Tribute Mondays: Big Jim Wynn

James A. Wynn Jr. (June 21, 1908 – July 19, 1977)

Jump Blues Saxophonist, Pianist and Bandleader, Big Jim Wynn, was known for his performance style of dancing, stomping and playing the saxophone while laying on his back. He seemed to have had a hitless career, but made a living from touring and session work for major names (Etta James, T-Bone Walker and others). Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Wynn, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Blow Wynn blow, Put me down blues, Muffle Joe shuffle and Ee bob a liba

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

Background Information
Birth name	James A. Wynn Jr.
Born	June 21, 1908 El Paso, Texas, United States
Died	July 19, 1977 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Jazz, swing, jump blues,rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Years active	1930s–1977
Associated acts	T-Bone Walker Johnny Otis

Marie Adams

Ollie Marie Givens (Oct. 19, 1925 – Feb. 23, 1998)

Gospel and R&B Singer, Marie Adams, was a member of both the Three Tons of Joy and the Johnny Otis Orchestra. She scored a minute amount of hits in the US and the UK before retiring during the 1970's. She died in 1998; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Loop de loop, Get on up and do it baby, In memory, Ma!, he's making eyes at me (Three Tons of Joy and Johnny Otis), A fool in love, My search is over (Bill Harvey Band), Goody Goody ( The Three Tons of Joy), I'm gonna play the honky tonks (with Bill Harvey Band) and That's the way to get along

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

Background information
Birth name	Ollie Marie Givens
Also known as	Ollie Marie Adams "TV Mama"
Born	October 19, 1925 Linden, Texas, United States
Died	February 23, 1998 (aged 72) Houston, Texas, United States
Genres	R&B, gospel, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	c.1950–1980
Labels	Peacock, Capitol
Associated acts	Johnny Otis The Three Tons of Joy

Jazz Greats: Hank Jones

Henry "Hank" Jones Jr. (July 31, 1918 – May 16, 2010)

Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, Arranger and Composer, Hank Jones, worked on many important pieces with Charlie Parker and others and for a number of years was also the in house Pianist for both the Savoy Label and CBS Studios. He recorded over 60 solo Albums and his catalog also boast numerous sideman projects. He died in 2010; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday:  Lazy afternoon,  In A Sentimental Mood, The song is you (Charlie Parker), Take my hand, Precious Lord with Charlie Haden and Oh, what a beautiful morning

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

Background information
Born	July 31, 1918 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	May 16, 2010 (aged 91) Bronx, New York
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1944–2010
Labels	Verve, Savoy, Epic, Capitol,Argo, Impulse, Concord,Chesky, Sony
Associated acts	Ella Fitzgerald, Emily Remler,Charlie Haden, Nancy Wilson, Charlie Parker, Salena Jones, Roberta Gambarini

Dallas Bartley

Dallas Bartley (Born: Sept. 15, 1916, Cave Springs, US - Died: Nov. 22, 1979, Springfield, Missouri, US)

Dallas Bartley was active mostly in the 1940's working with many Artist and also leading his own Band. He is credited on hits allotted to Louis Jordan and others; he died in 1979. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable Weekend: You're the greatest, Saturday night fish fry, Early in the morning, The band that really comes on,  All Ruzzit Buzzit and Sandin' Joe

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/687506-Dallas-Bartley

Background information
Name: Dallas Bartley Born: Sept. 15, 1916 Died: Nov. 22, 1979 Origin: Cave Springs, US Genre: Jazz

Reggae Dancehall Thursdays: Papa Levi

Philip Levi

Papa Levi is an English born Reggae Artist of Jamaican parentage that scored dancehall hits both in Jamaica and England during the 1980's. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Inna mi yard, Big 'n' broad, Trouble in Africa, 84-tion, Riot in Birmingham, Bonnie and Clyde and Mi God mi King

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/168242-Papa-Levi

Background information
Birth name: Philip Levi Born: England, UK

Chairmen of the Board

Chairmen of the Board

Soul Music Group, Chairmen of the Board, scored hits during the 1970's under the tutelage of Holland/Dozier/Holland whom had left Motown Records to form their own Label. Their members had solo careers and General Johnson also wrote and produced for other acts. They remain active with new members. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday; Everything's Tuesday, Pay to the piper, (You've got me) dangling on a string, Patches, Finder's keepers, Elmo Jones, Working on a building of love and Give me a little more time

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

Background information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Soul
Years active	1967–Present
Labels	Invictus, Surfside Records, MoPhilly
Website	www.thechairmenoftheboard.com
Members	Ken Knox Thomas Hunter, Brandon Stevens
Past members	General Johnson (deceased) Eddie Custis Harrison Kennedy Danny Woods Darryl Johnson Richard Figueroa