Swing (Jan-Dec 1945)

I CHICAGO P< •^SHANGRI-LA. Tropical paradise, where tables nestle along wall balconies under silvery palms, and you forget your cares over tall, intriguing tropical drinks and superb Cantonese food. The menu tells the story of over fifty delectable dishes prepared after recipes dating back to the time of Confucius. A favorite after-the-theatre spot. 222 N. State. Dea. 9733. ■^YAR, LAKE SHORE DRIVE HOTEL. Colonel YaschenJfo extends a royal welcome to this masterpiece of Russian elegance. The cocktail lounge, with its murals and deep, comfortable sofas, enhances the pleasure of leisurely cocktails, while the Boyar Room beckons with Russian delicacies and the music of George Scherban and his gypsies. Dining at its continental best, under the direction of Louis Steffen. Closed on Sundays. (GOLD COAST). 181 E. Lake Shore Drive. Del. 0222. Bars of Music . . . •A-ADMIRAL LOUNGE. Between the gay piano tunes of Al Mulvaney and the accordion melodies of Joe Petrocelli, evening cocktails take on an added punch. 24 So. Dearborn St. Dea. 6230. ■^-AIRLINER. Takes off every evening with the Musical Counts and boogie-beating General Morgan. Theatrical folk and sleep-dodgers in general usually board between 3 and 4 a. m. for the highest musical flight on record. (NEAR NORTH). State and Division. Del. 0305. ★ALEXANDRIA COCKTAIL LOUNGE. Host Mickey Meyers and his friends always make you feel at home and always on hand to entertain you are Dixie Painter, top-branch warbler, accompanied by Buddy Kirby at the piano and songstress Honey Mellon. Buddy's keyboard capers are particularly arresting. Rush at Ohio. Sup. 5544. *BREVOORT HOTEL. The world-famous Crystal, a masterpiece in itself, offers a wealth of entertainment in the form of community singing, organ tunes, a songstress, and a musical trio. Bob Billings provides melodic diversion at the keyboard when not accompanying Rita Wood's listenable songs, and Marvin Miller's musical trio carry on from there. Edith Hofmeister takes over at the organ on Sunday nights. (LOOP). 120 W. Madison St. Fra. 2363. ★CAFE DE SOCIETY. If it's the best in boogiewoogie you're seeking, drop in at this southside rendezvous for a cocktail and listen to Sherman Crothers, the original "scat man," and the Four Jumps and a Jive. 309 E. Garfield. Wen. 2425. ★CLOVERBAR. Lew Marcus, pianist-composer, is now known as Chicago's finest pianist. Bert McDowell's pianologues are also very much in demand, and, as though that weren't sufficient, there's attractive Lorraine Luehr and her accordion to help keep everyone up late. 172 N. Clark. Dea. 4508. ★RUSSELL'S SILVER BAR. Continuous merry-goround includes Frank Gassi and his Silver Quartet, Lea Roberts, Juanita Cummings, Rose Kane, Marie Costello, Jean Thomas and Ruth Glass, with Chuck Liphardt and his band, providing music and comedy. (SOUTH LOOP). State and Van Buren. Wab. 0202. ★SKYRIDE. The com grows high in "The SkyRooiest Show in Chicago" featuring the "Gay Balladiers." Alternating with this group are Cliff Real, singer comedian, and winsome Irish canary, Mary O'Leary. 105 W. Van Buren. TS OF CALL 59 ★STEVENS HOTEL. At Park Row, is Henri Gendron and his orchestra, with glamorous singer, Lorraine (Sugar) Cain. In this attractive room, with Its ample bar. breakfast, luncheon, dinner, or supper, depending on the hour. (SOUTH). Michigan Ave. and 7th. Wab. 4400. ★THREE DEUCES. The house of jive that won't stand still, has good reason, with star attractions like the original Cats 'n Jammers and Laura Rucker with her incomparable pianologues. (LOOP). Wabash and Van Buren. Wab. 4641. ★TIN PAN ALLEY. Jam sessions, boogie-woogiewise and otherwise, plus down-to-earth song-selling, are attracting Hollywood celebrities as well as our own. which makes for a particularly exciting evening. 816 N. Wabash. Del. 0024. ★TOWN CASINO. This loop favorite is usually jammed to the top balcony with admirers of the music-making Waldorf Boys and alternating Hal Leaming with his Colony Boys. (LOOP). 6 N. Clark. And. 1636. ★THE TROPICS, HOTEL CHICAGOAN. The bambooed interior of this make-believe seaisland refuge is a fitting spot for Sam Bari and his Men of Rhythm, pianist Red Duncan, and glorious singer, Gloria Panico, who entertain you royally. 67 W. Madison. And. 4000. Ultras . . . ★CAMELLIA HOUSE, DRAKE HOTEL. Piano expert, Jerry Glidden and his group of musicmakers provide melody in keeping with the rich surroundings. Personable Skip Farrell remains with his choice ballads. We can't get over the camellia pink satin draperies, festooned near the ceiling with ruby velvet; the candles adorning the white baroque chandeliers; the fan-shaped high backs of the banquettes along the walls. Then there's that white garden gate leading to the bar, with its tropical foliage oojing over the top of white-washed walls; the chintz-covered seats, wrought-iron cocktail tables topped by hurricane lamps — all a welcome sight. Michigan 6? Walton. Sup. 2200. ★MARINE DINING ROOM, EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL. The current Dorothy Hild revue includes the Three Glenns, Russell and Renee and The Ross Sisters. Production numbers of the Hild dancers include a tropical fantasy to the tune "Rum and Coca-Cola," a "Gypsy Camp," dances from "Peer Gynt Suite," and a novelty sequence on the sophisticated side. 5300 Sheridan Road. Lon. 6000. ★MAYFAIR ROOM, BLACKSTONE HOTEL. Phil Regan, the popular Irish tenor, is delighting listeners in his one-man show called. "Songs That Never Grow Old." Selections range from "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie" to "Too-Ral-Loo-Ral-Looral." Don Fairchild furnishes a nice musical background for Regan's ballads, and bandleader Bill Snyder does magnificent things pianowise, in specialties such as "Rhumbolero," "Ridin" the Off-Beat." March 2ncl marks the return of Dwight Fiske, master of sophisticated song and piano, and Dick LaSalle, one-time accordionist, who succeeded the late Neil Bundshu as leader of the orchestra. Michigan at 7th. Har. 7300.