Pat Patrick

Laurdine Kenneth "Pat" Patrick (November 23, 1929 – December 31, 1991)

Pat Patrick was a Jazz Musician (Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone and Fender Bass) that worked with Sun Ra for 40 years and also appeared an Albums by John Coltrane, Blue Mitchell, Thelonious Monk and others. He died in 1991; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Feeling Blue (Phil Upchurch) and Really Big! Full Album (Jimmy Heath Orchestra)

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

Background information
Birth name	Laurdine Kenneth Patrick
Born	November 23, 1929 East Moline, Illinois, U.S.
Died	December 31, 1991(aged 62)
Genres	Avant-garde jazz,free jazz,experimental,swing
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, bass guitar
Associated acts	Sun Ra, Mongo Santamaría,Thelonious Monk,John Coltrane,Duke Ellington,Quincy Jones,Babatunde Olatunji,NRBQ

Jamaica Folk/Mento Thursday: Miss Lou

Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley OM , OJ , MBE (7 September 1919 – 26 July 2006)

Jamaican Poet, Folklorist, Writer and Educator, Miss Lou, was instrumental in the introduction of Jamaican Patois across the World. She wrote books, recorded Jamaican Folk tunes and toured extensively to give performances. She taught at the University of the West Indies and worked on Radio Programs both in Jamaica and England. She also hosted the television program, Ring Ding, that lasted for 12 years. She died in 2006; please take a listen here and Happy Jamaica Folk/Mento Thursday: Rhythm Games ~ Coconut Tree, Linstead Market, Long time gal and Day dah light (Hilly and gully ride)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bennett-Coverley

Born	Louise Simone Bennett 7 September 1919 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	26 July 2006(aged 86) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting place	National Heroes Park (Kingston, Jamaica)
Occupation	Poet   folklorist   writer   educator
Language	Jamaican Patois   English
Nationality	Jamaican
Education	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Years active	1945–1999
Spouse	Eric Winston Coverley (m. 1954; d. 2002)
Children	1

The Top Notes

The Top Notes

Rhythm and Blues Vocal Group, The Top Notes, recorded and released the first version of "Twist and shout" (a later hit for The Isley Brothers and then The Beatles). They had a hitless career, with solo projects from members fairing better. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: The basic things, Hearts of stone and Twist and shout

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

Background information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan New York City
Genres	Rhythm and blues,doo-wop
Years active	1960–1963
Labels	Atlantic (1960–61) Festival (1962) ABC-Paramount(1963)
Past members	Derek Martin Howard Guyton George Torrence Jr. Roy Johnny Barbara Wells Dionne Warwick Rosco King

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Kam

Craig A. Miller (born October 24, 1970 in Los Angeles, California)

Political Emcee, Kam, is regarded for his conscious rhymes and vocal style. Since his tenure began in 1991, he has been featured on songs by numerous Rappers (Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Coolo, Erick Sermon, Method Man, KRS One, Public Enemy, Warren G and others). He is the cousin of Ice Cube. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Whoop whoop (with DJ Pooh), Every single weekend and Peace treaty

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam_(rapper)

Background Information
Birth name	Craig A. Miller
Born	October 24, 1970(age 47) Willowbrook, Los Angeles, California
Origin	Willowbrook, Los Angeles,California
Genres	Hip hop, Conscious hip hop,Political hip hop, West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, g-funk
Occupation(s)	Emcee
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Street Knowledge, East West America, Atlantic Records,JCOR/Interscope/ Universal Records
Associated acts	Ice Cube, DJ Pooh,MC Eiht, Goldie Loc,K9compton, Erick Sermon, Dresta, Yung Bruh, One_Over, Mo Money, MC Ren,Chilly Chill, Snoop Dogg, Tha Eastsidaz,Method Man, George Clinton, DJ Quik

Tribute Mondays: Johnny Jenkins

Johnny Edward Jenkins (March 5, 1939 – June 26, 2006)

Left-handed Blues Guitarist, Johnny Jenkins, was instrumental in the career of Otis Redding and was also a major influence on Jimmy Hendrix. Otis Redding got his break being a part of Jenkins' Band (The Pinetoppers) and using studio time left over by Johnny Jenkins who also played on his track "These arms of mine". Otis' popularity overshadowed Jenkin's career and he was sidelined at the label that they were both signed to. He made a comeback during the 1990's after a 26 year break. After releasing a few Albums, he died of a stroke in 2006. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jenkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday:

Spunky and I Walk on Gilded Splinters

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

Background Information
Born	March 5, 1939 Bibb County, Georgia, U.S.
Died	June 26, 2006(aged 67) Bibb County, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1962–1970 1996–2006

Walter Jackson

Walter Jackson (March 19, 1938 – June 20, 1983)

Soul Ballad Singer, Walter Jackson, was active from 1959 to 1983. He failed an audition at Motown records, but had success at the Okeh  Label during the 1960's after a stint at Columbia Records. He died of Cerebral Hemorrhage at aged 45 in 1983. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: It's an uphill climb to the bottom, Baby I love your way, Feelings and It's all over

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Jackson_(singer)

Background Information
Birth name	Walter Jackson
Born	March 19, 1938 Pensacola, Florida,United States
Died	June 20, 1983(aged 45) Chicago, Illinois
Genres	Soul, R&B, Chicago soul
Occupation(s)	singer
Years active	1959–1983
Labels	Columbia, OKeh,Cotillion,Brunswick, Chi Sound, Kelli-Arts