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— 7 The Cash Box, Music Page 1 May 22, 1954 Chuckles BENNY GOODMAN in Walt Disney’s “2 For The Record”—Capitol EAP-1-519 (EP) List: $1.50 ALL THE CATS JOIN IN; AFTER YOU'VE GONE; THERE'LL BE SOME CHANGES MADE. Formerly part of Disney’s “Make Mine Music” Benny Goodmans “After You’ve Gone” and “All The Cats Join In” are being released again by Disney as a cartoon called “Two For The Record.” This item is released in conjunction with the short. “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” rounds out the EP that should do well via the cartoon’s promotion. STRAUSS: “Strauss Waltzes” Transcribed for Organ—Richard Ellsasser MGM E 3110 (12" LP) List: $4.85 EMPEROR WALTZ; WINE, WOMAN, AND SONG; TALES FROM THE VIENNA WOODS; BLUE DANUBE WALTZ. The agile fingers of talented organist, Richard Ellsasser, glide over the key- board of the beautiful organ housed in the John Hays Hammond Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts, as he renders four classic Strauss waltzes. The melodies are probably the most popular waltz numbers ever written. Disk should have a strong appeal to lovers of such music. Organ fans ought to go for this one too. CLASSICAL MIAMI BEACH, FLA.—The good natured kidding of Tony Martin (left) and Tad Bruce, strikes the funny bone of popular WKAT disk jockey Sleepy- LISZT: Les Preludes-Hungarian Rhapsodies—The Philharmonia Orchestra, time Gal. The female platter spinner sets the pace for the South’s midnight Rudolf Schwarz, conductor RCA Victor LBC-1070 (12" LP) List: $2.85 to 3:30 AM “Torch Time” show. Tony has a big one in “Here” and Tad has LES PRELUDES; HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY NO. 1; HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY NO. 2; HUN- just issued a new one dubbed “Dare I.” GARIAN RHAPSODY NO. 3; HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY NO. 6. Here is a great acquisition for the budget minded record collector and the many admirers of Franz Liszt. On the Victor “Bluebird Classics” series is offered a top quality 12" high fidelity LP recording of four of the master composer’s great works at a price lower than that of most 10" LP’s. Rudolf Schwarz does an excellent job conducting the- Philharmonia Orchestra. The familar “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2” should offer a perfect example of the Top 10 Best Selling Pop Albums entire works. 1. SELECTIONS FROM JAZZ 10. THE GLENN MILLER STORY Glenn Miller (RCA Victor LPT 3057) CHET BAKER AND STRINGS—Columbia CL 549 (12" LP) List: $4.85 2. THE GLENN MILLER STORY Sound Track (Decca DL 5519) YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS; I'M THRU WITH LOVE; LOVE WALKED IN; YOU BETTER GO NOW; I MARRIED AN ANGEL; LOVE; I LOVE YOU; WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY 3. ROSE MARIE Original Cast E 229) MADE; WHY SHOULDN'T I; A LITTLE DUET; THE WIND; TRICKLEYDIDLIER. (MGM Less than two years ago, trumpeter Chet Baker joined Gerry Mulligan’s quartet bringing to it his conceptions of jazz. In that short period the young 4. SONGS FOR YOUNG LOVERS Frank Sinatra (Capitol H 488) artist has become known as one of the country’s best jazz trumpeters around today. The skilled performer fashions on this platter a dozen renditions, 5. MUSIC FOR LOVERS ONLY Jackie Gleason (Capitol H 352) some standards, some new items, against a lush string setting. His trumpet takes the foreground on this relaxing mood music. Aiding in the orking are 6. KISMET Original Cast (Columbia ML 4850) such stars as Zoot Sims, Russ Freeman, and Bud Shank. Great listening that’s open to both the jazz market and the pop enthusiast. Cover photo of Chet is 7. TAWNY Jackie Gleason (Capitol H 471) real eye catching. 8. PARDON MY BLOOPER Kermit Schafer (Jubilee LP 2) BOB SCOBEY’S FRISCO BAND—Vocals by Clancy Hayes—Good Time Jazz L-22 (10" LP) List: $3.00 9. MUSIC TO MAKE YOU MISTY Jackie Gleason (Capitol H 455) BIG BUTTER AND EGG MAN; SILVER DOLLAR; SIDEWALK BLUES; EVERYTHING IS PEACHES DOWN IN GEORGIA; ACE IN THE HOLE; HUGGIN' AND A CHALKIN'; LONG GONE; KISMET Percy Faith (Columbia CL 550) HINDUSTAN (A DIXIE MAMBO). An interesting cover houses Good Time Jazz’s first follow-up to their high flying Kid Ory Hi-Fi LP. This exciting jazz piece includes many of Scobey’s most popular recordings and a number of solid sides heretofore unreleased. Disk features the voice of Clancy Hayes on some of the tunes. Back cover offers bios and information about the artists in the band. Should be another big sell for GTJ. HERBIE HARPER QUINTET—Nocturne NLP1—Jazz In Hollvwood Series (1-10" LP) List: $3.85 JEEPERS LEAPERS; DINAH; FIVE BROTHERS; HERB STONE; SUMMERTIME; JIVE AT FIVE. The much discussed Hollywood jazz makes its appearance in a new series titled “Jazz In Hollywood.” Whether jazz is any different in Hollywood is a moot is variance WANTED point about which found a of opinion. However, the collection is a highly enjoyable set that swings along with imagination and taste. Herbie Harper is on the trombone as featured artist, with Bob Gordon, sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Roy Harte and Harry Babasin. RECORD LABELS LATIN-AMERICAN for “RUMBA FIESTA”: Los Rumberos de Cuba and their Orchestra—Tico 126 (10" LP) List: $3.85 SOUTH AMERICA, TAKE IT AWAY; NEGRA CONSENTIDA; SOUTH OF THE BORDER; DISTRIBUTION AMAPOLA; CARIOCA; AMOR, AMOR, AMOR; MAGIC IS THE MOONLIGHT; TE VAYA BIEN; GREEN EYES; QUIZAS, QUIZAS, QUIZAS. In DALLAS, TEXAS Here’s an excellent Latin tempo platter tailor made for a house party. Los Rumberos de Cuba and their Orchestra fashion a half-hour’s worth of popular rhumba favorites in their easy-going sharply defined beat that just lures dancers to the floor. Music is not loud and repelling. The soft treatment makes a fitting background for conversation too. Definite market for this package. REAL LIVE WIRE SPECIAL MATERIAL OPERATION FREDRIC MARCH, AGNES MOOREHEAD, ALEXANDER SCOURBY—“The PHONE: STERLING 2653 • MAIL SAMPLES TO: Magic Word”—Famous Poems That Tell Stories—Decca DL 7028 (10" LP) List: $3.85 THE HIGHWAYMAN; SEA FEVER; IF; THE CREATION; PAUL REVERE'S RIDE. SALES CO. the story is told in poetry. In COMMERCIAL “The magic of story-telling is enhanced when poetry, the tale is heightened by the beat of rhythm and intensified by the 1501 DRAGON STREET music of rhyme.” Decca offers on wax three Hollywood stars, Fredric March, Agnes Moorehead and Alexander Scourby, reading seven of the most popular poetic works ever written. And each of the stars presents a magnificent job DALLAS TEXAS on all of the selections. Although the market for this merchandise is very limited, item should do well with poetry lovers. “lfs What’s in THE CASH BOX That Counts” www.americanradiohistory.com.