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liSINSIMINEOMIENSNEMOSSAMMOSOMMP A "TWO SIDES OF LOVE"-Dick Williams- Die -k Capitol ST 1600 JAll PICKS OF THE WEEK A very capable singer with an easy gait and straightforward musical thinking, Dick Williams provestriple -threatabilitieshere by having penned the arrangements and leading the ork "AL (HE'S THE KING) HIRT AND HISBAND" and chorus. As the title indicates, is con- -RCA Victor LPM-2354 cerned with the bright romantic doings and Dick The excitement generated by Hirt's audiences, digs in groovily for "Lucky In Love" and "Put critics and the music world in general is matched On A Happy Face." Side two reverses the pattern only by the powerful, sweet and sturdy tones through moody treatments of "I Should Care" emitting from the bearded one's trumpet. His is and "Can't Get Out of This Mood." Pleasing date. a clarion call back to NewOrleans, dominating all who play with him. Hear how he naturally assumes command of all three groupswhich back him on this set. Tunes include "The Jitterbug "NAKED CITY"-Jack Cost nzo and his Orch. Waltz," " Me Blues," "Christopher Columbus" and "I Love Paris." Huge commercial potential. NKI'D_ )I -Liberty LST 7195 61r cc-3-r.A.,..r-z-z- Latin percussionist Costanzo here heads up a big brass -oriented ork playing a collection of themes; from TV, Broadway and the flicks. These familiar " IN PERSON AT THE BLACK - items are freshened by the approach here which, HAWK, SAN FRANCISCO"-Vol. 1-Friday .NEVNIT Night-Columbia CL1669Vol.2-Saturday though relying on a base of Latin percussion, IIJES Night-CL 1670 maintain a constantly interesting level. Selections OttISDIV Thankfully, these first "live" recordings of the include"NakedCity,""PeterGunn,""Mr. Miles Davis group were made in the compatible Lucky," "Carnival" and "Summer Place." Stereo atmosphere of the Blackhawk, for the conviviality is a big asset to the colorful ork doings. of the place guaranteed a relaxed session. Except for the tunes, both disks are fairly similar-both maintaining the superb good taste and supreme artistry that has marked all of the Davis' group "LAWS FOR DANCING"-Maury Laws-Time recording. On volume one he plays "No Blues," S/2040 "All of You" and "Bye Bye Blackbird" among Laws has welded together a big band in the pre- others; on the second set he plays "If I Were A cision manner for an engrossing stereo -balanced Bell," "Oleo," "So What" and 3 others. Both sets attack on a dozen fine old chestnuts. Ideally, the will sell extremely well. dance beat is never neglected, for this music was meant specifically for dancing. Lineup comprises such swing era favorites "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Jersey Bounce," "Moonlight Cock- "PRE-BIRD"-CharlieMingus-Mercury SR 60627 tail,""Music Makers" and",Marie.'A very The title derives from the fact that the Mingus "musical" outing. pieces were written before Mingus' introduction to the work of Parker, when Ellington was his major influence. Two Ellington pieces complete the tribute. But the performances are strictly "SONGS FATHER TAUGHT ME"-Father Jos- post -Bird, more precisely-current Mingus. They FATIOITANIff eph Dustin (C.S.S.R.) and His Red -Hot Banjo- contain w striking individuality, a militant drive, FATHER JOSEPH DUS Riverside RLP 97509 heavy emphasis on church music. Performing & MS RED HOT SA$JO Surprisingly, or not, Father Dustin does play a with Mingus are many of his familiar sidemen: "red-hot" banjo in the style of its heyday, the , , EricDolphy, 20's. Here, in his LP debut he plunks delightfully . Included are two "songs" sung through a program of perennial's, such ideal by Lorraine Cousins that adhere to the now -es- banjo vehicles as "Chinatown, My Chinatown," tablished Mingus pattern. Excellent offering for "Bye Bye Blues," "Bill Bailey" and "I Get the Mingus fans. Blues When It Rains," even singing a couple of lines here and there. It's great fun listening. "THE YOUNG LIONS"-Vee Jay LP -3013 The composition of the group and the mean age are clearly indicative of at least one jazz trend- that of youngsters showing the way out of the morass of confusing trends and directions. Here, "THE ART OF SINGING"-Carlo Menotti- Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Frank Strozier, Chancellor CHLX 5020 and Louis Hayes (or Albert Budding young songsters have an opportunity Heath) dig in hard for a pungent, groovy session here to learn some of the finer points of the art in which blues and "soul" play a big hand. All from the man who is credited with teaching many perform with zeal and enthusiasm resulting in an of today's top vocal stars. The two -disk set con- 1E1 Mtn., exciting jazz package. The five tunes played are tains lengthy exercise patterns as well as spoken ESTnows... eaC114161011....1LBUIT all originals by members of the group. lessons; the liner notes are well -detailed. Many will appreciate the package. "JACK'S GROOVE"-Jack Sheldon-GNP 60 The lineup of the Sheldon -led bands here read like a who's who of west coast musicians. They "CARTER FAMILY MEMORIAL ALBUM"- perform too with their expected excellence, pro- Bill Clifton and his Dixie Mountain Boys-Star- viding Sheldon with a crackling good album for CASTE' MIRY MEMEHALALBBP day SLP 146 his leader debut. The writing for the nine and ten With the passing of Doc Carter last year went piece aggregations also shines. There's nothing one of the greatest traditions of American moun- heavy or unwieldly here and the groups move tain music. Now, Bill Clifton, one of today's most with the efficiency of a combo. Selections include talented exponents of the Carter family's musical "On Green Dolphin Street," "Julie Is Her Name," heritage, offers standout performances of mem- "Anyhow" and "I Had the Craziest Dream." orable Carter songs, among them "Green Fields of Virginia," "My Clinch Mountain Home" and "Old Cottage Home." An able group supports Clifton in the traditional manner. Album is of interest to folk music enthusiasts and the country HIGH FIDELITYmarket. CLASSICAL EWAN MacCOLL "EWAN MacCOLL SINGS BRITISH INDUS- ISIMIFTIE OM 1E420 TRIAL BALLADS"-Vanguard VRS-9090 ..1( *ow ottt Nowa CHABRIER: "Espana," "Suite Pastorale," "Fete British industrial songs-weavers, miners, rail- Polonaise," "Danse Slave," overture to "Gwendo- ways, factories-provide a wealth of fascinating line"-Paul Paray conducting the Detroit gym - folk material. Ewan MacColl is a leading collector CHABRIER phony Orch.-Mercury SR 90212 of these songs, has written a few himself, and is DEMI SYMPHONY Five short pieces by Chabrier comprise a relaxing, one of the most charming and engaging per- P PART easily enjoyable light -classical issue by Paray formers in this idiom. Above all, he is genuinely and the Detroit Symphony. The immensely pop- authentic in his approach. In this album he per- ular "Espana" is unfolded in all its spirit and forms such as "The Collier Laddie," "The Work enthusiasm and colorful melody. The other pieces of the Weavers," "Fourpence a Day," "The Iron are also accorded sympathetic readings. Stereo Horse" and 11 more. A stunningly beautiful folk brilliance is outstanding here. collection.

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