Friday, January 30, 1976 drtffin Page 5 Milt Jackson, Vibraphone King, Still Turning Out "Good Vibes"

by M ike M a rtin to appreciate the music. During by Susan Titzler You have ail heard the expres­ one of his solos, M ilt was in­ The high priestess of Woodstock, the resident honey of the Califor­ sion, “ good vibes.” I t ’s a colorless terrupted by chatter in the nia folkie scene, is searching for new directions. With The H issing of worn-out phrase. But in at least audience. Somewhat annoyed, he Summer Lawns, Joni Mitchell goes beyond her usual immensely one instance, it may still apply. quickly finished and went to the successful format of personal confession songs. She follows the musical Milt Jackson, master of the microphone and asked the direction suggested by “ Jericho” and “ Love or Money” off her live vibraphone, who is appearing at offenders to be still. “ You people album. M iles of Aisles — more jazz-oriented than folk, striving for the Statler Hilton “ Downtown are supposed to be here complexity rather than simplicity. Ms. Mitchell is to be admired for her Room” now until February 10, listening,” he said. “ I don’t want experienting with innovations in her music — unfortunately, they rarely still turns out those “ good vibes.” to offend nobody, but right is work on this album. The crowd arrived later than right.” he said. Lyrically, the album offers some fine pop poetry. “ Don’t Interrupt usual, perhaps because of the For the rest of the evening, peo­ the Sorrow.” is engulfed with mystery, weaving Christian and pagan Sabres’ hockey game, perhaps ple listened. In fact, the same symbols together to make a statement about male-female relationships. because of the weather. With faces present at 9:30 PM were The last verse works especially w ell: Carol Brito on piano, Frank Tate still there for the last set at 12:30 PM. Even if you don’t particularly “ Seventeen glasses on bass, and George Reid on like “ the vibes,” go see M ilt Rhine wine drums, Jackson started right out Milk of the Madonna with some old standards like Duke Jackson. He’ll make you a fan. Clandestine Ellington’s “ Don’t Leave Until I He don’t let up the sorrow Call You,” “ Bye Bye Blackbird,” The GRIFFIN He ties and he cheats and “ Wave.” His program was a p rin ted by It takes a heart like Mary these days splendid m ixture of fast with Partners' Press, Ine. When your man gets weak” slow, old with new, and well- ABCOTT & SMITH PRINTING “ The Jungle Line” has a seething lyric concerning sexual and known with not-so-well-known. 1881 K enmore A ve. (at Military) racial enslavement. The song blasts out evil images of dope dealing, However, not everyone seemed M ilt Jackson •(§) Phone 876-2284 slaving boats, big city squalor, and exotic jungle settings. And with a brilliant irony, Ms. Mitchell uses Henri Rousseau’s starkly innocent jungle paintings to unite the themes. Col. Smith To Take The title song offers a fam iliar story of a barren life in suburbia, Cafe Jazz Show harking back to a much earlier song from Ladies of the Canyon — Bicentennial Post “ The Arrangement.” The suburban husband and wife are materially Due to the illness of Dr. David tied to one another in an existence that offers little spiritual or J. Gorman, Professor of History, Plays to Sellout emotional satisfaction ~ “ He gave her a room full of Chippendale/that who has been acting as Bicenten­ nobody sits in.” nial Coordinator of Canisius by Robert Dombrowski appearing as if he simply was giv­ Musically, the album is almost a total failure compared to her College, Col. John J. Smith, On a recent radio interview. ing the stage to Perla and the previous work. Actual tunes are non-existent. Without Tom Scott’s Professor of M ilitary Science, has Bob Lawson, a co-owner of the drummer, Don Alias. After Perla direction, the four members of the L.A. Express offer very little in the assumed this position for the Tralfamadore Cafe, promised that and Grossman exchanged steely- way of inspired accompaniment. Whereas Ms. M itchell’s music used to remainder of the Bicentennial he would book more big name jazz eyed glances, Grossman picked up soar to amazing heights with the unmatched combination of her lyrics, Year, said Father James M. if the group Stone Alliance proved his sax and started playing while melodies, and voice, she has now sunk to a new low. Demske. President of Canisius to be a success. From an owner’s still leaving the club with a per­ “ The Jungle Line” pales in the face of its thematic counterpart College. standpoint, a successful booking is vasive atmosphere of apprehen­ from For The Roses — “ Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire.” The cutesy one that draws a large audience. sion. Father Dem.ske noted that he gimmick of using real jungle drums and synthesizer shows an unusual Stone Alliance played to a packed has been pleased to see the ex­ Before the 2-hour concert had lack of taste. “ Shadow and Light” , the album's pseudo-gospel song, suf­ house for the midnight show on cellent displays prepared by the finished, the thought of the riff fers from too many vocal overdubs, overdubs, overdubs — not to men­ Saturday. We hope that all those History Club and would like to en­ between the players was out of tion a synthesizer that squirts into the song occasionally. people paying the $3.00 cover courage other campus groups to my mind leaving me free to enjoy “ In France They Kiss on Main Street ” reads like an excursion into charge was sufficient to make the be aware of the Bicentennial the many original tunes written 50’s nostalgia and sounds annoyingly insincere ~ particularly its refrain date a financial success for the theme in their campus events this by either Perla or Grossman. Ex­ — “ rolling, rolling, rock n’rolling. . .” Lawson’s. year. cept for a solitary up-tempo blues, Production, musicians, and a lack of melodies are the main The Tralfamadore Cafe, the tunes driven by Alias were problems of Hissing of Summer Lawns. If Joni Mitchell continues her He recommends that if anyone generally a very good place to excursions into jazz, hopefully, she w ill improve on these weaknesses or has any ideas, suggestions or listen to music, was a bit crowded fast and heavily rhythmic due to Alias’s power drumming. Alias, . she w ill be in danger of losing her status as one of the finest talents on questions about the Bicentennial, and at times too noisy. The mood the music scene today. they address them to Col. Smith. may have been influenced by a formerly with B.S. and T., com­ few distractions early in the first plemented Perla extremely well of two sets. A minor incident in­ for Grossman to show his virtuosi­ volved a ruptured g string on ty on a tenor saxophone which by Gene Perla’s electric bass. The coincidence or not sounds very Jazz Lovers: *Good News* much like the great Dewey Red­ trio weathered the anoyance till by Darlene Nowak harmony and dynamics for what man. Broadway offers the concert Feb. another guitar could be found. Cool, round tones spiral out of they are; great music. 8 at 4:00 PM. On the local music Then in an apparent fit of frustra­ Jack Ledwon’s electric piano; Based at Buffalo Blessed Sacra­ While the Stone Alliance Trio scene, there may be no happier tion, Perla yelled vociferously Neil Hamlin answers on the bass. ment parish for three years, the may not be an innovative group, it experience than Good News. across the stage at Steve Soon Alan Creech, Rich Bisesi, group performs at local churches does offer first-rate quality jazz Grossman, the tenor-player who and Rachel Stahlka are throbbing and organizations. Their most re­ for the limited jazz audience in had suddenly stopped playing. Buffalo. smooth harmony to the beat of cent free concert for the young, Wick To Speak Jim Palys behind the clear, strong enterprising Timon Association The Administrative Manage­ Don't miss the Phi Gam m a Nu TGIP in the SCC this voice of Tonly Galla. The Good for the Arts exhibited a rising ment Society of Canisius College News Singers are really good acclaim for their talents by a would like to extend an invitation afternoon. news to fans of modified rock, retinue of all ages. The Good to the College Community to at­ rockabilly, and jazz, but their v ir­ News concert experience w ill be tend its annual “ Education Starts at 3:00 P.M. tues go beyond good music. “ We presented Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4:00 Night,” Monday, February 9, in play music with a message, eter­ PM at Our Lady of Blessed the Student Center Cafeteria. nal music,” says group leader Fr. Sacrament Church on Geo. Urban Cocktails w ill be served at 5:45 Jack Ledwon. Blvd. in Depew. The Jesuit parish PM, and dinner w ill follow at 6:45 THE CANISIUS COLLEGE The warm sounds of Good News of St. Anne’s on Em slie at PM. Many people prominent in can be appreciated both for quali­ diverse businesses throughout the CORPS OF CADETS PRESENTS ty and message. Much of their area w ill be in attendance, in­ repertoire is originally based on ROTC Plans cluding Mr. John G. Wick, presi­ bibilical texts or personal ex­ dent and chief executive officer of perience; “ I want to testify/What Winter Ball Merchants Mutual Insurance Co. MEMORIES Jesus has done for me,” sings The Canisius College Corps of and its three subsidiary com­ Tony Galla in his composition Cadets w ill sponsor their 24th An­ panies. A FORMAL MILITARY BALL “ Time is Slipping Away,” title nual Winter Formal Ball on Mr. Wick will speak on song of the group’s second album February 13, 1976 at the Holiday “ Management in Perspective.” {M aranatha was the first). In­ Inn, Grand Island, New York. Duly able to give valuable insight FEB. 13, 1976 novating modern interpretations The evening w ill begin with an into such matters of management, of the Gospel is a primary objec­ Open Bar Cocktail Hour from 7 Mr. Wick is a 1949 graduate of HOLIDAY INN, GRAND ISLAND tive, but as Tony reminds, “ We’re o’clock until 8 o’clock in Flan- Canisius and is a director of the not here to force it on the nigan’s Night Club. Dinner w ill be Liberty Bank and Trust Company, 7 8 P M. COCKTAILS — OPEN BAR audience.” served from 8;30 until 10 o’clock The Buffalo Evening News, the 8:30-10 — DINNER Good News never goes more in the Grand Ball Room. Wine w ill Buffalo Braves, Bernal Foam 10:00-2 A.M. — MUSIC BY JAY MARAN than halfway; the infectious ex­ also be served with the meal. Products Company, Inc., the SMA citement of the singers es­ After dinner, dancing w ill last un­ Education and Research Founda­ tablishes a fully sharing com­ til 2:00 AM with music provided tion, the New York State TICKETS: munity spirit. The audience is en­ by Jay Maran and his Orchestra. Automobile Association, United couraged to join in the chorus of The entire student body is cor­ Bank Corporation, and the In­ $16. PER STUDENT COUPLE songs such as “ Oh Happy Day,” dially invited to this affair. surance Information Institute. He 18. FACULTY, NON-STUDENT the Jamaican “ Hosannana,” and Tickets are available from Pat is also a trustee of St. Mary’s 20. AFTER FEB. 9, 1976 the rousing “ Love Me Like a Zasadil in the Student Center. The School for the Deaf, Kenmore Rock.” Others are free to ap­ price per couple is $16.00 and after Mercy Hospital, and Canisius TICKET OFFICE 883-7000 ext. 687 preciate their masterful use of 9 February, $20.00. High School.