u-icate and intriguing compositions by Smith which are essentially different views of the same themes. Brubeck is obviously stimulated to an unusual degree by the un- orthodox framework and by the presence of a new voice. The recording is really first-rate in all respects and the music in small space is a fascinating diversion from the usual small jazz group product these clays. It is enjoyable on several levels simultane- Gracious listening for ously. As first -quality jazz for background bookshelf or floor with and listening, it is bright and witty; for TWO Jensen speakers. deeper and more concentrated listening it 8--in. woofer, is a fascinating exercise in both individual 111; improvisation and written jazz. Brubeck 'a, high -dispersion tweeter, contributes liner helpful notes. H. J. G. superbly matched. A JAZZ AT THE SHOWBOAT-VOL- Luxurious M-in. UME 3: CHARLIE BYRD TRIO. Charlie genuine hardwood in Byrd (guitar), Keter Betts Berfell (bass), Whited Birch or Knox (drums) In A Mellotone; Funky Fla- menco; Lay The Lily Low & 9 others. Off- Light American Walnut. beat OJ 3006 $4.95 2/ x 11 x 101A -in. deep. Interest: Byrd's best yet At your hi-fi store Performance: Superior Recording: Excellent or write Dept. F, As annotator Tom Scanlan observes, this Argos Products Co., is easily Charlie Byrd's most substantial Genoa, Illinois. album so far because "there are no frills here. No special guests. No flutes. No NEW DE LUXE CATALINA oboes. No bassoons. - TSE-2AS NET No singers. No special $39.95 arrangements. No attempt to do 'some- thing else.' " This is delightful trio jazz played by men who have achieved thorough inte- gration over a long period of working to- gether and who really are a trio rather Products Company than a guitarist with rhythm backing. Bassist Kcter Betts has a big, warm tone, 1 and as Byrd says. "an instinctive sense of Knox a form." Bertell is briskly resource - Add dramatic new realism fill drummer with excellent taste in brush work. Byrd, as has often been noted, plays to your recorded music jazz on an unamplified Spanish guitar; With dramatic Koss Stereophones, you'll and the non -electronic naturalness of YOU'RE "IN thrill to new worlds of stereo sound sound is a pleasure to hear. Thoroughly trained as a classical guitarist, Byrd has reproduction. Your records or tapes sound consummate technique. just as if you had an orchestra seat in. \Vhile I do not always find Byrd's ideas THE CONCERT Carnegie Hall. Through these comfortable particularly challenging nor his emotional Stereophones, you hear music as perfectly force irresistible, he is an excellent musi- as it can be recorded. Add personalized cian. And when heart( in as relaxed a listening and sound perfection to your high context as this, he can be thoroughly di- HALL" WTH fidelity stereo installation. $24.95. verting. The album is certainly one of the better examples of informal, sponta- neous jazz conversation. N. H. A TIGER RAG AND ALL THAT JAZZ- KOSS STEREOPHONES EDDIE CONDON. Eddie Condon (guitar), Rex Stewart (cornet), Cutty Cutshall (trom- bone) Bud Freeman (tenor saxophone), Herb Hall (clarinet), Leonard Gaskin (bass), Gene Schroeder (piano), George Wetfling (drums). Lazy Daddy; Tiger Raq; Sensation ;Rag & 5 others. World -Pacific 1292 $5.98 Interest: There's better Eddie Performance: Rather tired ensembles { ,,U 1 Adil your hf-f1 dealer Ii Récording: Echoey in places Y. .iAi,?i*1+?g.., `\\ Stereo 'i:i T Directionality: OK 1 r or write Stereo Depth: Adequate ' . '- : :_- . This is a generally routine session of Con- J __ - * don -style Dixieland with relatively little ''---r;;--5411-11119751112:1 direction. The rhythm section is occasion- , ally too heavy; and at dines, the ensembles sound logy. The soloists arc good. particu- 4V , INC. larly Bud Freeman. Also effective from US i' 2227 N. 31st St. time to time are the intense Rex Stewart; Wis. the warm, casual Cutty Cutshall; and the M/iwáukeé, pungent Herb Hall. All, however, have OCTOBER 1960 '- bene Schroeder (piano), George Wetfling 9_ - (drums). Lazy Daddy; Tiger Rag; Sensation 7k ' `_..,.~: ? Rag & 5 others. World -Pacific 1292 $5.98 .