Jazz Greats: Grachan Moncur III

Grachan Moncur III (born June 3, 1937)

Jazz Trombonist and Composer, Grachan Moncur lll is regarded for his sideman work alongside many Greats, his original Compositions and also his huge body of work as a Bandleader. He remains active as one of the major Free Jazz Trombonist. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday:  Thandiwa and New Africa  

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

Background Information
Born	June 3, 1937 (age 80) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trombone
Years active	1959-present

Joe Simon

Joe Simon (born Sept 2, 1943)

Soul and R&B Singer/Songwriter and Record Producer, Joe Simon, had a string of hits that included million sellers and R&B chart toppers. His 17 years run which begun in 1964 has placed him in the top rankings of the R&B genre. He retired in the late 1980's after a Gospel tenure and has since seen his work sampled by Hip Hop Artists. Please take a listen here and have an Enjoyable weekend: Get down, get down (get on the floor), Drowning in the sea of love and The Chokin' kind

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Simon_(musician)

Background Information
Birth name	Joe Simon
Born	September 2, 1943 (age 74) Simmesport, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, record producer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1959 – late 1990s
Labels	Hush Records, Vee-Jay Records,Sound Stage 7, Spring Records

Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Tommy McCook

Tommy McCook (3 March 1927 – 5 May 1998)

Cuban Born, Jamaican Saxophonist and Founding Member of The Skatalites, Tommy McCook, was integral in the Jamaican Jazz movement of the 1960's. He was also a much sort after session musician of Ska and Early Reggae Artists and recorded many influential pieces. He died in 1998; please take a listen here and Happy Ska/Reggae Thursday: Jamaica Bolero, Dynamite (Tommy McCook & The Supersonics), Last flight to Reggae City, The shadow of your smile, Green mango and Exodus

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

Background Information
Born	3 March 1927 Havana, Cuba
Origin	Jamaica
Died	5 May 1998 (aged 71)
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae
Instruments	Saxophone
Associated acts	The Skatalites Tommy McCook and the Supersonics

The Falling Stones

The Falling Stones

Funk/Soul and Rhythm and Blues Group, The Falling Stones, released a full length Album and a few singles, which a few sources list as coming out in an unknown year. This coupled with limited information about the Band, paints an unfinished picture of the Group. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Come back to your lover and Don't hang me high

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2119275-Falling-Stones

Background information
Name: The Falling Stones Label: Suriname Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Da Lench Mob

Da Lench Mob

Da Lench Mob was a Hip Hop Group that first consisted of Ice Cube as a member, but then became a stand alone outfit. Their lyrics included political content. The Group disbanded in 1995 after finding a replacement for Rapper, J-Dee, that got life in prison in 1993. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Freedom got an AK and Guerillas in the mist ft. Ice Cube

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

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Political rap, gangsta rap,west coast hip hop
Years active	1989–1995
Labels	Lench Mob, Atco, Priority
Associated acts	Ice Cube, Sir Jinx, Yo-Yo,Chilly Chill, Del the Funky Homosapien
Past members	J-Dee Maulkie Shorty T-Bone Ice Cube

Tribute Mondays: King Pleasure

Clarence Beeks (March 24, 1922 – March 21, 1981)

Jazz Vocalist and Vocalese (sings words to a famous instrumental solo) Pioneer, King Pleasure, was a famous performer that influenced Van Morrison and others. His songs are regarded as Jazz classics and his vocal stylings are still used for inspiration by some Artists. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Beeks, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Swan Blues, Parkers mood, Red top (with Betty Carter) and In the mood love Moody's mood for love) ft. Blossom Dearie

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

Background Information
Birth name	Clarence Beeks
Born	March 24, 1922 Oakdale, Tennessee, United States
Origin	New York City, New York, United States
Died	March 21, 1981(aged 58)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Vocalist

Cheryl Pepsii Riley

Cheryl Riley (born October 18, 1968)

R&B, Soul, Gospel Singer and Actress, Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, was a Nurse before starting her music career. She remains active mostly as an actress, but continues to record music. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday:  Every little thing about you, How can you hurt the one you love, Ain't no way and Thanks for my child

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

Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Born	Cheryl Riley October 18, 1968 (age 48) Brooklyn, New York City,New York, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter   Actress
Years active	1985–present
Spouse(s)	Mike Grace (m. 2003–09)(1 child)
Musical career
Genres	Gospel   Soul   R&B
Labels	Arista
Associated acts	Tamela Mann, D'atra Hicks, Chandra Currelley,Michel'le, Keith Sweat,Babyface, Johnny Gill,Tyler Perry