- ON JAZZ RIP: Charles Mingus, age 56, died in with a bang. New releases are due from TOP 40/1LBUMS Mexico last weekend. Raised in the Los Richard Evans ("Richard Evans"), David Angeles area, Mingus worked with local Grisman ("Hot Dawg") and Seawind ("Light groups for much of the 1940s before joining The Light"). The first two are self -produced Weeks Weeks Lionel Hampton's band in 1947. After a ventures, while the Seawind LP was On On period of musical inactivity, Mingus joined produced by Tommy LiPuma. 1/13 Chart 1/13 Chart 1 TOUCHDOWN 21 EQUINOXE the Red Norvo Trio in 1950 and spent two "No Holds Barred" is the title of the new BOB JAMES (Columbia JC 35594) 1 6 JEAN-MICHEL JARRE productive years with the group prior to set- Dave McKenna LP from Famous Door (Polydor PD 1-6175) 22 4 2 REED SEED tling in New York, where he worked with (whose list is now $8.98). Scott Hamilton, GROVER WASHINGTON JR. 22 LEGACY Charlie Parker, Billy Taylor and other Al Cohn and Warren Vache are included on (Motown M7 -910R1) 2 15 RAMSEY LEWIS (Columbia JC 35483) 20 15 luminaries. His own groups became a full- the album, a rare departure for McKenna, OJAZZSTARS IN CONCERT 3 MR. GONE time occupation for the bassist by the mid - whose recent appearances have been in RON CARTER, SONNY ROLLINS. McCOY TYNER '50s. He sponsored a number of great solo or duo contexts. (Columbia JC 35358) 3 14 (Milestone M-55006) 31 2 musicians, including Booker Ervin, John The latest from Inner City are "Magical 4 CHILDREN OF SANCHEZ 24 CARNIVAL Handy, Jimmy Knepper, Jaki Byard, Dan - Elements," the debut LP by Kansas City - CHUCK MANGIONE (A&M SP 6700) 5 17 MAYNARD FERGUSON nie Richmond, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and based fusion band Dry Jack, and "Through (Columbia JC 35480) 23 16 Charles McPherson. He gave up active The Listening Glass," by the duo of David 5 FLAME RONNIE LAWS 25 YOU SEND ME AYER PD 1-6159) 24 24 playing by 1966 and wrote a book, ul- Friesen and John Stowell. (United Artists UA-LA881-H) 4 13 ROY (Polydor timately published as "Beneath The Under- Jeff Lorber will be making his initial east OSECRET AGENT 26 THE BEST OF NORMAN dog." His musical career was revived in the coast visit this month. Jan. 22 and 23 finds CONNORS & FRIENDS early '70s with LPs on Columbia and, more him in Philadelphia at the Bijou Cafe. New (Polydor PD 1-6176) 8 5 (Buddah/Arista BDS 5716) 25 6 is will recently, Atlantic. His final Atlantic LP set York area engagements beat The Other 7 ALL FLY HOME 27 MANHATTAN SYMPHONIE to ship this week. End Jan. 25-27 and at My Father's Place AL JARREAU DEXTER GORDON QUARTET Mingus' career was stormy, tem- Jan. 28. Lorber's "Soft Space" was one of (Warner Bros. BSK 3229) 7 13 (Columbia JC 35608) 28 11 pestuous, and rarely dull. It often seemed the sleeper hits of 1978 and is still a strong 28 STREAMLINE 8 INTIMATE STRANGERS LENNY WHITE (Elektra 6E-164) 26 10 that he could create instant controversy. performer on the Cash Box Jazz chart. TOM SCOTT (Columbia JC 35557) 6 11 During his career he also owned two There will be a Lennie Tristano Memorial 29 ANOTHER WORLD OPATRICE STAN GETZ (Columbia JC 35513) 29 6 record labels (Debut and Jazz Workshop, concert Jan. 28 at Town Hall in New York. PATRICE RUSHEN (Elektra 6E-160) 14 11 both sold to Fantasy). The New York Times' The show, to be produced by Connie 30 YOU AIN'T NO FRIEND OF obituary stated that Mingus' cremation Crothers, will feature guest appearances 10 WE ALL HAVE A STAR MINE WILTON FELDER (ABC AA -1109) 10 9 followed a Hindu ceremony in Mexico, and by Roy Eldridge, Sal Mosca, Warne Marsh, IDRIS MUHAMMAD (Fantasy F-9566) 27 8 that his ashes were then flown to India, Eddie Gomez, Shlela Jordan, Max Roach 11 STEP IN TO OUR LIFE where they were scattered over the Ganges and many of Tristano's students. Opening ROY AYERS/WAYNE HENDERSON 31 ANGIE (Polydor PD 1-6179) 12 5 ANGELA BOFILL (Arista GRP 5000) 34 4 River. and closing sets will be by pianist -singer Liz A&M/Horizon will start the new year off Gorrill. bob porter 12 GROUP 32 STEPPING STONES - LIVE (ECM 1-1114) 11 25 AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 13 COSMIC MESSENGER WOODY SHAW (Columbia JC 35560) 30 10 JEAN-LUC PONTY (Atlantic SD 19189) 13 21 33 BEFORE THE RAIN LEE OSKAR (Elektra 6E-150( 32 19 14 SECRETS GIL SCOTT -HERON & BRIAN 34 CHICK, DONALD, WALTER JACKSON (Arista AB 4189) 9 20 & WOODROW THE WOODY HERMAN BAND 15 THANK YOU FOR ... (Century CR -1110) 35 5 F.U.M.L. (FUNKING UP MY 35 THE GREETING LIFE) McCOY TYNER (Milestone M-9085) 33 14 DONALD BYRD (Elektra 6E-144) 15 11 36 HEAVY METAL BE-BOP 16 SOFT SPACE THE R BROTHERS THE JEFF LORBER FUSION (Aristtao ABB 41185) 36 16 (Inner City 1056) 16 16 37 ONE 17 IMAGES CRUSADERSAHMADJAMAL(20th Century Fox T-555) 1 (ABC/Blue Thumb BA 6030) 17 28 - 38 WHAT ABOUT YOU 18 LIVE STANLEY TURRENTINE (Columbia C4X 35350) 18 7 (Fantasy F-9563) 38 18 NEW YEAR'S EVE JAZZ - Warner Bros.' Al Jarreau and ECM's the Pat Metheny Group new Fisher the 19 CRY 39 LARRY CARLTON welcomed the year at New York's Avery Hall. Pictured backstage after show JOHN KLEMMER (ABC AA 1106) 19 10 (Warner Bros. BSK 3221) 39 24 are (l-r):Alan Rosenberg, WB artist development; Chuck Mitchell, WRVR/New York music director; Nils Von Veh, ECM national promotion manager; Ed Gilreath, WB national sales 20 FEELS SO GOOD '40 JUNGLE FEVER CHUCK MANGIONE (A&M SP 4658) 21 64 NEIL LARSEN (Horizon/A&M 733) - 1. director, black music; Jarreau; Metheny; Bob Krasnow, WB talent vice president; and Bob Hurwitz, ECM managing director.

WEAVINGS - Charles Lloyd - Pacific Arts PAC7-123 - THE KING - Benny Goodman - Century CRDD-1150 - Producers: Charles Lloyd and Ron Altbach - List: 7.98 - Bar Producers: Benny Goodman and Glen Glancy - List: 14.95 Coded "The King of Swing" goes direct -to -disc with an eight -piece With the help of some fine musicians, horn and string sec- combo for lively renditions of several pop standards. As the tions, veteran Charles Lloyd has created a beautiful album filled liner notes correctly state, "At age 69, (Goodman) exhibits no with positive, uplifting music. Lloyd's sax and flute playing signs of relinquishing rigor and self discipline to keep his chops provide the focus on eight numbers reflecting life's sunny side, up and ready at once" and these tracks are proof of that. From all composed by Lloyd. This delightful collection includes "You the liquid -smooth rendition of "Here's That Rainy Day" to the Know I Love You" and "Your Heart Never Lies," both featured in bouncy "All Of Me," the band and its leader set the standard for the movie "Moment By Moment." small group jazz playing. GOTCHA' - LONNIE SMITH - LRC/TK LRC-9323 - NEW HORIZONS - Charles McPherson - Xanadu 149 - Producer: Lance Quinn - List: 7.98 Producer: Don Schlitten - List: 7.98 Keyboardist Lonnie Smith has come out with a mixed bag of This is McPherson's best LP since his celebrated "Day Of The ,4 soft instrumentals, vocal pop -jazz and funk. Some cuts, such as Lady" a few years ago. A straight -ahead context with rhythm - "Sweet Honey Wine," are melodic and upbeat, featuring only accompaniment allows the alto man to fully express his Smith's runs and strong instrumental support. Others, such as lyrical qualities. Pianist Mickey Tucker is less impressive as a "I Need Your Love," feature Smith's Stevie Wonder-ish vocals in soloist than he has been elsewhere, but his rhythmic impetus is the mid -tempo range. Lush string passages seem out of place, top notch. The leader is also a strong composer who has four but Smith shows a juicy funk side on "Do It." pieces here, including the charming "Horizons." AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD - The Great Jazz Trio - Inner City 6013 - Producer: Itoh & Itoh - List: 7.98 SHORTCAKE - Bill Berry - Concord 75 - Producer: Carl Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams comprise the unit Jefferson - List: 7.98 heard here, and the group comes close to its billing. Only A sparkling session from trumpet man Berry. Two different Williams sounds a bit out of place, but even he has some sparkl- groups, including the likes of Lew Tabackin, Bill Watrous and ing moments. Carter is one of the finest bassists around, but this Dave Frishberg give Berry plenty of support, and his treatment is really a fine showcase for Jones and, overall, one of his best of some older standards is especially rewarding. Polished, ex- records. That says something for a man who has been a con- pert playing by all concerned with all titles worthy of air play. sistently great player for more than 30 years.

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