GOLD DUST: 1/28 JEAN WEINER over Atlantic City's Network; RICHARD LEIBERT, New 9/35 England's REGINALD DIXON over WPG; JOHANNA GROSS, Cincinnati's York 's WEAF; GORDON JOHNSON, GSB, GSD, GSI; FRANCIS J. CRONIN WLW; F. ARTHUR HENKEL, Nashville's Buffalo's WBEN; JESSE CRAWFORD, over WORC, Worchester, on the Yankee WSM ... 11/29 GEORGE LATCH, Loew's New York's WJZ; EDDIE DUNSTEDTER Network; CARL COLEMAN, WGR in Rochester ... 1/30 EDWARD C. MAY, teams with Ransom Sherman on St. Buffalo. Rochester's WHEC ... 12/34 WILLIAM Louis' KMOX "Laugh Clinic"; SQUIRE That should do it for this time. MEEDER, New York's WJZ; RAY BERRY, HASKIN, Rochester 's WHAM; STAN­ Solong,sourdoughs! Rochester's WHAM; LEW WHITE, NBC LEIGH MALOTTE, New York 's WJZ ... Jason & the Old Prospector world would be better off if we could get SWEET AND more recordings from this artist. The LOVELY. Gerry selections are; "I'm Beginning to See the Gregorius at the 3/18 Light," "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Wurlitzer in Uncle Square," "Satin Doll," "The Nearness Milt's Pipe Organ of You," the immortal George Gerswin; Pizza Co. restaur­ "S' Wonderful," "Strike Up the Band," ant. Available from "Our Love is Here to Stay," "I Got Rhy­ Terry Robson, P.O. thm," "They Can't Take That Away From Box 06796, Port­ Me," "A Foggy Day," "The Man I Love," land, OR 97206. "Rhapsody in Blue." High bias Cr0 2 dolby ca~tte only. $9.00 The instrument is another excellent postpaid. Overseas $10.00 postpaid in example of what's happening in England. U.S. funds. Even though it has eight ranks, it has a very big sound and a beautiful blend. It WOW! Recordings of this quality are just can't be faulted . few and far between . Since I have been Recording engineers could , and pro­ reviewing, this is only the second record­ bably should, be taking lessons from ing that deserves a rave. Even though John Leeming. The listener hears the this recording was made at a pizza es­ FORTHE RECORDS organ and the room, and this theatre has tablishment, there is not even the slight­ a lovely acoustical environment. We al­ est hint of pizza organ fare . It is pure ways get this quality from Mr. Leeming. theatre organ at its best. You won't be disappointed with this the presence of the instrument , and the tape. Bob Shafter The organ at Uncle Milt's has been ambience of the room. This is an alive -~ recently rebuilt and revoiced . Bob Han­ 2 recording . The tapes are BASF CrO , Manufacturers, distributors or individuals sen, the head technician, deserves praise real-time dubbed , and dolby B. sponsoring or merchandising organ ra::ordings for so perfectly finishing this organ . It is This tape, in some senses , could be are encouraged to send review copies to the both delightful and thrilling . It has an called a study in what happened when Record Reviewer, THEA TR£ ORGAN, ensemble which should make organ 4633 S.t.: Brookside Drive, #58, Milwaukie, everything is right. I'm sure I'll enjoy this Oregon 97222. Be sure to include purchasin g technicians sit up and take notice . It is a tape just as much many years from now. information (postpaid price, ordering address) splendid example of a concert-capable When is the next recording coming and a photo of the artist which need not be returned. theatre organ. out? Bob Shafter Mr. Gregorius' performances are su­ perb, polished , tasteful, subtle , in a word ASTRA 1983. Nigel Ogden at the 3/8 perfect. His arrangements are very Christie in the Astra Theatre, Llandudno, orchestral, with phrasing that could only North Wales. Available from COS Tapes, Do You come from an intimate knowledge of the 23 Aveling Park Road, London El7 4NS lyrics; this, and flawless execution have England. Price is $10.00 postpaid airmail. Know all combined to leave the listener with a Dolby ca~tte only. Any sense· of the rightness of the interpreta­ COS tapes come through once again. tions. As an example, "Summertime" An impromptu session , no rehearsal , no Young has been played by many organists , this retakes, has produced a recording that is the first time I have heard it played might be called inspired. It's often diffi­ Organists? RIGHT, and each selection is like that. cult to believe there are only eight ranks, They are as follows: Jeanette MacDon­ so well did Mr. Ogden use the organ, and ald favorites; "San Francisco, " "Sweet­ so well were the acoustics of the theatre heart," "One Alone, " "Ah! Sweet Mys­ The rules and regulations for the captured. 1988 Young Organist Competition tery of Life," "Beyond the Blue Horizon;" Nigel Ogden has to be one of Eng­ then we are favored with "Always," have been sent to all chapter pres­ land's premier organists . I've had the idents. If you know of a talented "The Waltzing Cat," "Taking a Chance opportunity to hear his work in a number on Love," "Dambusters March," "Sweet youngster (age 13-20) who might of venues , and he always does an excel­ be interested in entering, contact and Lovely," and finally , selections from lent job. This recording shows great Porgy and Bess; "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin," your chapter immediately so he depth of feeling and an almost uncanny can start preparing for the com­ "Summertime ," "It Ain 't Necessarily understanding of what the music wants, petition. If you have questions, So," "A Woman Is A Sometime Thing," coupled with great technical ability which contact Lois Segur, 1930-30I "I'm On My Way." leaves the listener comfortable in the West San Marcos Blvd., San The recording engineer, Fred Armen­ knowledge that they 've just heard some­ Marcos, California 92069. trout, has shown great skill in capturing thing outstanding. The theatre organ THEATRE ORGAN MAY/JUNE • 27 .