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ie idea of greeter. I’m not sure, but I think are necessary, nor is it of importance there is another Canterino contribut ring is pos- to tell who is featured. The listener the hot box ing from back in the kitchen. can figure that out for himself. _ _________By George Hoefer While sitting there I thought to vere some- Frequently, the groups make a myself, this is perfect. What more luiem with- point to introduce the members of Everything seemed right the other could one ask for in jazz listening >n of Night the ensemble (which should be ob night while sitting in New York pleasure? im be a collec ligatory) , but it is equally as City s Half Note jazz club, listening Then one thing came to mind, portant to give oral program notes to the Zoot Sims-Al Cohn quintet. which brings me to the point of this when printed programs are not avail ts the cats The group was sounding good, and column (another point of it is the able, especially in jazz clubs, where ays. I only the pair out of Four Brothers were desire to say something nice about most listeners I’ve talked to defi tn-hip jerks plaving interestingly in unison, as a family that is doing a lot for mod nitely are interested in the informa ►inn scene, well as taking worthwhile individual ern jazz), and it is something that tion. e out in the choruses. And there was additional has bugged me for a long time: This column would be interested Voody (the enjovment in the piano of Mose Al Why can’t jazz groups, even bands, in hearing reactions to this matter, er) and the lison, Paul Motian’s drums, and the bass solos of Nabil (Knobby) Totah. announce the title of the next num and interesting, positive letters may eath on the ber they are going to play? be published in an attempt to get a f all things, The Half Note, located in a dark campaign going to make it a must nally get so isolated section on the lower west This is of considerably more im for jazz groups to announce each portance than one is inclined to the famous side of Manhattan, near the mouth tune before playing it. If the leader think at first. The leader and the ome of the of the Holland tunnel, is one of the is too shy, get the bartender to do it. most relaxed places in the country group should be proud of what they so pleased are playing. For their selfish interests, It is not to be construed that such g night that in which to listen to jazz. There is always a fine musical group on the it should certainly help to improve announcements are not made at all. Harlem for stand. Regulars include Charlie Min the sales of the group’s records. It Some groups are very careful always t have hap- gus, Lennie Tristano, Tony Scott, is educational for the new jazz lis to do this. At the closing benefit Bennie Green, and the Sims-Cohn tener, and it relieves the hip from concert at the Music inn in Massa onto music group. having to wrack their brains for chusetts last month, there was an f like those identification of the number when accurately printed program and, in made them The stand is in the center of the they could be enjoying the nuances addition, each group's leader an room and is readily visible from the cause Fritz of the tunes. nounced the next number to be back room (with comfortably ar played, with appropriate comments ranged tables) and from the front Most bandsmen are not interested regarding it. ead of their room, where the bar is on one side in being emcees, but that is not nec in 1932-33. of the stand and additional tables essary. No Mort Sahl introductions This is the way it should be. of a time are located on an elevated terrace. to play in From the food (Italian) and man few nights agement standpoint, the Half Note THANK YOU Ballroom Operators House. is one of those rare family businesses drummer I in which each member of the family for voting us the BEST ise hours at has an operational function. and at the The main difference between the “All Round Dance Band in America** ie hours. In Hall Note and any number of other ug practises Italian family restaurants is that the eep perfect Cántennos like jazz. They like to never heard listen to it. The boys have been seen ing with a in many other jazz clubs, and they It is one of the highest honors tming, even like to run a place for jazz-oriented there aren’t persons. This fact adds to the com paid to us in our 35 years. ley are tap- fort of the jazz listener, because i day. The when you go there, you’ll stand a time with chance of running into persons you know and won’t be bothered by per JAN GARBER sons looking for something that isn’t ;, from the there. & his y to end all »ages, inter For instance, on the weeknight I ORCHESTRA rs, and even was there, other persons in the room g to bring included arranger Bill Potts and bandleader Marshall Brown. The place is usually not crowded (this Janis Garber Sutton will is something the Canterinos would about the like to change), and one can spread Thanks you too! Tile playing out in a restful manner while listen >se two lads ing. position for Booking: Mike Canterino serves the tables easy. Latest album and acts as the headwaiter. Sonny Associated Booking Corp. DL 8867—Jan Garber in Danceland adable, and tends the bar. Their sister, Rose, Decca Records y- meets you at the door as official October I. 1959 • 47.

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