\,' Si, Cornell Dupree on Guitar, Jerry Jemmott on Bass, and Oliver Jackson, Drums

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NEW YORK CITY-Memorex Cor- a year of intensive research and de- APPROXIMATELY INFINITE UNIVERSE-Yoko poration's consumer products division, velopment by a team of technical Ono-Apple SVBB-3399 a marketer of quality blank audio experts, and their discovery of a Yoko's latest two -record set features some of tapes, recently announced the intro- nearly perfect iron oxide formula. the best instrumental tracks she's ever had in duction of a new Memorex cassette These factors created the densest, support. Credit goes here to Elephant's Memo- with MRX, oxide-an iron oxide tape strongest, signal -holding iron oxide ry and the Endless Strings and Choir Boys. As cassette. coating ever developed. This new if the LP title weren't intriguing enough, there Memorex also invited trade and iron oxide now used exclusively in are songs with such monikers as: "I Felt Like press personnel to the Essex House Memorex cassette tape coating offers Smashing My Face In A Clear Glass Window," in NYC for a demonstration of the the advantages of performance qual- "What A Bastard The World Is" and "What A new product, which included compari- ity equivalent to chromium dioxide Mess." This time, she's decided to be lyrical sons of the new oxide cassette with tape without the need for special bias rather than avante -grade in her vocal styling. previous cassette Memorex product. switches; greater low frequency out- Should be well -received by her fans. A luncheon followed the meeting. put than any other standard or chro- "Memorex with MRX, oxide is the mium dioxide tape; and performance most advanced quality cassette tape from cassette tape that previously for all equipment available in the was available only from open -reel world today," according to Robert tape at twice the speed." Jaunich II, vice president and general Memorex cassettes with MRX, oxide THE LAUGHTER AND THE TEARS-Randy manager of Memorex CPD. The MRX, are available in 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 - Edelman-Lion LN -1013 oxide is the culmination of more than minute configurations. The MGM -distributed label should do well with this peaceful young man who plays a piano like he means it. In addition to his 3M Updates Guide Bruce L. Birchard talents on the 88's, Randy sings like a believa- ble bird and has arranged the entire LP. Some songs are sparsely attacked, while others get a On Taping Basics New Superscope VP rich and well-balanced treatment. He sings of places ("Mexico," "Paris," "Kentucky Blue") ST. PAUL, MINN.-One of the most SUN VALLEY - CALIF. - The ap- and feelings ("Lost," It's Nice To Have Some- popular guides to quality tape record- pointment of Bruce L. Birchard as thing To Believe In") in such a way as to make ing has been revised and is available vice president -International Division, us take notice, both of the subject of his music from 3M Company and its dealers. Superscope, Inc., was recently an- and his own varied talents. "Recording Basics" places the entire nounced by Joseph S. Tushinsky, area of sound recording into a per- president, Superscope, Inc. spective that can be understood even Birchard will asume a newly cre- by novice recording enthusiasts. ated position overseeing the function The 50 -page booklet covers all the of all area of the international and BARBARA KEITH-Reprise MS 2087 popular formats for magnetic record- export division of the Sun Valley, We have a friend who, upon hearing any ing and explains the differences be- California corporation and its sub- name vaguely sounding like "Barbara Keith," tween types of tapes available for sidiaries abroad: Marantz Interna- jumps up, applauds and allows his general various recording applications. In- tional, S.A., in Brussels, Belgium, and level of enthusiasm to go completely cluded is a complete listing of 3M's Marantz Far East in Tokyo, Japan. unchecked for several minutes at the very new Scotch brand audible range tapes. least. Now her Reprise album is on our turnta- Well-known in international trade ble, we understand. Completely. Barbara is Single copies of the new "Recording areas, Birchard has held positions as now much more to us than the pen behind Basics" are available free from 3M vice president of SONY Corporation Delanie & Bonnie's "Free The People." Anyone Magnetic Products dealers or by writ- of America where he instituted the who can convey the countryside of "Detroit Or ing Dept. Ma3-9, Box 33600, St. Paul, marketing of video tape recorders Buffalo," the rock 'n gospel excitement of "A Minn. 55133. in the United States, and as president Stone's Throw Away" and all stops between of Computer Image Corporation. earns a quick but lasting place in anyone's heart. Larry Marks' best production to date. Anthony Broadens

Tape Products Range LARK-Linda Lewis-Reprise MS 2120 L EW I 5 LINDA "And you got a very fine nose/You got flow- BROOKLYN - Anthony A. Maniere, ers in your toes..." The debut of an English president of Anthony's Stereo Dis- sprite who comes on like a cross between Millie count, advised that the firm will ("My Boy Lollipop") Small, CSN&Y and Dono- shortly change its corporate name to van. Linda accompanies her angelic voice on Andol Audio Products, Inc. to reflect piano and guitar, with able assistance from a a "broadening product scope within fine band when and where called for. "Spring the cartridge and cassette supply in- Song" is a supreme up, "Gladly Give My dustry." The company, traditionally Hand" is a bosa-love song with sweet sax from known here as the manufacturer and Michael Eve in support. She's doing fine, thank supplier of Anthony's Quality 8 -Track you, in England, and should translate well into Tapes (blank loaded cartridges), will the musical scene here. be appointing distributors across the country to handle a "growing line of tape products and accessories." Mean- time, Maniere is stepping up his mar- ket penetration on behalf of his line of blank 8 -tracks (available in 40, 64 BLUES AT MONTREAUX-King Curtis & Cham- and 80 min.) and will be calling on pion Jack Dupree-Atlantic SD 1637 dealers elsewhere in the country to This set was recorded live at the Swiss handle the product. Bruce L. Birchard bluesfest just three months before King Curtis' death in '71. Jack, who usually plays his bar- relhouse piano/vocal blues on the solo, teamed with the legendary saxman here for the first time; the results are most impressive. Ac- cording to the Champ, five of the six tracks were especially composed for the event and they bear the names of both blues greats as composers. With the King on this occasion: \,' si, Cornell Dupree on guitar, Jerry Jemmott on bass, and Oliver Jackson, drums. ÿP(ppC13r

WE GOT A GOOD THING GOING-Hank Craw- ford-Kudu 08 When it comes to up-to-the-minute mood jazz that's black but also universal, you've got to consider Hank Crawford and his richly - handled alto sax. Here is a program of pop standards ("Imagination," "I'm Just A Lucky So And So"), seasonals ("Winter Wonder- land," "The Christmas Song") and current soul stirrers from Motown to Bill Withers. Mu- sicians include Bernard Purdie, George Ben- ',iv...se. Tee. Up to son, Cornell Dupree and Richard 5 ,e, the label's generally high pop jazz standards.

26 Cash Box - February 10, 1973