fine Kelly ; Back H’a/er is tc ma, impressive track on the record with the singer paving deep tribute to Bessi, Smith Mite in most moving fashion. Crazy is a distinct bringdown alter the Staff guitarist. magnificent blues, being a not especial* CBS-New York distinguished sample of Dee's ballad style, but things pick up again on All of jg( Prominent teacher Guitd (which actually was the set’s final number and composer... as Dinah pours it on in that molten manner author of guitar exdodiveiy of hers. instruction As might be expected, the rhythm section methods. is powerfully propulsive with Roach the principal stimulant. He gets so stimulating at times, however, that he tends to over- power. This is particularly noticeable on the second side, which consists of a preth wild session, high on obvious excitement but rather low on musical accomplishment The rating is for Dinah’s great perform­ ance. (J.A.T.)

Randy Weston — United Artists 4011: Earth Birth; Little Susan; Nice Ice; Little Niles; Pam'i Walts; Babe's Blues; Let's Climb a Hill. Personnel: Weston, piano; , tenor; (replaced hy Idrecs Suliemsn os Track 6 only), trumpet; , trombooo; The Recorc Write for literature George Joyner, bass; , drums. I. Johnny R on Guild Guitars, Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ Frank So Amplifiers and I’m convinced that is one trumpet $ Strings. of the few kev figures in modern . If he is encouraged and provided with the oppor­ I've got tunities to express himself (in person and band sou on records), I feel assured that he will be was well | influential in the evolution of this music. like May There is infinite charm in his playing and solos wer GUILD GUITARS, INC. 300 OBSERVER HIGHWAY I HOBOKEN, N.J. composing, and apparent skill, too. This four stars LP provides a glimpse into Weston’s waltz- the di Hen filled world and, in many ways, it is a nice feelii down rewarding experience. beat Since Weston is of substantial stature, it is difficult to find musicians who will prove 2, Ornette compatible with him. That is the case here. ary). Col Griffin and Copeland do not contribute The w effectively. The former, in fact, solos gen­ like the L erally out of the context of Weston's efforts. off, the a On Ice, for example, his solo is tasteless. was playi Often, Griffin and Copeland scatter seg­ the trum| JiZRECORD REVIEWS ments or notes apart from the overall struc­ changes •rrr ture or mood of the composition. Sulie- and the Now's the time to check that horn. man’s only solo, on Blues, is closer to Wes­ ton than any of the horn solos. off the gr Remember...you play your best But be Order the buying guide being Miss Liston arranged all the Weston tunes. Her work is of interest, but it is I had tc used by smart record collectors ona hampered, too, by an inadequacy in the could pl only $1 front line. Her trombone playing is ol seem to 1 Jazz Record Reviews, Vol. Ill brings you Wesson. limited value here. rhythm s oil the jazz records reviewed in DOWN Joyner and Persip support Weston intelli­ BEAT during 1958. It also lists all the new that a bo i gently. jazz reissues, all jazz record companies GUITARS with their addresses. More than 250 pages The compositions provide, for the most 3. Internati of authoritative and provocative record re­ part, a glimpse at Weston’s perception of Words views. If you buy records at all, this guide children. Langston Hughes’ notes point this ranger; will save you many, many dollars. out rather eloquently and the music sup­ Reserve your copy today! Rosengr ports his feelings. Birth, Niles, Pam’s, Blues, JAZZ RECORD REVIEWS' "' I thou 2001 Calumet Ave., Chicago 16, III. and Hill all reflect Weston’s impressions of Please send me------copy(s) of Jazz Record childhood. They do so quite effectively, of tune, Reviews, Vol. III. Enclosed is $_ Hill, □ Heavy paper bound edition — $1.00 without at any time being pretentious. bone sol □ De luxe hard cover edition — $2 SO a trio track, is delicate and intriguing, with trumpet (Print your name as you wish it imprinted on front cover.—De luxe edition only). Joyner contributing impressively. co-'ld m □ Vol. II (all 1957 reviews! limited NEW Next time, I hope, United Artists will number of paper editions left. $1.00. but they allow Weston to record in a trio format or Name;______ffdt a chance will supply him with soloists of equal sta­ Address______CATAL06 get start, ture. That the misguided horns here do not City______Zone___ State______come in destroy the LP is an indication of Weston's (Sorry, no C.O.D.'s) 259 I didr 4700 W WALTON - CHICAGO SI. ILL. strength and value. (D.G.) 28 • DOWN BEAT