Houston Person

Houston Person (born November 10, 1934)

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist and Record Producer, Houston Person, has recorded more than 75 Albums and has also worked with a long list of Artist (Etta Jones, Lena Horne, Lou Rawls, Horace Silver and others) in his over 50 years career. He remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: If

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Background information
Born	November 10, 1934(age 82) Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, soul jazz, swing
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, bandleader, producer
Instruments	Saxophone
Labels	Prestige, Westbound,Mercury, Savoy, Muse,HighNote, Telarc
Associated acts	Etta Jones

Ska/Rocksteady/Reggae Thursdays: Roy Shirley

Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley (18 July 1944 – July 2008)

Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Singer, Roy Shirley, was a member of the Uniques in the 1960's. He is regarded for his work in the introduction of the Rocksteady Genre. He had many hits and started institutions to help other Artists and underprivileged youths. He died in 2008; please take a listen here and Happy Ska/Rocksteady/Reggae Thursday: Hold Them 

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Background Information
Birth name	Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley
Also known as	King Roy Shirley, The High Priest
Born	18 July 1944
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	July 2008 (aged 63) Thamesmead, London, United Kingdom
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae
Years active	early 1960s – 2008
Labels	Amalgamated, Public, Weed Beat, Trojan
Associated acts	The Uniques

Doo-Wop Groups: The Five Wings

The Five Wings

The Five Wings were a 1950's Doo-Wop Group that consisted of members that became stars in future Groups and the Group also evolved into the Dubs. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Johnny's still singing and Rock-A-Locka

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/931594-The-Five-Wings

Background information
Name The Five Wings Origin: Harlem, New York, US Also known as: 5 Stars Genre: Doo-Wop Years active: mid 1950's-? Label: King Records, Savoy Records Members: Jackie Rue, Frank Edwards, Billy Carlisle, Melvin Flood, Tommy Grate, Kenny "Butch" Hamilton

Hip Hop Tuesday: Kokane

Jerry B. Long Jr. (born March 10, 1969)

West Coast Hip Hop Artist, Kokane, has been active since 1986 and his regarded for his distinctive vocal style. He has also had many guest spots on Albums by various Artist and wrote for NWA and Above The Law. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Nickel slick nigga

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

Background information
Birth name	Jerry B. Long Jr.
Also known as	Mr. Kane
Born	March 10, 1969 (age 48) The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Origin	Pomona, California, U.S.
Genres	West Coast hip hop   G-funk   hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper   singer-songwriter   producer
Instruments	Vocalist
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Ruthless/Epic (1989–1996) Bud E Boy Entertainment (2010–present)
Associated acts	Above the Law   Eazy-E   Snoop Dogg   N.W.A   DJ King Assassin   Brotha Lynch Hung   Cypress Hill

Tribute Mondays: Sylvester Weaver

Sylvester Weaver (Jul 25, 1896 or 1897 – Apr. 4, 1960)

Blues Guitar Player and Country Blues Pioneer, Sylvester Weaver, released successful records around the 1920's, but supplemented his income by working as a Porter, Packer, Apartment Janitor and Chauffeur. He recorded about 50 songs, but died almost forgotten after being excluded from the 1950's Country Blues Revival. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Weaver, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Om'ry blues ft. Sara Martin and Guitar Rag

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Sylvester_Weaver_(musician)

Background information
Born	July 25, 1897 Louisville, Kentucky,United States
Died	April 4, 1960(aged 62) Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Genres	Blues, country blues
Occupation(s)	Guitarist
Instruments	Slide guitar, guitjo
Associated acts	Sara Martin, Walter Beasley, Helen Humes

Ernie Andrews

Ernest Mitchell Andrews Jr.  (born December 25, 1927)

Jazz, Blues and Pop Singer, Ernie Andrews, began his solo hit run in the 1940's and worked in the Harry James Orchestra during the late 1950's. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Soothe me

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Ernie_Andrews

Background information
Birth name	Ernest Mitchell Andrews Jr.
Born	December 25, 1927(age 89) Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Blues, jazz, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Labels	GNP, Capitol, Dot, GNP Crescendo, Discovery,Muse, HighNote
Associated acts	Harry James