SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1941 THE PHOENIX INDEX, PHOENIX, ARIZONA PAGE SEVEN Broadway To Hollywood Patience, Hard Work NEWS OF THEATRES Called Success Secret MeetßuckaroosOf Quartermaster Regiment In Theatrical Business i Paul, Slim And Musical Princess j "Cabin In Sky" Eddie Trio Cited Pleases Coast As An Example Klieg Followers “Acts Must Stick Makes A Return Together,” Young Engagement At Men Tell Nell L. A, Theatre By NELL DODSON NEW YORK— Patience By LAWRENCE F. LaMAR and hard work have given show- LOS ANGELEo. Calit. —“Cabin in trio, tiom a new top notch comedy the Sky,” is just about the finest one destined to brighten the mar- piece of real theatre entertainment quees for a long time if present to come this way in a long time. success in any criteron, Paul. Slim It is a fine thing that it is r 11-sepia and Eddie came into the Apollo cast light opera piece. The writer FORT WARREN. Wyoming—(ANP) All the back row are Pvts. La Mar Norman, 2nd trom- closing stopped every week and neglected to view it when it first dolled up in duds donated by their regi- bone; Corp. Dun- fast, terrifically paced western Bert Benton. Ist trombone; Geo. show with a played her e a month but earlier, mental commander, Major Leonard R. Smith, ex- can, 2nd trumpet; Pvt. Ist trumpet; act. They'd just closed a five-week has since its return engagement at Jimmy Luckett, theatre tour with Bob Crosby’s the Biltmore theatre, had occasion -IPI top ccw hand, the Buckaroos are the smartest Corp. James Logan, 3rd trumpet; Pvt. Theodore band, form. and were in fine to view it on two occasions. purveyors of rhythm— sweet and hot—in Uncle Bibbs, drummer; Edwin Perkins, pianist; and Frank Slim, known off stage as Melvin The production is of the lighter have been Sam’s selectee army. Seated in the front row from Bess, bass viol. All are selectees of the 4th regi- Marvin, and Eddie West vein; a serio-comic endeavor, that years. They * left to right hand leader Sgt. R. Browne; Replacemnt Training JOHN MARRIOTT partners for nine have is infectious belly laugh provoking. Robert ment at the Quartei master been an inseparable twosome ever /t Latest of the Broadway Negro acting contingent to break into v The singing and dancing move- Pvt. Cleo Bell, 2nd tenor sax; Alyston Campbell, Center, Fort Francis E. Warren. Wyo.—(Photo by introduction by a mu- * since their ments surrounding the comic 3d alto sax; Cornelius Walker, 4th tenor sax. Perry ANP). talking pictures is John Marriott, who recently completed the role of tual friend at ] a m. in front of In for ‘ theme,, ar e indeed eye opening and “Cal” in Lillian Heilman’s success, The Little Foxes,” finished re- the Grey shop on Seventh Avenue par 1932. Black formerly Cute, little Cycnthia Scott Sissle, i excellent. cently as the Bette Davis starring vehicle. Marriott played the part in Paul was afar, a member of the famous Chocli- is the three-months old daughter Starting from the play gets portrays on Broadway, on road, finally ” crown prince spirits goad and he first then the and landed teers. originators of ‘‘Peckin. and j of the of sweet swing, off with the of New' York She evil battling fo the almost ready in the Cinema Capitol. Marriott was ten years with the splendid the "Hickey-Rickev.” also one of | City. already knows r Fort the difference ‘Little played Band between A-flat to of Joe.' Warren sould Draftees of Karamu House, the ranking comedy teams. When and exit Gilpin Players, Cleveland. Marriott is A.8., Wil- E-sharp when she cries, proud Wilson. It Paul split with the Chocliteers excellently by Dooley berforce. in Chemistry; M.A., Ohio State University, Chemistry and parents boast. (ANP). during the past winter, he tried un- easily takes on shape as the ‘spirit Ceramics; Alpha Phi Alpha; Captain and Machine-Gun Instructor, successfully to find a new partner. conscious,' “Lucifer. Jr.” played by Rex Ingram, the “Lords World War No. 1. One evening in the Braddock and most of Generul,” played by Todd Duncan, Acclaimed grill, the meeting-place for In Its Debut acts New York, he get dow;i to some clever machina- the theatrical in j By talking Slim and At tions, in an endeavor to keep the MORGAN O'CONNOR 1 giment of the Quartermaster Re- was to Eddie. Opera ’ I "Aida" their FORT WARREN. \ the time were also thinking of recovering “Little Joe - in re- Wyo.—(A NPi placement Training center appear- Buckaroos Dress they ; —Dance music went I breaking a new man into their act, spective power. frontier with a |ed in boots, shirts and 10 gallon Chicagoans Eyeing regal lady vengeance when the 12 piece color- in fact had tried out two or Ethel Waters, the first hats to make their first appearance The When even j ed orchestra of the 4th training re- the Part three fellows, but hadn’t been able j of the stage, playing the wife of 1 j before public at the service club Rehearsals At is the moving to find anyone, to fit in. It was! the ficle ‘Joe.’ easily Slim’s idea to give Paul a chance, j deminent personality on the splen- They ‘Go to Town’ Song Both he and Eddie knew Black was | did oast stage. Her matchless 41 with singing style, shares Festival capable, having him honors with watched Poro Progresses last week. the Chocliteers for some years. her finely edged acting. At every FOOTLITE FLICKERS By W. LOUIS DAVIS At this date many of the na- the end of fifth week they was marvelous, tiy Nearly half of the “Buckaroos” I At the By MAUDE ROBERTS GEORGE department, she ALVIN MOSES lion’s favorite stars of the music Sammy Burke of the at, things, dancing! claim as their home town the title ’'CHICAGO. Ill—(SNS) Plans ¦ contacted even of all world have sent word that they Mills booking office and told him Katherine Dunham. with her NEW YORK—In reply to a query LEONARD HARPER has been of the greatest jazz number ever now been completed for hold-; CHICAGO—(ANP) Chicago’s Blues”. have j would be glad to contribute their they ready act, dancers, however, re- we failed to answer in our turning out high written—“The St. Louis mg the Second Annual American were to show the foremost artists and singers marvelous some class work |j bit. Among those appearing in hiring hall and a piano mained to be the teal “something” “Theatrical Question Box” last lor and Negro Song Festival at even a are giving full support to the ap- “ELKS RENDEZVOUS” cowboy costumes complete Soldier! ! the 1941 presentation are F.,oland their own pockets. in in the 'Sky,” that month, due to lack of space, we we're glad to see The Field, Sunday afternoon, August 2. player out of peal of Mrs. Mary Cardwell Daw- “Cabin dis- droves of fun lov- to the bucking bronzo on the selver Hayes, Canada Lee, widely known Burke act, but siiow, say to R. White, Greensboro', ing liked the told the son, tinguished this all-sepia east E. nordics from the main stem by their The Spiritual Song Concert of Broadwav actor. Ethyl B. Wise, president of the National As- N.C., that....“ ol the belt buckle were presented boys they needed more rehearsal. of Musicians, from the run of the mine show ex- The name pouring into Harlem again; for a regimental commander. Major 194 C to heights of musical \v idelv known coloratura soprano, I sociation Negro Inc. operated rose | so back to the grind they went. tant featuring Negro easts. These corporation who the fam- while, It looks if the boys in Smith, a cow achievement through the appear- and Natalie Henderson, twelve- as Leonard who was New Year's day' they opened in Each night this group, which dancers nth word in per- ous Lafayette Players back in the blue and we don’t sailors, rider with ance of such internationally year-old of are the mean hand and trick the fa- | child piano prodigy Binghamton. New York, and went major fection, perform days of Clarence Muse, Andrew in 101 that mous stars as Roland Hayes. Anne ¦ Cleveland. i I will form the unit of the They with natural were hell bent for heaven their world famous ranch lover as Slim describes' it. “just-so- great chorus, the pro- Bishop, let ja.l, was Tbe Elite crazy keep people Wiggins Brown, Louise Burge, the of na- national for eclat. This writer has never wit- desire to the best brought fame and fortune to the Many other celebrities so”, but it was good enough to get at the chnvention at Pitts- Amusement Corporation. ”... Three out of Southernaires,” Todd Duncan, tional fame, be I duction nessed so much hip shaking, done Harlem.... we for one, are Miller brothers. whose names will a job later at Dave’s night- burgh, can of the in and a 1000 Voice Chorus directed announced through the press 1 them be heard singing the | in artistic style by this group, since cleverest musicians the willing to help them keep the later. in It in Win- Aida, were ” TEDDY The five selectees from St. Louis by Prof J. Wesley Chi- club Chicago. was the music of this great opera, the Shimmy-Sha-Wabble dance country snared by moral misfits (you get me), cut Jones of Will also be on hand tn make the dy City that Cab Calloway saw WILSON, Theodore Bibbs, drummer; cago. with increasing beauty and per- was in “Cabin in the Benny Goodman's ex- of the area are: 1941 Festival truly a sUper-event of its zenith. in which most of us are Frank Bess, bass viol; James Logan them, and put the final stamp fection under the direction of is a Negro show, done in pianist, namely George James, consigned UNDERTAK- Sky,” until the and Geo. J. Duncan, trumpets; and approval on the routine. Maestro Frederick Vajda. class. means extra baritone saxist, Jim Hamilton, ER up and That class. backs his unpopular bag- Bell, tenor sax. Bell toured for From now on, Paul, Slim Very, very, very clarinet and Billy Coleman, trum- gage-wagon, well Clip Calloway fine entertain- I as as the swarm two years with Don Clifton’s or- Eddie will be one of Ca.b Herman Billingsley, opera chair- ment. pet: HAZEL SCOTT again of flesh pot seeks who one day, will on road. association, chestra. RATING THE RECORDS show favorites the man of the national triumphed over the air lanes, ap- cause blood to flow but people ‘•Act have to have enough has responsible the s guts been for ex- i pearing with columjtist (Daily out for a laugh God knows Grand Rapids. Mich., is the home to together won't get personnel and stick or thev cellent of those rehears- Sings News) Ed Sullivan over station nothing better for of trumpet soloist Jimmy Luckett. TEDDY AND BILLY start out dripping goo. but so ‘‘Constantly ing important Ballad Out is one's soul. . . and then far.” Slim said. and gave some yerv WABC two weeks ago Sunday WHY K?LEP THEM AWAY. who under the name of “Jimmy Beginning around six or seven the razzing stars with with “Sonny breaking in new routines doesn’t BRYANT, advice to the choral group before MARTE the lass about o even try too..they’ll come des- Lucky” was well-known in Club years ago, before the fickle public Boy" himself in the lead. You've for smoothness or coopera- r make leaving. Mme. Vajda. who an whom we raved last winter (has pite all the propagan- Seville circles. The same town claims had become swing conscious and got to hear this at least once. tion . Eddie and I stayed together is Against Jim Crow Negrophobe more curves than Bob Feller can da extant Reports of LOUIS Bert Benton, trombonist. He was prior to the advent of that great as a duo nine years because ws artist in her own right and known for NEW YORK CITY—(S N S)— throw), arises from the ashes of COLE, a staff arranger with Al Sherman’s menace, the jitterbug, Teddy Wil- Othe r side is GIMME SOME didn’t let personal differences in- as Silita Haley, lyric soprano, then doing a fairly good turn out JIM CROW, a ballad that sings out the DUKE EI-LINGTON. flop on Harlemites band. son Billy Holiday by SKIN. MY professional rela- California way, makes and aided the FRIEND, a bit of Har- terfere with our introduced the writer who was against against the West Coast (“Jump for Joy”) with available, waxed a put these same tionship.” discrimination of the 1925-28 vintage recall how Two of the four sax men came best musicians lemese across by given a prolonged ovation bv the Negro people, is featured in a new a prospective bid from the folk number of grand platters that rhvthm-mad gals Here’s a song Time and patience are the two I he got his first start (as did hun- from Los Angeles and are Corne- musicians which received grateful collection of eight Almanac songs, who expect to run.. NEW YORK'S dreds) unde the management of have since collector’s items. by a great singer please lov- vital factors, the bov s believe. Even r lius Walker and Alystan Campbell. become that’ll published this week by the New NEW ÜBANGI CLUB, probably on (Jethro) Originally available on the 75 ers of torch melodies such “My the enthusiastic applause the act thanks and a short talk upon her ! the late lamented.. JEFF The latter was selected for service as Theatre League, national center account of her “peaches and | BLOUNT, operator cent Brunswick label, eight sides Main," “My Bill,’ and others of i,v receiving now hasn’t satisfied impressions of their excellent work of the colorful out of Eddie Evans’ New York band progressive drama, at 110 West cream” complexion; to be used in ! special them; they want a fool-proof act for ....LENOX AVENUE CLUB next while ontour in L. A. have been re-issue in ai that class. It’s JIM and the canary and the great significance of this 47th Street, New York City. 'a number of “Old Mexico” gosh is sultry voice that won't let down for a minute, ; door or some 40 feet, from the Columbia album. the Dinah Shore step forward in the splendid his The collection, for fellas, one has to look at this The leader of the band, Staff The side and the only way to achieve that which sells but j COTTON CLUB (Owney Madden The tunes are MISS BROWN TO | other of this Bluebird is ten cents, is TALKING UN- lady’s shapeliness, and how Sgt. Robert R. Brown, Wilberforce, end constantly to build, rehearse, torv 0f the National Association titled wonder ; use run Harlem, not down- YOU I ON THE a very satisfactory record version is EARTH, to it in 0., administration at and WISHED frankly. ION, and may be ordered directly ANY SHOW ON could be town. days): here to sang; studied social MOON; A MOON- of I’M THROUGH WITH LOVE. criticize of Negro Musicians. in those Ohio State and received a bachelor WHAT LITTLE ! from the New Theatre League. tapped a flop honest injun!! | Miss Welch, who starred in English LIGHT COULD DO and IF YOU j of science in music from Wilber- ! movie productions with PAUT, WERE MINE; I MUST HAVE force university. He is a saxophon- j ROBESON, Edith and Lena Wilson THAT MAN and MY- ist doubling on clarinet. FOOLIN’ (sisters); SELF; EASY LIVING and WHEN j GEORGE DEWEY Featured trombonist of the band Native Son' Sees Preview WASHINGTON, and many others YOU’RE SMILING. In addition to | Negro Musician Paul Robeson To is La Mer Norman, Cary, Ind., who —the mighty dancing trio “TIP. and Teddy, such musicians ; was with emperor Green's band Billy as TAP AND TOE" earned their first Goodman. Ben Webster, and was studying physical educa- Benny at the Lenox tion and Buster Baily, Cozy Cole. Roy Eld- SSO club, and we could history at ‘Bama State go on calling big names in show Teacher's college when ridge. ester Yough John Kirby, Is New Magazine i he volunteer- business who got their break here ed for selective service. When he uck Clayton and several others are Hampton jazz Sing pages leaves goes At until more than three of for the classics he heard. CHICAGO (ANP)—“The Negro copy paper would be consumed:... back to the euphonium with which Musicians," I have long had a weakness for a magazine devoted It0 pez-of yez. that lil ole Lenox he was soloist with the 50 piece INSTITUTE, feature attractions of recent years. oh Teddy’s light and brilliant key- the interest or musicians every- HAMPTON Va.— ( was its Roosevelt High band during two ( SNS)—Paul Robeson, of Ame- ! Paul Robeson, who recently in- club a killer-diller with board rambling as well as Billie's where, one weekly successive annual performances at made its appearance here rica’s great singers, open the summer outdoor ¦ Monday morning breakfast unique singing gifts, so naturally will j augurated of the Chicago World’s Fair. this week. sponsor? Hampton by appearing at the 1 to everyone who asked a favor anything have in s->y about this The magazine’s Institute’s Musical Art season Newark Pianist and arranger is Edwin I appears Symphony Orches- ; him Jeff’s name will live so anthology may be considered declared that the publication would Series next fall when he in stadium with a Perkins of Indianapolis. Ogden on October 4. tra conducted by Dr. Frank Black, long as the music, In that chse, bes" strive for 01 Hall accord- soul of and the The 4th regiment “Buckaroos” prejudiced. ‘‘the general uplift Don A has sky-rocketed many songs to do is hear it. voorself. And all phases of activity ana ing to an announcement by voice of laughter reigns in have adopted for their theme song thing to musical Davis, Musical everlasting fame. Just at his the opinion 1 chairman of the the current “Ride Tenderfoot It’s my definite thal if you in the allied arts.’ synony- ; hearts of New Yorkers, regaidless Art Committee of Hampton In- “Old Man River” became Ride" from a late Dick Powell pic- care onP little bit for the righteous Among those associated with stitute. mous with the name of Robeson, i of race, color or creed. ture. stuff, you'll thank this column for j that next “Ballard for Americans” is another publisher Herman Billingsly, an Mr. Davis announced telling you to grab this collection. ' Hampton musical masterpiece that Robeson active officer in National Ne- year’s musical program at SOLTD the will five of the introduced to the nation. SINGLES gro Musicians association, is Grace include greatest One of the oddest and weirdest i W. Thompkins, coach, accompanist, platters Duke Ellington has ever Nation’s Stars To Appear cut....and you know he's waxed a public school teacher, author and mess of them. .is Bakiff on Victor. critic; Constance Jane Hinton Goes On speech specialist, Cab’s Written by Juan Tizol. the “C>ra- drama recitalist Quizzical On War Dept. Van” author, it is exotic and fea- and authority on charm, poise and Broadcast tures snatches of the Tizol valve personality; Walter E. Gossette trombone; Ray Nance has a long nationally known organist; Blanche stint on violin and blows some un- Smith Walton, teacher, conductor, Road After Second Week WASHINGTON. D. C.—(ANP) Outstanding stage and worldly music. This is a tune James A. Mundy, famed conduct- By HAROLD JOVIEN p. m. E. D. S. T. screen stars will appear on a that’ll chill vou these hot days. ! or and Elmur A. Simpson, president j nation-wide NBC radi Q broadcast CHICAGO—(ANP I—Cab Callo- Originally a local presentation is GALLOP, ! of the R, Nathaniel Dett Club. The to be sponsored by the war department. August 5. Coupled GIDDYBUG way’s “Quizzicale.” the Mutual net- of Mutual’s New York affiliate, Noble Sissle Ellingtonja and very complex magazine will issue every two dean fast j work’s new musical show which the series was switched to a coast- of Negro,orchestra leaders, will act as master of ceremonies, with the bovs bubbliner over with i weeks. has zoomed into popularity in two to-coast network when tremendous and speeches are to be made by Under-Secretary of War Pat- terrific stuff Woody Herman weeks on the air. took to the road audience response and Unanimous PATTERSON Canada Lee (right) famous star of Broadway’s “Na- terson and William Hastie. civilian to secretary takes two from the hit parade. AT WHITE HOUSE with the July 27 broadcast. First applause from critics corroborated smash success, aide the of war. LOVELINESS AND LOVE and WASHINGTON—(A N P)—Dr. stop scheduled was Huntington, Calloway's usual broadcast sign tive Son,” is shown here as he attended a preview of the new Republic There will be a pick-up at Chanute field, army air corps D. Patterson, president of ’’ DON’T CRY CHERTE. for a Deccn F. Tus- West Virginia. On August 3. the off—“lt’s a nacheral!” film, “Rags to Riches, Republic’s new home-office projection room headquarters in Illinois to show the type of activity in which Both are smooth, sweet stuff kegee Institute, was a White broadcast will be made from Macon, ride. in New York City. Seated on the left is Ted Yates, editor-in-chief of Negroes are engaged in the army. Eddie Green, Canada Lee. with the best performance on House caller Wednesday afternoon. Georgia; on August 10. from Raleigh. On the road, Calloway will “Cherie." Dr. (Patterson conferred with Mrs. North Carolina. broadcast either from oversized TYP News Syndicate. M. Lee is an ardent supporter of Daisy Lee Bill Robinson, and prominent soloists will also take part. Ah, those Andrew Sister.-.¦ This i Roosevelt, giving a picture of (lie- On August 17 and 24 Cab will studios or from theaters, so that Motliershed, prominently cast in the film. The NBC Symphony orchestra will be conducted by Dean progress of 99th Pursuit do h»r. in York, and ‘ time no Decro they’ve