Courtney Pine

Courtney Pine CBE (born 18 March 1964 in London)

Multi- instrumentalist (Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Keyboardist and Flute Player), Courtney Pine, had a critical acclaimed entry into the industry with his 1986 Album, "Journey to the urge within". He continues to perform and release regular Albums. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday:  Children of the ghetto

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

Background information
Born	18 March 1964 (age 52)
Origin	London, England
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Saxophone, Clarinet, bass Clarinet, Flute, keyboard
Years active	1986–present

Jazz Greats: Junior Cook

Herman " Junior " Cook (July 22, 1934 – February 3, 1992)

Hard Bop Tenor Saxophonist and Teacher, Junior Cook's career involved stints with the Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver and Blue Mitchell Bands. He also worked as Sideman to many and taught at the Berklee School of Music. He died in 1992; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Sweet lotus  lips, and Fiesta espanol

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

Background information
Birth name	Herman Cook
Also known as	Junior Cook
Born	July 22, 1934
Origin	Pensacola, Florida, United States
Died	February 3, 1992 (aged 57) New York City, United States
Genres	Jazz, hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone
Associated acts	Dizzy Gillespie, Blue Mitchell,Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard

Juju Musicians: Ebenezer Obey

Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi.  (born 3 April 1942 Idogo , Nigeria)

The "Chief Commander", Ebenezer Obey, is a Nigerian Juju Musician that has been performing in Bands since the 1950's and  scored numerous hits in his home country. He now releases Gospel music; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: The horse, the son and the man, Ota mi Dehin Lehin mi, Gbebe mi  and Aimasiko

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

Background Information
Birth name	Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi
Also known as	Chief Commander
Born	3 April 1942 (age 74) Idogo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Origin	Lagos, Nigeria
Genres	Jùjú music
Years active	1950s-present

Reggae Thursdays: Pad Anthony

Hartley Anthony Wallace

Pad Anthony's body of work included collaborations with top Producers and performers of the 1980's Reggae/Dancehall scene. Although he was a mainstay of the period, there is limited information available about his career and his current status. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: In deh, Crazy love , No vacancy (with Sugar Minott), Champion Bubbler, Charge dem, Cry for me, Come again and Suddenly

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/395191-Pad-Anthony

Background information
	Name: Hartley Anthony Wallace Origin: Jamaica Label: Sun Set, Jammy's Records, Digital B, Greensleeves Records

The Fairfield Four

The Fairfield Four

Image Source : https://www.discogs.com/release/22414639-The-Fairfield-Four-The-Best-Of-The-Fairfield-Four-1946-1953

Gospel Group, The Fairfield Four, as been active for over 90 years, but received their bulk of accolades during the late 1990's and early 2000's. They have become favorite collaborators for new artist revisiting old hymns. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Just a little talk with Jesus, Jesus met the woman at the well,  Noah, Every knee have got to bow and Lonesome valley

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

Background Information
Origin	Nashville, Tennessee
Genres	A cappella, gospel
Years active	1921–present
Website	thefairfieldfour.com
Members	Reverend Sam McCrary James Hill (baritone) Isaac Freeman (bass) Willie Richardson Robert Hamlett Ed Hall Joe Thompson Edward Thomas (tenor) Willie Frank Lewis (utility)
Past members	Harold Carrethers (baritone) Rufus Carrethers (bass) John Battle (lead) Lattimer Green (second lead) Wilson Waters Joseph Rice Walter Settles Sr. Roscoe Shelton[1] Bobby Hebb[1]

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Too Short

Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966)

Rapper, Actor and Producer, Too Short started his career back in 1985 crafting beats for others and himself. He had success in the early 1990's and also had a comeback in the 2000's. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Born to mack, Don't stop rappin' and The ghetto

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

Background information
Birth name	Todd Anthony Shaw
Born	April 28, 1966 (age 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1][2]
Origin	East Oakland, Oakland, California, U.S.[1][2]
Genres	Hip hop   west coast hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper   actor   record producer
Years active	1985–present
Labels	Jive   Up All Nite
Associated acts	Wiz Khalifa   E-40   2Pac   Ant Banks   Rappin' 4-Tay   Lil Jon   Spice 1   Snoop Dogg   Pimp C   UGK   Mistah F.A.B.   Sons of Funk   Mac Dre   8Ball & MJG   50 Cent   The Notorious B.I.G.   T.I.   Jay-Z   G-Eazy   Dirt Nasty

Tribute Mondays: King Karl

Bernard Jolivette (Born Dec. 22, 1931 - Dec. 07, 2005)

Swamp Pop Pioneer, Guitarist and R&B Singer/Songwriter, King Karl, was a member of the Musical Kings and also had a lukewarm solo outing. He was a victim of the shady 1950's music industry and eventually left the industry due to illness. He had a small resurgence several years prior to his death in 2005, that gave music fans a taste of what they missed in the past. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jolivette, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Life problem, This should go on forever (Guitar Gable and the Musical Kings ft. King Karl), Guitar Rhumbo (Guitar Gable and the Musical Kings ft. King Karl),  Hard times at my door (Chuck Brown), I'm just a lonely man (King Carl) and Irene (Guitar Gable and the Musical Kings ft. King Karl)

Source: www.bluesartstudio.at/NeueSeiten/King+KarlRemembering%20.html

Background information
Birth Name: Benard Jolivette  Born: Dec. 22, 1931 Died: Dec. 07, 2005 Origin: Grand Coteau, Louisiana, , US Label: Excello