Music Page 54 The Cash Box , April 2 , 1955

“BLUES FOR SALE”—Billy Eckstine—EmArcy MG 26025 (10"LP) POPULAR IT AIN'T LIKE THAT NO MORE; BLUES FOR SALE; JELLY JELLY; LONG, LONG JOURNEY; LONESOME LOVER BLUES; ALL I SING IS; TELL ME PRETTY BABY; BLUE. Although today’s teen-agers consider Billy Eckstine a master at handling a “I LOVE YOU”—EDDIE FISHER—with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra ballad, few are familiar with his work as a blues singer. Back in ’39, Billy (12" —RCA Victor LPM-1097 LP) was a struggling newcomer. He got his first big job with Earl “Fatha” Hines’ SO IN LOVE; PRETTY BABY; MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE; I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT band. A few years later, Eckstine formed his own band. This is where this

LOVE; THE GIRL THAT I MARRY; I SURRENDER, DEAR; WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE; LP picks up his voice. It’s exciting interesting historical LET'S FALL IN LOVE; MY ROMANCE; LOVE SOMEBODY; LOVE SENDS A LITTLE GIFT OF ROSES; an and package of SOMEBODY LOVES ME. value to those interested in the Eckstine career. He sounds so different on the up-beat This is without a doubt, Eddie Fisher’s best LP to date and it oughta be a items, that you can’t even tell that it’s Billy. Great package for smashing success. Working with the Hugo Winterhalter orchestra on all the jazz enthusiasts, rhythm and blues fans and Eckstine followers. An LP with bands, Eddie dishes up a dozen great romantic standards most of which have wide appeal. the word love in the title. They’re beautiful recordings, some with an up-beat (1-12" and the others in the ballad category. The feature that really fascinates this HERE’S ART TATUM—Brunswick Records BL-54004 LP) reviewer is the fabulous four-color photo of Fisher on the cover. It’s an amaz- HONEYSUCKLE ROSE; MOONGLOW; I GOT RHYTHM; BEGIN THE BEGU1NE; TEA FOR TWO; STORMY WEATHER; GONE WITH THE WIND; ST. LOUIS BLUES; COCKTAILS FOR TWO; DEEP ing piece of top grade color photography. Back cover offers five candid shots PURPLE; AFTER YOU'VE GONE; ROSETTA. of Mr. Fisher. The album is as good as sold if anyone sees the front cover. The master displays his ample virtuosity at the keyboard with a dozen delec- Should be Fisher’s biggest selling LP to date. Fisher’s performances speak table sides. At times his spectacular technique makes it sound as though two for themselves. They’re tops. pianos were being played at the same time. He maintains a swinging beat and colorful tone effects plus tickling, rippling fill-ins. Supporting Tatum are “SOFT AND SWEET”—THE THREE SUNS with string Orchestra—RCA Tiny Grimes on the guitar and Slam Stewart on bass. Victor LPM—1041 (12" LP) THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE: A SINNER KISSED AN ANGEL: MOONLIGHT IN VERMONT; LIONEL HAMPTON “OH ROCK”—MGM Records E 285 (1-10"LP) THE RIVER SEINE; FLAMINGO; STARS FELL ON ALABAMA; THE TOUCH OF YOUR LIPS; VELVET GABBY'S GABBIN; GLADYSEE BOUNCE; GATES STEPS OUT; OH, LADY BE GOOD; KINGFISH; MOON; AUTUMN NOCTURNE; BLUE ORCHIDS; SKYLARK; IT'S DAWN AGAIN. OH, ROCK; SAMSON'S BOOGIE; COOL TRAIN. There is no doubt that the Three Suns are one of the best small instrumental More Hampton. Eight sides highlighting the vibe genius of the peppery groups in the country. Seldom can one find a guitar, organ and accordion swingster. The man really drives as indicated by the title, “Oh Rock.” More creating such beautiful music. Place their amazing sound against a lush back- fuel for Hampton fans. ground, and you have mood music at its best. This is what Victor offers on this LP. The boys also use excellent material, 12 great standards. “Sinner Kissed An Angel” and “Velvet Moon” would make a great single. Mood music “MEET ME WHERE THEY PLAY THE BLUES” — Period SPL 1106 thaf stands out from the run-of-the-mill string-stuff. Great four-color cover (1-10" LP) . photo of a gal in a negligee oughta attract a load of customers, too. “ORIGINAL DIXIELAND”—Period SPL 1110 (1-10" LP) One of the artists most closely associated to the blues and Dixieland, Jack Teagarden, is in sampling Favorites of DICK CONTINO—Mercury MG 25208 (10" LP) offered here a of both by Period Records. One album is devoted to each phase and a better exponent than the trombonist NIGHTINGALE; ADIOS; CHARMAINE; BEWITCHED; PURPLE ISLANDS; SONG OF THE ISLANDS; TANGO OF THE ROSES; YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. and gravel voiced singer could hardly be found. Devotees of this type of music as well as jazz collectors will do well to listen. With Jack at this session were Here is Mercury’s first LP with Dick Contino, one of the country’s top accor- Fred Greenleaf, trumpet; Kenny Davern, clarinet; Norma Teagarden, piano; dionists. And it’s a beautiful piece of wax, indeed. Assisted by a chorus and Kass Malone, bass and Bauduc, drums. a rhythm section. Contino wends his way through an octet of his favorites. Ray They’re all beautiful standards and are presented in a variety of tempos; latin, jump, and fox trot. Accordion students can learn much from the artist’s tech- “BANJO KINGS GO WEST”—Volume 3—Good Time Jazz L-26 (10" LP) nique. His fans will love this. COLUMBUS STOCKADE; STEEL GUITAR RAG; SAN ANTONIO ROSE; YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE; WESTWARD HO; HOME ON THE RANGE; HOME IN SAN ANTONE; PANHANDLE RAG. Here’s a treat for the banjo enthusiast. Music that’s interpreted by three of “FLIRTATION WALK”—Robert Farnon and his Orchestra—London LL 1053 the best in the field. Dick Roberts handles the tenor banjo, Red Roundtree (12" LP) works the plectrum banjo and Ernie Anderson is on the other tenor banjo as WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE A WALK; REFLECTIONS IN THE WATER; IT'S ALWAYS YOU; they fashion eight exciting numbers. Assisting are Bill Norris on the piano; TWO LITTLE GIRLS IN BLUE; SWEET AND LOVELY; SO DO I; FLIRTATION WALK; BY A WATER- Ray Leatherwood, bass; Ralph Hansell on drums. Stan Wrightsman and Nick FALL; CAN I FORGET YOU; IT'S EASY TO REMEMBER; FLIRTATION WALTZ; DOWN BY THE Fatool assist on side two. A good selection of songs known the world over RIVER; MY FOOLISH HEART; I LOVE A LASSIE. mixed with some more recent tunes that could be classed as country music. Robert Farnon an important figure in the development of mood music, as it is Great pickin’. called today, is better known in England than he is here in the U. S. But since music has no national boundaries, here’s an album that will be enjoyed by all. Fourteen warm and smoothly fashioned standards. On most mood music LPs, CLASSICAL the orchestra slows up so much that the dance tempo is entirely lost. Here, however, there are good waltzes and good fox trots. Fine material for a romantic mood. DVORAK “Concerto in B Minor for ’Cello and Orchestra”—Capitol Records P 8301— (1-12" LP) KERN: Scenario for Orchestra on themes from “Show Boat”—and other Andre Navarra, ’Cello—New Symphony Orchestra of London conducted by selections—Janssen Symphony of Los Angeles-—Camden CAL 205 (12" LP) Rudolph Schwarz. BARBER: OVERTURE TO SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL; HERRMANN: PIANO CONCERTO FROM Andre Navarra emerges from this session covered with glory. His sensitive FANTASY"; ''HANGOVER SQUARE"; TANSMAN: SCHERZO: FROM "FLESH AND RAKSIN: cello playing of the Dvorak “Concerto for Cello” is brilliant. Filled with THEME FROM "LAURA" FROM "LAURA." warmth, depth and tonal effects, the ’cello, at the hands of Navarro, is accorded of Los Angeles through five Werner Janssen conducts the Janssen Symphony full honors as a solo instrument. The orchestra fulfills its function admirably beautiful selections that the public has become familiar with and learned to under the baton of Rudolf Schwarz. The beautiful concerto is given a fine all- love, thanks to filmdom. These are the background themes which were instru- around performance and should be well received. mental in making the above mentioned films top successes. One half of the LP is devoted to “Show Boat,” the other portion features four other themes IN D MINOR”—RCA Victor LM-1852 (1-12" LP) (mentioned above). Forty-five minutes of beautiful music all at the low Cam- FRANK “SYMPHONY den price. Juicy acquisition for anyone who’s just starting to build an LP Guido Cantelli conducts the NBC Symphony collection. The most popular of Franck’s works is offered here under the able baton of Guido Cantelli. Cantelli guides the NBC Symphony through the brooding “AN EVENING ON BROADWAY”—33 All-Time Hits from Carousel, Show emotions and dramatic themes with obvious affection and awareness of its Boat, Oklahoma, South Pacific and others played by Charlie Kunz at the piano moods and colorations. Cantelli, who has been in New York at Carnegie Hall —London LL 1134 (12" LP) most of his winter season, has been growing in reputation and should be well received. However, there are several good recordings on the market which The Broadway stage has been a fabulous influence on the entire world. Here, offer competition. pianist Charlie Kunz relaxes at the keyboard and presents 33 of Broadway’s all-time great hits. Side one features selections from “Carousel,” a number “Concerto No. 2 in C Minor”—Capitol P8302 (1-12" LP) of Rodgers and Hart tunes, music from “Show Boat” and four numbers from RACHMANINOFF— “South Pacific.” Side two includes an Oklahoma medley, selection of Richard Leonard Pennario, piano. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Golsch- Whiting hits and the hits of Walter Donalson, Ray Noble, Jerome Kern and mann, conducting. others. If you like a solo piano and B’way music, this is for you. One of the most popular piano concertos is the offering of Leonard Pennario, young pianist. Pennario is gentle and delicate as he fashions the melancholy feathery melody. He plays with warmth, love and technical perfection. It is a fine release that will meet the most exacting demands of the buying public. JAZZ Vladimir Golschmann conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with all the knowledge and affection that comes from a long association with the work. “OLD ROCKIN’ CHAIR”—Hoagy Carmichael and his Orchestra—RCA Victor LPT—3072 (1-10"LP) FAMOUS TENOR ARIAS—Cesare Valletti—Cetra 50176 (1-12" LP) ROCKIN' CHAIR; GEORGIA ON MY MIND; MOON COUNTRY; BARNACLE BILL THE SAILOR; TU CHE A DIO, TOMBE DEGLI AVI MIEI-DONIZETTI "LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR" IL MIO BESSIE COULDN'T HELP IT; ONE MORNING IN MAY; LAZY RIVER; SING IT WAY DOWN LOW. TESORO INTANTO, DALLA SUA PACE-MOZART "DON GIOVANNI" POURQUOI ME REVEILLER, AH! FUYEZ, DOUCE IMAGE-MASSENET "MANON" An unusual album—a collector’s delight. Most of the sides listed above were O NATURE-MASSENET "WERTHER" LA REVE, cut from 1930 to 1934. Tho dated in style and sound, it is of tremendous Cesare Valletti, one of the world’s leading tenors, sings excerpts from four interest historically. Along with Hoagy, who performs and vocalizes a bit, operas listed above. His emotional and fluid singing fulfill all the requirements there are such unforgettables as Bix Beiderbecke, Jimmy Dorsey; Tommy of the beautiful arias. His pure tone will delight opera followers. Those who Dorsey, Bud Freeman, Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Eddie Lang, Bubber prefer to buy the. melodic highlights of operas will find this a powerful at- Miley, Jack Teagarden and Joe Venuti. traction.

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