j ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ i ■ vo l. 4, NO. 3 ' 52 MARCH, 1946 Alvino Ite j New Capitol Disc Artist Capitol Records, f o llo w in g its policy of signing the best in modern entertainment, has in k e d A lvino Rey’s new band to an exclusive re­ cording contract. Bandleader re­ cently came out of service to build a I crew that has been arousing plenty of attention out here with its “double ie li­ brass” section. Idea behind th e new es section work involves open horns play­ ing against muted ones to produce un­ er usual and b eautiful e ffects. to Rey, who has already cut wax for Capitol and will have his first “ Hits From Hollywood” disc on the market this month, played his first major date IT’S WELCOMF NEWS to a great here recently at Casino Cardens. He’ ll Harry James Ork many swing fans that Alvino Rey is continue to work the west coast for a back in business again with a new short time, then travel east with his Has New Chirp band . and an unusual one at band fo r a May opening a t th e Hotel that, boasting a “ double-brass” sec­ Astor in NYC. Cal singer with the ork is Harry James, whose band w ill tion. Even b e tte r news is th e fa c t Joanne Ryan. Rey expects to add a continue at the Meadowbrook here that Alvino and his guitar and band vocal group shortly. until March 21 when Gene Krupa will be featured exclusively on Capi­ tol records. Keep your eyes and ears moves in, replaced Anita Boyer with open for an early release. Paul Whiteman’s Ginny Powell, young singer who has been making a name for herself on the west coast chirping with Boyd Rae­ Me rcer On Air New Show Clicks burn’s band. Another fa irly recent Capitol’s Paul Whiteman, who change was drummer Lou Fromm taking His Play Opens Ray Toland’s chair although Fromm introduced a new ABC show to a Johnny Mercer is singing on the shortly afterwards became entangled national audience a few weeks ago, Lucky Strike Hit Parade show these with narcotic laws and is currently out may have another sponsor on his on bail. nights. Capitol’s prexy plans to hold hands shortly. Program features the The James ork seems to have indefi­ down the vocal spot until he returns best in old tunes ( i t ’s called “ Forever nite plans even yet. There are possibili­ to the coast later this year. Tops” ) and has singer Eugenie Baird in ties for pictures, possibilities for radio, Mercer originally went to Manhattan the star vocal role. Though it was put possibilities for still another trip back to cast the new play, “St. Louis Wo­ on the air as a sustainer, critical reac­ east. man,” written with Harold Arlen. The tion was uniformly favorable and it’s show was scheduled at press time to expected that the show will have a Catalina May Open open in New Haven February 14, mov­ backer soon. There’s a strong possibility that the ing to NYC for its premiere there Whiteman came out to the west Catalina Casino here, which was closed M arch 21. coast this trip with another air show, during the war, may open in May with Another recent Mercer venture— and Philco’s “ Hall of Fame,” on which an­ a name band policy. Rumor says that a precedent-breaking one— was record­ other Capitol artist, Martha Tilton, is the best bet to unveil the spot is Eddy ing a tune with Cootie Williams’ band featured. Howard’s ork. for Capitol. ' THE CAPITOL t h e CAPITOL PACE 3 Frank Stacy’s THE Ella Mae Published Monthly by Cuts W ax CAPITOL PUBLICATIONS, INC. s m e t and Sunset and Vine, Hollywood 28, Calif. W ith Slack JTAN KENTON recently auditioned a new idea in radio shows that The bandleader-pianist and the Edited by Frank Stacy presented good big band jazz, intelligent comment on musicians vocalist who combined to make and well-paced production. It got more than favorable reaction and “ Cow Cow Boogie’’ one of the big­ there’s a very good chance that the show will hit the air soon. Andy Russell has three choices for a summer replacement show and no fooling. gest hits ever on the Capitol label He hasn’t yet made up his mind about which one to pick. The Federal have made another recording date fan fare boys are really cracking down on tea out here. Two w e ll-k n o w n musicians together. The new sides featuring Fred­ were picked up recently but managed to keep the scandals quiet. Reports die Slack and Ella Mae Morse were are coming in from Chicago about some gal (name unknown) who’s singing needled in Hollywood on Lincoln’s From Australia great ballads with Orrin Tucker. Ina Ray Hutto n le ft to w n w ith her new Birthday and should be hitting the band. She’ll do one-niters, play theaters, probably open the Newark Mead- record shops fa irly soon. Sydney, Australia owbrook later this year. And she’s a sure bet to play the Astor eventually. I recently received a copy of your Observers in the trade are watching little booklet from an American pen- King Cole K ills Cats the new Slack-Morse combination with great interest, wondering if music his­ friend and I find it full of musical news, ■pHE KING COLE TRIO will hold over indefinitely at the Trocadero tory will repeat itself and another jazz- which, by the way, is very scarce out here where they’re really breaking it up — but really breaking it novelty h it see the lig h t o f day. here. Please allow me to congratulate up. Herbie Fields, the mainstay of Lionel Ham pton’s band, left you on having such a fine paper. the Hamp, after all. Herbie plans to open with his own group, possibly at Jack Long the Palladium in NYC— and that’s a new spot to me . Buddy Johnson isn’t Anita O’Day Cuts bringing his band out to Hollywood as planned originally. Jazz singer Kay Let’s See N o w . Starr married Roy Davis in Hollywood. The Al Pearce show from here St. Louis, Mo. has a couple of new singers getting good notices. One is Chuck John­ From Krupa Ork Whereas I will admit that I am very son, recently discharged fr.om the Navy, the other is Pat Bolton, young Drummer Gene Krupa’s vocal impartial to the recording of Miss Ella daughter of Lou Bolton, Boyd Raeburn’s manager. Scouts are predicting big killer-diller, Anita O’Day, left the Mae Morse, “ Rip Van Winkle,” there is things for young Patricia’s vocals. There’s a very funny and very hip disc band during its recent stay at the one thing I would like to point out. jockey on station KMPC every morning. His name is Bill Leyden and he The words as sung by Miss Morse, really knows his music. Look for a new Jerry Colonna recording out on Palladium here, as predicted in last THE CAMERA only caught three start with “ Seven thousand, three hun­ Capitol this month— it’ll kill you. Paul Weston, Capitol musical director, issue. The singer hasn’t been feel­ Coolie Takes of the Pied Pipers in this shot; miss­ dred days is a long, long time to sleep.” is back east to attend the opening of Johnny Mercer’s new play. ing well for some time and would like ing is Clark Yocum. Three of the <This mythical character allegedly slept Geòrgie A u ld Taken III to leave the music game for some time. Pipers, however, look very serious for 20 years.) If Miss Morse’s arith­ She may open a club later in partnership Band South "pOO BAD about saxist-leader Geòrgie Auld whose young band was indeed as they pour over a song metical deductions were correct, all of with her husband, golf professional Carl Cootie Williams, the growl trum­ manuscript at their last session for these years would have contained 365 one of the country’s most promising. He’s been ordered by his Hoff, not to be confused with the pet wizard and his orchestra add Capitol. Left to right, it’s Hal Hop­ days, for 365x20=7300. However, I am doctor to take a long rest in Arizona. More reports that Abe bandleader of the same name. per, Chuck Lowry and pretty Jane led to believe that every now and then Lyman plans to quit the music business for good but every tim e Lyman new laurels to their growing popu­ H utton. we have a leap year consisting of 366 meets this reporter he says the stories are so much hooey. Billy Eckstine larity with their current record re­ days. I also understand that it is quite is dickering with MCM for a picture deal again. The studio once planned to lease of “Salt Lake City Bounce” and impossible to traverse a period of 20 star him with Lena Horne in a flicker but it fell through. Billy Butter­ “ Juice Head Baby.” The first number is Peggy Lee Sings years without at least one leap year field is still back in Gotham, working on his new band plans. Woody predominated by Cootie’s trumpeting confronting you. Herman won’t play the Palladium because the spot wou ld n ’t ante up enough Roy Fernie money— but he will get out to the coast for a date som etim e th is summer.