— — flnn^^ r^isi:: . ;z Cash ALBUM REVIEWS iiiiiiiMiM IlllBMfflffll ll l l lilliW The Nov Capitol THE FLAMINGOS/THEIR HITS THEN AND *= THE NEW CLASSIC SINGERS— T/ ( lasvit NOW—Philips PH.VI 200-206/PHS 600-206 ST 2440 Singer-/ This latest offering by the Flamingos is in no . On this set, the New Classic Singers sing not one particular mood or tempo. It is all up to date, words but easy flowing one-syllable sounds that danceable music built on a firm r&b foundation. emphasize and enhance the melody. This package, “I Only Have Eyes For You” and the more recent which contains such songs as “A Lover’s Con- “Boogaloo Party” are 2 of their singles on this certo,” was produced, arranged, and conducted by release which is also highlighted by “The Yellow Hank Levine. Two other blue ribbon tracks are Rose Of Texas” and “Brooklyn Boogaloo.” The set “Sukiyaki” and “Bye Bye Blues.” A fine item for should move into prominence quickly. listening pleasure. JAZZ PICK THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW Original Motion — Picture Score—Mainstream Portrait of W V»* 54000/S 4000 PORTRAIT OF WES—Wes Montgomery Trio Riverside 492 One of the latest films dealing with the life guitarist Montgomery, backed by of Christ, Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “The Gospel Jazz Wes Mel Rhyne and drummer George Brown, According To St. Matthew” has received a high organist reaffirms his fans’ faith in his excellence with this degree of acclaim from the critics and should track set of both classic and self-penned score well in this original motion picture score six pieces. From Miles Davis’ “Freddie The Free- LP. Featuring several classical pieces (e.g. Bach’s bright “Moanin’ ” of Bobby Tim- “St. Matthew Passion” and Prokofiev’s “Alex- loader” to the disk is a quick moving exhibition of ander Nevsky) the album should attract movie- mons, the listen to jazz at its best. Buffs should buy goers and classical fans alike. easy to this one. GOD’S HAND IN MINE—Slim Whitman—Im- perial LP 9308/12308 JAZZ BEST BETS After a long hiatus from the country charts, THE ORNETTE COLEMAN TRIO AT THE Slim Whitman has bounced back on the scene in ‘GOLDEN CIRCLE’ STOCKHOLM (VOLUME 2) strong fashion (he’s currently clicking with —Blue Note 4225 “Twelfth Of Never”) and should' do healthy sales The sounds presented to the jazz public in the among lovers C&W with this collection of gospel first volume recorded live during this trio’s ap- items. The super-sweet Whitman vocalizing, set pearance at the Golden Circle, are carried forth to a dozen joy-filled religious tunes, makes for a and amplified upon by this latest offering. With very appealing recipe. Among the tracks are such Coleman on alto sax, violin and trumpet, being titles as “A Miracle Of Love” and “How Great backed by David Izenzon on bass and Charles Thou Art,” in Stockholm addition to the title track. Moffett on drums the sound is pure improvisation. Third stream jazz may be the closest classifying adjective, but it is certainly not prohibitive. MY GENERATION—Who Decca DL 4664/74664 — • • vo srnro - srruto* srrmao srorro a rt*ro tmeo- After smashing through on the British charts PAT BOWIE — FEELIN’ GOOD — Prestige with < their latest workout, “My Generation,” the ‘Peelin'Good! ‘Pat "Bowie PR7437 $- Who may break big among American album with Charles cMcPherson Featuring Pat Bowie’s voice with Charles Mc- buyers Tommy Flynitgaa, A! Hull, Otic Johnaon with this followup LP. Cramming this Pherson’s alto sax, Tommy Flanagan’s piano, A1 debut Decca LP with many tunes penned by lead Hall’s bass, and Osie Johnson’s drums, this pack- guitarist Pete Townshend, the group rocks age is a swinger. It is an offering of real jazz throughout the platter with a frenetic beat that’s with the late night, after hours jam session just right for dance floor enthusiasts. In addition feeling. This is a strong set that should attract to the title groove, the set is highlighted by the attention of the jazzophile. Some of the tracks like “Out In The Street” and “Please outstanding tracks are “Wonder Why,” “They Please Please.” Can’t Take That Away From Me,” and the title song. I SPY/MUSIC FROM THE TV SERIES—Warner RAMBLIN’—The Jack Wilson Quartet—Vault Bros. 1637 9002 The quick moving excitement of this popular This collection of top jazz pieces is all done up TV series is brought to sound on this powerful in the flowing solid sound of the Jack Wilson LP with tunes composed and conducted by Earle Quartet, which features, in addition to the leader Hagen. From the potent title theme on through on piano, Roy Ayers on vibes, Monk Montgomery such exotically dubbed ditties as “Rickshaw Ride,” on bass and Varner Barlow on drums. Such tracks “Away We Go To Mexico” and “Fiesta Del Sol” as Ornette Coleman’s “Ramblin’ ” and John Col- the set should give loads of listening pleasure to trane’s “Impressions” give the group plenty of the average music lover and should provide a sounds with which to show off their profession- special thrill for fans of the show. ally, something they do in fine style. Set is good listening. i>**! CLASSICAL PICKS AS LONG AS THE WIND BLOWS—Johnny Darrell—United Artists UAL 3490/UAS 6490 THE GREAT SYMPHONIES OF DVORAK — JHINTSML1 Country songster Johnny Darrell, who recently Cleveland Orchestra/Szell—Epic BSC 155 WiVWli* decorated the charts with his “As Long As The Devotees of the music of Dvorak or of that of Blows” Wind winner, should score equally well the Cleveland Orchestra under the baton of in the album department with this LP titled after /IV George Szell, should be delighted by this three single. that A warm country-folk flavor highlights .S' .. \ disk offering which contains Dvorak’s “Symphony the session as Darrell sings and plucks Oil Wit; through a No. 7 in D Minor,” “Symphony No. 8 in G Major” - ' ' N •» 1 bevy of country goodies, including his past hit, '» ---V SN. ) _ - - • and “Symphony No. in three f 9 : VJx E Minor.” The . \| V “Green, Green •» — W '..jy. Grass Of Home,” and his latest pieces are truly the great symphonies of this outing, S/rll “Johnny Lose It All.” outstanding composer and the Cleveland does IV U» »rUr»l ( t< || wm them justice in this set. A superb addition to any collection THE MAN CALLED SHENANDOAH—Robert Horton—Columbia CL 2408/CS 9208 MOZART/SERENADE NO. 9 IN D MAJOR/ Robert Horton, who stars and plays the title SYMPHONY NO. 28 IN C MAJOR—Cincinnati role in the TV series “The Man Called Shenan- Symphony/Rudolf—Decca DL 710129 doah,” has cut this LP which leads off with the These two selections from the works of Mozart folk classic “Shenandoah” which the actor/singer are given masterful interpretations by the Cincin- does on the weekly stanza. The balance of the set nati Symphony Orchestra under the strong direc- 9” is a group of country and/or western oriented tion of Max Rudolf. The “Serenade No. tunes which range from the best selling “King (Posthorn) is a wonderfully varied piece and the Of The Road” to the now standard “They Call “Symphony No. 28,” written in 1773, reflects the The Wind Maria” from “Paint Your Wagon.” composer’s youth and brightness. The matching makes for a highly listenable and enjoyable disk. 50 Cash Box—April 30, 1966.