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NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEBRUARY, 2013 President’S Message New New York Sheet Music Societsy lette VOLUME 34, NUMBER 5 SINCwwwE.NY S1MS.o9rg 80 FEBRUARY, 2013 r DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF CLASSIC POPULAR MUSIC with a variety of top lyricists: that there could never be enough Celebrating Billy: Carmen & Nellie Biase, Joe quiet time for lovers. Frank Grant’s Marlene VerPlanck Cocuzzo, Ervin Drake, Ray “Speaking of Love” is a lovely Hoffman, Loonis McGlohon, Leon message from one who likes being & Ronny Whyte Nock, Jim Pollock and Ronny around the other person and is Whyte. Additionally, Frank Grant, determined to make it known. in Concert represented with two songs, was in “What Are We Going to Do the audience. with All This Moonlight?” besides By Jerry Osterberg Ervin Drake’s “So Long being the longest title, has a By the time Billy VerPlanck Sadness” had the spirit of a familiar sensibility in both the words by joined the Jess Stacy Band at the jazz standard, perhaps intended to Leon Nock and the music, of a Big age of fifteen, his idol, trombonist be the words of a recently Band song from the 1940’s. One Bill Harris, had been playing with empowered woman in a smoky could easily imagine the voice of the Woody Herman First Herd for s dive in Greenwich Village. Marlene the girl singer as the dancers flowed g n i about a year. This was after Harris l infused it with a sense that the gently by. The last song of the l i had toured with Gene Krupa, Ray B speaker had had more than enough afternoon may have been the most e McKinley, Bob Chester, Benny s o sorrow in her life, finishing the tune poignant. “Growing Old R Goodman, Charlie Barnet and y in the upper range, tagging the last Gracefully,” the lyrics by Jim b Eddie Condon. o lyrics – not here – twice. “Instead t o Stacy led one of the many h of Saying Goodbye,” one of three “territory” dance bands which were P Loonis McGlohon songs in the set, popular into the 1950’s. Prior to Charlie Spivak (whose girl singer, spoke of a couple on the edge of starting his own band, Stacy was Marlene Pampinella would become breaking up, but trying desperately with the Bob Crosby, Tommy Billy’s wife), and ultimately to to hold on to something they once Dorsey and Benny Goodman work with Tommy Dorsey, his had. A sweet number written by orchestras. His place in the annals second hero. During his time with Carmen and Nellie Biase “Rainbow of popular music was undoubtedly Jimmy Dorsey, his trombone was Hill,” had the feel of a friendly secured on the night of January 16, prominent in the recording of movie theme, and within a program 1938 during the first jazz concert Jimmy’s hit “So Rare.” After covering such diverse feelings, ever played at Carnegie Hall, in Tommy Dorsey died in 1956, Billy Marlene conveyed it lovingly. part owing to an unplanned piano went on to the most prolific phase There were so many good solo during “Sing, Sing, Sing” after songs as interpreted by the of his brilliant career. For more n a spontaneous nod from Goodman. w than forty years he was one of the exceptional singer, that it’s not easy o n BillyVerPlanck had the good to identify which were the best. k busiest studio arrangers and n U fortune of replacing older Combined with Billy’s expressive conductors in New York, writing r e musicians whose chairs became melodies, both of Ray Hoffman’s h everything from jingles and films to p a vacant while they were off fighting lyrics rang true. Marlene presented r documentaries, while performing g o World War II. Having begun his t on many record dates, in addition to “Sing Me to Sleep” as an endearing o h musical education with one of the producing twenty albums for his lullaby and “Around Half-Past P best bandleaders around, Billy wife Marlene VerPlanck. Nine,” whose lyrics were added continued to matriculate with other Now, more than three years after the tune had already become a Pollock, captured the desire, if not territory bands over the next two since Billy’s death in 2009, popular instrumental. Listening to belief, in all of us to go down that years: Don Allen, Buddy Mitchell, Marlene agreed to entertain the Marlene, it was pretty clear that as path together for as long as it lasts. Al Lombardi, Dick Pols, Willie members of the New York Sheet the object of the woman’s affection, In this, the music and sentiment Peepers and Al Herbeck among Music Society with a program of the man in question is probably were in perfect harmony. them. Now a seasoned musician his songs, aided and abetted by clueless as to what she has in store Marlene and Ronny, ably with hundreds of one night gigs NYSMS member Ronny Whyte, a for him! assisted by lyricist Roger Schore behind him, Billy was himself singer/pianist/songwriter of some Around half-way through the filling in for an ailing Joe Lang on called by the U.S. Navy’ and repute, and a contributor to this program, Ronny Whyte, who had short notice for a discussion about immediately assigned to the Navy newsletter. Ronny’s two part series been accompanying Marlene BillyVerPlanck’s life, turned in a School of Music, where he played Manhattan Piano Rooms in the superbly throughout, sang his own marvelously entertaining show. and wrote arrangements for his 1960’s was absolutely fascinating “You Know What,” a bouncy, With the music of an extraordinary entire tour. and widely praised. joyful song of uplifting love. composer such as Billy, the words Over the next decade, Billy Marlene, with her usual crisp Another of Loonis McGlohon’s of several gifted lyricists, and the went on to play and write and clear phrasing, performed lyrics “The Quiet Hour,” was combined talents of exceptional arrangements for Claude Thornhill, many of Billy VerPlanck’s performed by Marlene as a artists, the day was an Charlie Barnet, Jimmy Dorsey, gorgeous compositions, written beautiful ballad which suggested unqualified success! PAGE 2 NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEBRUARY, 2013 President’s Message... New York Linda Amiel Burns, President Sheet Music Society Welcome to February – the month of Valentines and Love! Because OFFICERS President: of the season I chose to call the next performance of The Singing Linda Amiel Burns Experience “Lucky In Love” (February 11 at Stage 72). This past week, 1st Vice Presidents: however, I learned that I am very “Lucky In Life.” Lynn DiMenna & Sandi Durell My daughter Liz went for a cat scan at the Langone Medical Center as she was having 2nd Vice Presidents: headaches. It was discovered that she had a brain tumor, a large benign meningioma, and Joan Adams & wasn’t allowed to leave the hospital. The diagnosis came out of the blue and hit us like a Sandy Marrone Treasurer: thunderbolt! Liz was operated on successfully by Dr. Jafar, a neurosurgeon, on January 29 Glen Charlow and sent home on January 31. The recuperation will take a while but she’s expected to Membership: make a full recovery! My thanks to everyone who sent love, light and positive energy. Our Glen Charlow & Trudi Mann Recording Secretary: prayers were answered and I am very grateful for the happy ending to a harrowing story! Edie Stokes Whew! Programs & Special Events: Elliott Ames & Sandi Durell I have always been a fan of Al Jolson and adore the songs that he made famous like Marketing & Public Relations: “Mammy” and “Swanee.” Irving Caesar wrote “Is It True What They Say About Dixie?” Laura Slutsky & Barbara Thaler and many wonderful tunes for Jolson and used to tell me how difficult the man could be. Website: Glen Charlow But because he was so beloved and talented, Jolson was always forgiven. Stephen Hanks, Editor Emeritus: a member of The Al Jolson Society, will present a fabulous tribute to this American icon Jerry Laird on February 9. We can expect to hear many interesting tales and great tunes. Newsletter Editors: Jerry Osterberg I cannot thank jazz vocalist Marlene VerPlanck enough for performing the songs of [email protected] her late husband Billy in January. Though Marlene was not feeling well and had been sick Joan Adams all week, she didn’t want to disappoint us – a real trouper! Also, thanks to the charming [email protected] Graphic Designer: Ronny White for accompanying Marlene. Can there be a more accomplished singer, Glen Charlow songwriter and pianist around? Ronny continues to host Midday Jazz at St. Peter’s on [email protected] NYSMS Official Photographer: Wednesdays. Rose Billings We’ve been getting good feedback on the new digital format for the NYSMS Newsletter. Thank you to those who have been able to make the switch. It has saved the New York Sheet Music Society Society time and money. Those who don’t have email will still receive the Newsletter by P.O. Box 564 mail. Please be sure that Glen Charlow has all your information. New York, NY 10008 Hope you had a good January despite the cold weather. I’m looking forward to seeing Special Theater Discounts for all of you on February 9 at Local 802! NYSMS Members! We know that you love a good deal, so in Linda association with Marna Mintzer s g n and MGM Consulting, NYSMS i l l i members are being offered B e s Broadway & Off Broadway o R y theatre ticket discounts of b s o approximately 48% or more off t o h retail, plus arts event ticket P discounts ranging from 30-50% off.
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