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THERE is a good chance that Orrin Tucker will replace Guy Lombardo at New York's Hotel Roosevelt this Spring. This will surprise some who remember that Tucker replaced Guy in this spot several years ago and failed to captivate New York. But on the strength of his "Oh, Johnny" recording and the sudden prominence of vocalist Bonnie Baker, plus his Lucky Strike commercial, the story may be different this time.
The "Oh, Johnny!" pair — Orrin Tucker and his pretty singer, Bonnie Baker.
Those in the know say the swank Waldorf-Astoria will never book another swing band. Benny Goodman's last appearance did not measure up. More and more the trend is toward sweet rhythm.
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Evelyn Poe replaced Claire Martin with Bob Zurke . . . Rosaline Stewart is the new Babs of the Smoothies . . . Eddie Stone, formerly with Isham Jones, sings occasionally with Freddie Martin.
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Larry Clinton will henceforth record only original and standard num
APRIL, 1940
bers and no more popular tunes.
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Jules Alberti is the latest dance band leader. He was formerly Benay Venuta's manager. He's got a style, too; calls it "tap-a-rhythm" and employs two tap dancers as regular members of his band to employ this clog effect. You can hear him over MBS from Forest Hills, L. I.
Keep your ears tuned to young Bobby Byrne, formerly J. Dorsey's
By KEN ALDEN
trombonist. He's making rapid strides
over Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Robbins Music have just published a unique and valuable piano contribution titled "29 Modern Piano Interpretations of Swanee River." It sells for $1.50 and is a bargain when you consider such renowned though widely diversified composers as Claude Thornhill, Teddy Wilson, Peter De Rose, Dana Seusse, Vernon Duke, Johnny Green, Victor Young. Bob Zurke and Ferde Grofe, have tried a hand at these variations.
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