International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

goddess of the organ materialized for our visual delectation. The jacket doesn't say so, but this interesting disc is a re-recording of Mr. Crawford's 78's made on the old Victor Orthophonic label more than 30 years ago. You will hear perennial pop tunes in Crawford's old-time '"movie" style on the Chicago Theatre Wurlitzer. I compare this disc with the original 78's in my collection, and found the re-recording job well done. Some of the songs, not often heard nowadays, are certain to awaken memories. *** COMMAND PERFORMANCE, George Wright. Life L-1006 (stereo). IP has received many requests for the titles and catalog numbers of Wright's organ recordings, making it apparent that IP's projectionist readers have an ear for the very best in organ music. Yes, George Wright is universally considered to be one of the best theatre organists of all time. His playing is dramatically exciting, tonally varied, and gorgeously phrased. Under the enchanting spell of his artistry, the organ comes to life and speaks with the voices of celestial orchestras. How can one artist, with only two feet and ten fingers, summon forth such audio magic from the pipes of the organ? Well, it's nothing short of genius — the genius of a master musician who possesses the heavensent ability of translating mood and feeling into audible terms. COMMAND PERFORMANCE is Wright at his best, but no better than he is in the following discs, also highly recommended. George Wright is always at his best — and the best of all! *** GEORGE WRIGHT PLAYS THE MIGHTY WURLITZER PIPE ORGAN, George Wright. Hifirecord R-701 (stero). Like the foregoing and the following George Wright recordings, this is also available on a monaural long-play disc and on stereophonic tape. *** GEORGE WRIGHT ENCORES AT THE MIGHTY WURLITZER PIPE ORGAN, George Wright. Hifirecord R-702 (stereo) . *** GEORGE WRIGHT'S SHOWTIME, George Wright, Hifirecord R-708 (stereo). *** THE GEORGE WRIGHT SOUND, George Wright. Hifirecord R-710 (stereo). *** THE ROARING 20'S, George Wright. Hifirecord R-718 (stereo). *** THE GENIUS OF GEORGE WRIGHT, George Wright. Hifirecord R713 (stereo). *** HAVE ORGAN WILL TRAVEL, George Wright. Hifirecord R-721 (stereo). *** THE MIGHTY WURLITZER REMEMBERS THE GOOD OLD SONGS, Leonard Leigh. RCA Victor LSP-1795 (stereo). The Mighty Wurlitzer sure goes to town when Minneapolis' Leonard Leigh tickles the keyboards! Talk about organ magic — this one is pure musical sleightof-hand ! The giant organ sheds its majesty and romps to toe-tapping glorifications of pre-World War I jazz. Sheer delight. ** GREAT LOVE THEMES, Dick Leibert. Reprise R-6037 (monaural). Dick Leibert needs no introduction. One of the greatest of theatre organists, he has been staff organist at the Radio City Music Hall for many years, and is also well known for his RCA Victor organ records and his many organ recitals throughout the country. In this record he treats us to some of the most famous love music of all time — themes from the classics which have been turned into popular melodies. Beautifully played on the great Radio City Music Hall Wurlitzer Organ, but just a tiny bit too "serious" to show off the tremendous tonal resources of that famous organ with solo registrations. Highly recommended for a serious dramatic mood. *** THE FAMOUS RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL ORGAN, Ashley Miller. Columbia CS-8230 (stereo). Ashley Miller and Dick Leibert are equally talented organists, but in this disc Miller displays the tonal possibilities of the world's mightiest Wurlitzer to better advantage because his selections are more varied than Leibert's in the preceding record. Organist Miller's artistry treats us to glorious renditions of both old and new pop tunes on one side of this beautifully recorded disc, to exciting "theatrical" waltzes on the other. *** GUS FARNEY AT THE GIANT FIVE -MANUAL WURLITZER PIPE ORGAN, Gus Farney. Warner Bros. WS1409 (stereo). Sometimes jazzy, sometimes sentimental, this disc is just about the best sampling of real theatre-organ music you can get. And no wonder! Gus Farney was employed by the Wurlitzer people in the days of silent movies to perform the Opening Night Concert at the new Wurlitzer Organ installations. Master Organist Farney's musical magic can now be yours for the price of a record. (Continued on Page 14) c^d^SrS ® What it does (Patent Vending) Trademark registered and copyrighted. Patent applied for. The C. S. Ashcraft Mfg. Co., Inc. 36-32 Thirty Eighth Street, Long Island City, N. Y. WHAT the Ashcraft CORELITE Arc Lamp does, makes more sense than HOW it does it. 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