Tribute Mondays: Porter Grainger

Porter Grainger (October 22, 1891 − c. 1955; fl New York)

Pianist, Bandleader, Songwriter, Playwright and Music Publisher, Porter Grainger, Co-Published a book (How to play the Blues like the Phonograph and Stage Artists) in 1926 and accompanied various Artists during the 1920's. He led Bands and recorded a few sides and Co-authored some Jazz Standards (Tain't Nobody's Business if I Do and others). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Grainger, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Porter Grainger and Mamie Smith, Harlem Suzie Kue and One hour mama

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

Background information
Name: Porter Grainger  Born. Oct. 22,1891 Died: 1955 Origin: Bowling Green, Kentucky, US

Ethel Finnie

Ethel V. Finnie (January 7, 1898 – May 1, 1981)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Ethel Finnie, was the wife of Porter Grainger. She graduated from New Orleans University and worked as a School Teacher before venturing into music. She toured and worked on radio and later became an Hairdresser and owner of a Beauty Shop. She died in 1981; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday:  Heart Breakin' Joe

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

Background information
Birth name	Ethel V. Finnie
Born	January 7, 1898 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died	May 1, 1981(aged 83) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s
Labels	Edison, Ajax,Emerson
Associated acts	Porter Grainger

Jazz Greats: J. C. Higginbotham

Jay C. (Jack) Higginbotham (May 11, 1906 – May 26, 1973)

Jazz Trombonist, J. C. Higginbotham, was regarded for his swinging delivery. He played in Bands in the 1930's and the 1940's, and led Bands from the 1950's to the 1960's. He also recorded and released some of his own efforts in the 1930's. His Style of playing contributed to the acceptance of the Trombone as a melodic instrument in the Jazz Genre. He died in 1970; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Give me your telephone number and Higginbotham Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.C._Higginbotham

Background information
Born	May 11, 1906
Died	May 26, 1973(aged 67) New York
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Trombone
Labels	Prestige
Associated acts	Luis Russell, Benny Carter, Red Allen

Bessie Brown

Bessie Brown (1890–1955)

Classic female Blues, Jazz and Cabaret Singer, "The Original" Bessie Brown, recorded between 1925 and 1929 and released songs under different names (Sadie Green, Caroline Lee and Helen Richards). She began in Vaudeville and continued into Cabaret, touring and Recording. Her works were re-released in the 1990's. She died in 1955; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: What's the Matter Now?, Can't help lovin' that man (1928) and Song from a cotton field

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

Background information
Also known as	"The Original" Bessie Brown; Sadie Green, Caroline Lee, and possibly Helen Richards
Born	1890 Marysville, Ohio, U.S.
Died	1955 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres	Jazz, classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s and 30s
Labels	Pathé (1920s) Document (1990s compilation)

Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Rico Rodriguez

Emmanuel Rodriguez MBE (17 Oct. 1934 – 4 Sept. 2015)

Cuban born Jamaican Ska and Reggae Trombonist, Rico Rodriguez, was one of the first Ska Musicians. He worked with many Bands and other Artist during his career. He also released his own material from the late 1960's onwards. He died in 2015; please take a listen here and Happy Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Blow your horn (Album), Offshore Banking Business (The Members) and Man from Wareika (full Album)

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

Background information
Birth name	Emmanuel Rodriguez
Also known as	Reco, El Reco[1]
Born	17 October 1934 Havana, Cuba
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	4 September 2015(aged 80) London, England
Genres	Ska, reggae[2]
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trombone
Years active	1958–2015
Associated acts	The Specials, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Red Hot Peppers

Red Hot Peppers

Jazz Band, the Red Hot Peppers, was led by Jelly Roll Morton and was active between 1926 and 1930. They are regarded for their contribution of the precedence setting,  superb blend of composition and improvisation in the early years of the Jazz Genre. Some of their recordings have become Jazz standards. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Smoke House Blues, Black Bottom Stomp and Doctor Jazz

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

Background information
Name: Red Hot Peppers  Origin: Us Years active: 1926 - 1930 Members: Jelly Roll Morton,  George Mitchell,  Kid Ory ,  Omer Simeon, Johnny Dodds,  Johnny St. Cyr, Bud Scott,  John Lindsay,  Andrew Hilaire and Baby Dodds

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Hip Hop Tuesdays: DJ Lightning Lance

DJ Lightning Lance

DJ Lightning Lance was active in the 1970's and 1980's. He was the first to Scratch on a studio recording. He released one single in the 1980's that has become a Hip Hop Classic. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Live Convention 81(ft. Lil Sha Rock and The Hypnotizing 3) 1

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/251609-DJ-Lightning-Lance

Background information
Name: DJ Lightning Lance  Origin: New York, US Label: Disc-O-wax