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Pioneers of rhythm and Blues vocal harmony, the highly influential Orioles with lead Singer Sonny Till were the first African-American vocal group to target a young African-American audience. The group debuted in 1948, and their second single, the ballad...

Pianist, composer and music educator Eddie Bonnemere's unusual career evolved from the church to the cocktail lounge and back again to the church. Bonnemere, who established a reputation in New York performing at various Harlem churches, ventured into...

Pianist Phil Lenk, apart from leading his own 16 piece big band, has appeared or recorded with Bob Hope, Al Martino, Roger Williams, Jimmy Rogers, Trini Lopez, Terry Gibbs, Vicki Carr, Anita O'Day, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and others too...

Pianist Ernie Warren was a regular fixture on the New York nightclub scene of the 1950's. He led the main orchestra at the Stork Club, the Savoy Plaza, the Little Club, Le Cupidon, the Hawaiian Room at the Lexington Hotel, and many others. He played a...

Philly soul chanteuse Terri Wells first came to prominence in the mid-1970s when Dexter Wansel hired her as a session singer for the legendary Philadelphia International Records label where she recorded and toured with Lou Rawls, M.F.S.B., Jean Carne and...

Philly soul chanteuse Terri Wells first came to prominence in the mid-1970 's when Dexter Wansel hired her as a session singer for the legendary Philadelphia International Records label where she recorded and toured with Lou Rawls, M.F.S.B., Jean Carne...

Philly soul chanteuse Shirley Scott was from the Gypsy Lane crew of vocalists from legendary French producer Jacques Morali's camp. Featured here is the original 12" single version of Shirley's funky take on the classic Motown groove "Build Me Up...

Philadelphia's Soul music legends Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes classic 1984 album "Talk It Up (Tell Everybody)" remains a soul/funk favorite. Besides the title track, featured here are the club hits "Don't Give Me Up," "What We Both Need (Is Love)"...

Philadelphia soul chanteuse Joanna Gardner was working a part-time job at a jeweler's shop when she met British music group, Loose Ends who were recording in Philadelphia with Nick Martinelli. Impressed by Joanna's voice, Nick procured Joanna a contract...

Philadelphia R&B chanteuse Terri Wells first came into prominence as a session singer for Philadelphia International Records in the mid-seventies. Terri soon toured and recorded as a featured vocalist with artists such as Lou Rawls, M.F.S.B., Leon Huff,...

Philadelphia native folk singer/songwriter Don Paulin was one of the more popular folk acts of the early 1960's and performed regularly in Southern California during the folk boom. Blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and an ear for the folk music of...

Philadelphia chanteuse Vera Brown first rose to prominence during the disco era of the late 1970's as lead singer of the hit making Ritchie Family. After the Ritchie Family decided to split, the group recorded as Vera Brown and the Rich Girls for one...