 29, 1927 (age 87) Watts, Los Angeles, California,United States
Genres	Jump blues, West Coast blues,jazz blues, rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist
Instruments	Tenor saxophone
Years active	Late 1940s–present
Labels	Various