Cash Box—May 14, 1960

— Album Reviews

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii “GET HAPPY”—Reg Owen and His Orchestra Palette M PZ 1004

After the Owen ork finishes tearing through the * title tune in a bright, bubbly manner, very remi- ^ niscent of the Swing Era sound, it proceeds to ( advance 11 more good reasons for the playing of this album. The remaining 11 selections are all 1 new compositions, an odd thing for the usual big band albums. Under such titles as “Go Non-Stop,” “Panama Patrol,” “Obsession” and “Cool Collins,” the music is very well suited for the brassy, rhythmic Owen treatment. Merits serious atten- tion.

“IRVING FIELDS FAVORITES”—Irving Fields Trio—King 703 The Fields Trio has long been a favorite in the smart supper clubs, specializing in lithe Latin interpretations of pop tunes. Here the pianist serves up an interesting program of such music but with the tempo varied away from just Latin rhythms. The numbers are “Ebb Tide,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Tico Tico” and “Holiday For Strings” plus 8 others. For listening and dancing Fields fills the bill neatly.

“SOUNDS FROM BRASILIA”—The Brasilian Rhythmists—Musidisc MS-16014 Commemorating the new ultra-modern capitol city of Brazil, Brasilia, the label has put together an album comprised of popular Brazilian songs played authentically in the rhythm-concentrated Brazilian style. This is highly stimulating music, sensuous and irresistible in its contagiousness. Give it a whirl. gt . v BIG in R&B and POP

“FORGOTTEN HITS”—The Unforgettables— Forget-Me-Not LPF 101 Shirley & Lee These are the real forgotten hits of the past, songs that will evoke twinges of nostalgia from those old enough to remember such titles as “Tired I’VE BEEN LOVED BEFORE of Me,” “Oh How I Laughed When I Think How I Cried About You,” George M. Cohan’s “You AND Remind Me of My Mother” and Irving Berlin’s “After You Get What You Want You Don’t Want “LIKE YOU USED TO DO" It.” Singer Bob Monet and organist Irma Hollan- der (The Unforgettables) are capable performers, WARWICK M-535 handling the tunes, for the most part, straight and unadorned. But a few tracks are given the heavy beat treatment which seems so out of line here. Still many oldtimers will get a kick out of the album. “BERLIN; PORTRAIT OF A CITY”—Horst Bu- cholz, Eva Nelson—Panorama PLP 2006 Horst Bucholz narrates behind the scenes stor- ies and traditions of Berlin but it is through Eva The Distants Nelson’s rendering of German songs that the album captures the listener in a web of enchant- ment about the famous city. She sings in German, in the style of a cabaret chanteuse, and audience “COME ON” reaction has been dubbed in for a feeling of authenticity. The songs are all of German origin and include (surprisingly! “Just a Gigolo,” “Fall- ing In Love Again,” “Take Me In Your Arms” ALWAYS and of course “Mack the Knife.” Wonderful item for the international shelf. WARWICK M-546 JAZZ PICK OF THE WEEK

“MINGUS DYNASTY”—Charles Mingus and his Jazz Groups—Columbia CL 1440 Popularly, Mingus has found a great audience for his “soul” numbers, the rousing, emotional gospel tunes in % time. He satisfies that need here best on “Slop” and in several recurring places in the album, but also focuses attention on his other experiments; (i.e., his scoring of indi- vidual instruments in ensemble playing rather than the usual section harmony.) His musicians are all top rank and include Benny Golson, Ro- land Hanna, Jimmy Knepper and Jerome Rich- AND ardson. Outstanding album date. A LOVE OF MY OWN “PATENTED BY EDISON”—The Harry ‘Sweets” Edison Quintet—Roulette R 52041 Still the unchallenged leader of the sweet, clear, simple, swinging trumpet style, Edison takes firm hold of the instrument here for an easy going ride through a dozen melodic tunes. Assisted by Jimmy Forest on tenor, and a rhythm section, Edison, open and muted, glides easily through “Blue Skies,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and “Tea For Two.” CRAFT PRESIDENT Completely enjoyable date. MORTY 701 SEVENTH AVENUE • NEW YORK 36 • JUDSON 6 1050

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