Variety (August 1963)

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_“Wednesiiay, ‘August 28, 1968. a NienT CLUB REVIEWS 53 ‘(Cocoanut Greve,’ 7 a x “ Los Angeles, Aug..22 Barbra. Streisand; Piérson me ; Orch,. Allyn Ferguson. strings; ‘$3. 50: cover, $8: minimum: we “Happy. Days”. will,’ ‘indeea,“be | _ ‘here—19 of them—if Barbra Streis-’ _»-:and-continues to attract: the.record|” ». preaking ‘crowds of her Wednesday. : '(21)-opener. The diminutive-song| ‘stréss:.drew the largest: ‘opening | night crowd since Judy Garland. She has. the. sameé empathetic, : emo. -“tional impact. ‘Many. of. the first. nighters. un: Jive ‘@oubtedly came out of. curiosity, : +, poth: to. sée and hear this. young‘ster, whose preceeding publicity | . has stirred unusual interest.’She’s | ‘prettier than.the reports have-said; a strikingly Vivid © ‘performer. who. emanates :warmth, and” sensitivity: .. whether in song: or-very. carefully “... gelected. patter .in ‘between. And “she’s. ‘well: groomed, dressed. simply: “in a Satin’ midshipman-style. blouse jects .in her-songs.. To dissect: Miss: Streisand: “as: a te ote While ‘she. has PY good voice; it is | ing. sounds. She’ is, ‘howéver, ‘a su _perb. actress ‘who: has: achieved. the. ‘power to put every bit of.emotion |}. : and Communication -possiblein -her | delivery. ‘She: believes -inwhat ‘she is doing:and directly: gets. her ‘mes ... gage across: She has good ‘speech, ‘allowing her. to sustain: “with. ease,. the. tones. generally: rolling on..the ‘vowels. with life and fluidity. Simi: larly,. her: phrasing: is excellent, in ; dicating Superb. musical, taste. | “ner, : ~ and her specialty,, “with ‘Tight comedy. a cag hy ‘Miss ‘Streisand’s. ‘accompanist. Peter. Daniels.backs handsomely. : Allyn. ‘Ferguson rhythmic strings play in “fer-show... Dale: : " Nawgiet, S Sparks. Nev. Sparks, Nev:, Aug. :22.. : Tony “Martin, who. hasn't played ‘the. “Reno-Sparks-Tahoe | area for four years, returned to.a packed: v~opening. hight house ‘rewarding | him. with sustained ovations :dur-') _ing his. 45-minite. class entertain“ment ‘package. . ‘Martin “gives | more ‘than gen: erously. ‘of . his -taents—and.. he has. a lot to ‘Bive.: In ‘perfect vocal: con-. . You,"In “My Dreams. ” In. this: out-ing --he gives: of Wine. and. ° Roses;” .. Along With the Breeze,” “Lullaby: ":of Broadway,”’ : “Ayalon, a -and: “There” s.No Tomorrow.” _ Enhancing his. powerful. baritone is the vocal: backing on. some titles by: a mixed foursome ‘composed: ‘of. Carol .Turnblow, Sally Grey, Tom . “Group ‘is: impressive | ‘on -four-way:.. choral | “work and on ‘individual solo stuff: Miss: Grey goes it duo for. top: _ Allison : and. Joel . -Weist. ‘result : with Martin. on “Long * ‘AS .: She Needs Me” and Miss Turnblow . tion of . “Allison .takes ‘the’ ‘solo. : “spot with. “AS: Time Goes. By”. then. later 7 doubles — ‘with headliner. re .the. gaming. -tables; * ‘a proposed a pic. on his career and -boozing. Al -Sendrey. expertly batons: ‘the ‘Foster. Edwards Orch in impressive. Percussion.’ chores. arrangements. . “are handled. by Ron: Kramer “in + capable fashion: —. Pat. Cooper, new to this area, re displays. alot of standup” ability |'t with, fresh” material’ covering’ jet |” “flights, domestic” life, Neapolitan: nuptials, and a vidshow: aired.from 4 Puerto: Rico:. In. the later. routine, in .‘mixed .Spanish-English,. are ‘Cary. . Grant, and Gable. His. cockroach-. ‘Killing powder: commercial is: also ‘carbons ‘of Cagney, Lorre, ‘Every :song. in the set isa win; ‘from -her initially: -known: “Keepin’ -Out ‘of Mischief.“ Now,”’: through a ‘jazz-styled. “Lover, Come "Back’. to: Me,” ‘softly: sentimental | “Who Will Buy?,” gutsy. “When: the: -Sun’ Comes Out” .and a°* highly. ar-. .. “‘Fanged’* mixture. of lines’ from ": standards blended jnto “Down With. Love”. and: “Like a-Straw in the. “Wind.” Closing: “Happy Days ° ‘Are | ¢ Here -Again” ‘remains ‘significant | “Tm in Love: : With: Harold agus ‘breaks, show: that ‘distinctive |: a: ‘Martin. treatment: to such as “Days. “Breezi 4B high level; And: she has the sort ence’: “Long 1. As She Needs Me; ” “Three Coins i in. a Fountain,” 7 “Ply. Me to. the: ‘Moon, ” Four: ‘Prove: ‘a valuable .asset to: the ‘act. ..To bridge the titles Martin: takes. " brief. ‘respite. with: clever chatter | Le laugh, stimulus, Comic covers ‘a a | range _ and “works with authority; ©" The George Arnold Singers and. { ‘Dancers..open with:.a production ‘themed ‘around early ‘Hollywood:| ‘names. : Both staging and material | -show originality. ‘wide. Allan Sherman: in: Sept. 2. Chateau | Madrid, N.Y. “Brasilia. Revite’? far. as the. Latin -market. is .cencerned. For, a time, the Aayouts: ‘have: been: in. .the-. elassi¢.. and ‘flamenco . veins. . They now : move into. the. modern rhythms: ‘of: the. ‘South ‘American : countries... ‘and. black -skirt .that increase. the | . dramatic. effect. she so. ‘strongly: pro: -The “Brasilia. Revue, ” -headed. by: Jonas |. Moura,. is a‘compact. and freqtiently |. éxciting. package: with: some. 00d | . dance. designs . evident. : “The. major performer. is: > Moura. 4 whose‘top number is an exhibition’ not ‘a ‘trained’ voice.-: There ‘are’ moments ‘of :: Brooklynese | ‘speech: and: occasional -near-strident: ~whin of ‘a -.frevo, a: Brazilian import which ‘in ‘that country is translated _as.fever.. It’s. fast\-and. flashy .and ‘gives: Moura ..a chance’: to exhibit “superior. dance: discipline. and ‘skill. :is ‘assisted. = by . “Marly: ‘Tavares who. also ‘dwells. in modern. rhythm,’ including ‘the bossa. nova,: and -a briefie. by .Gina ‘Le. Feu a. looker who works in a-getup remin-: ‘iseent of. the late Carmen. Miranda: -The™. song “work. is’ by Rosaly : & “Moura Gilberto ‘Corvan “who. could” have ‘More to doin’ ‘the proceedings . | including .. a ‘longer -spot.: of : their. own .in: which.. they -could’ .make ‘some: greater personal’ identifica | The” sole” “act,other” than: -the dané¢ers,. able. to..impress on. ‘his. -own is. Omar “Izar who. plays .a harmonica. in a-manner. that. brings in. alot: of subtle ‘rhythms. aswell ‘as the stronger: and. forceful beats. of the‘Latin tunes. All the: performers do: well; ‘but: ‘in: most .cases, . there: should : ‘be: a. ‘greater attempt at identification of. ‘the acts.:The. various ~ performers are. integrated. in: a manner that} _stresses ‘ensemble: rather’ than’ in-. ‘dividual: work.’ Most: of: the . -enter|” ‘tainers “are. good. enough to merit. {recognition ‘on . their: :own _and.| one ' should be: given ‘same.. ~:: “pe The Emilio ‘Reyes. orch ‘show: ‘| ba¢ks® well. ‘and ©:-Carbia“provides. “the alternate rhythms. Tony Martin, Pat Cooper, George 2 ayia “Arnold ‘Singers . &Dancers (18),-| von Foster. Edwards: Orch. ag). _ Ji ose. “Fairmont, Ss. ¥. San Francisco, “Aug. 23. ‘Two -major ‘virtues give her: a lot of help. She has ‘a very-warm. ‘voice : when she sings. ballads: and. it projects. the. romantic, nostalgic or personal. emotion ‘of: the. song .at. of natural. ability: to take -the-.audi They: go. ‘because: -she. ‘sings ::well ‘and they'll. come back: because they. are not ‘disappointed. On. ‘the ‘other ‘hand, : the: “rest! of her informal: patter is great: and quickly ‘establishes. ‘a Yapport ‘be| tween’ her’ and the. audience . that. .’: turns ‘in: éommendable interpreta-|18 of great ‘help to her. “Till There ‘Was: You.’ wy. “Misty” ‘and’ “Little. Girl Blue” are ‘highly -effective. numbers for her. -She: also does.aii’ ‘a. capella | version of Billie: Holi|: bday’ 's “God Bless the ‘Child” .which. 1 is less. than’ maximal: effective. Rest. ‘of show consists of Vegas big’ band |: | flagwavers which are. brash,. loud |. and’. mood-shattering -in a room 7 _,| ike the” Venetian Room. which’ ‘is hard’ to warm -in front. Elsewhere. ‘they: may be ‘effective, however. sympathetic: pianist, aids her “Role... Ll. ‘seph Mele. Orch, Frank Marti}. | comedy. lilt. to. the Copa’ show this” . session... The songstering. of ‘Jerry. “1 Vale and. the funstering of Ronnie. | Martin. are lighthear ted ‘and. with ; “Jonas | DOU’ ant€nough to’ keep. the. end-. | Moura, Marly Taveres;. ‘Omar Izar, Gina. : Le Feu,. Rosaly. &: Gilberto. , “Corban, Liné (4); ‘& Carbia ‘Orehs; $5. 50 minimum.. and. amiable. mood.. : Emilio Reyes | sug’ well over the years. via. his: | Columbia’ diskings and the onstage |. "Angel ‘Lopez &. Sons. continue 46 TPT ise’ of -many of his) waxings’ “pioneer ina lot. of: directions ‘as | i ‘able .manner and easy ‘song-sell,. ‘dramatic items; are plusses” that’ put’ the: ‘audience’ on his side. He}. ‘terest . all the way.: . with ‘a breezy: rgndering of “Will You Stiil.:.Be Mine,” . conceived. repertoire «that “eovers: Pops, . showtunes: and -seyeral. big. Tomantie” on® Leave « You,” -wistfully...charming:| : effective” on. “breezy on. “Lulu’s Back In Town”) no and .. effectively hard-hitting on. ['* : With : ‘a flair. for -the -foibles that” “| ence. can identify. with: are pushed “Camelot” . bit,’ a la Richard: Bur could become -his: trademark.. ‘ing: the: ‘vocals, are holdovers, and -the musical crews. led. by’ Joseph . ‘Mele -and: ‘Frank ‘Marti-continue ‘to. terpsters. ; 2 drink. ‘min. : “Teel! ‘the. next two weeks, unusual -as..that" ‘maybe for: the: Slate “Bros. Keely ‘Smith, with: Jeff. Lewis;| Singer Vie Dana, making-his third ‘Ernie Heckscher Orch. 4); $8. 50 cover:. | by comic Dave’ Ketchum, both. -per {formers clean, “wholesome and. en “Keeley. ‘smith. shapes. aS! 2. first , ‘rate single .on the. basis ‘of this | gig :in ‘which ‘she. carries the ‘cold: . Venetian. Room by: the force of her: ‘warm: personality: ‘and cher. Ayrie . ‘vocal. ‘manner, ~ --trol,” he wins. complete.. ‘attention | we from opener. “Gonna Swing To-. night” until he bows off with. “See. ‘himself a ‘completely: capable young. *: | curity: ‘Working upto: his: eurrent Dolton. record of..““More,”’ the theme {music from “Mondo: Cane,” young‘ster goes.through a solid: ‘coliection ‘of. “intensely ‘delivered. Swingers, Land: “In Other Words. * All are | rhythmic: and sung in clean, sharp. | speech “and. nicely.’ ‘modulated ‘de-| livery. “Danke ™ Schoen”: .has ‘good | ‘Toll, :-most of -thesongs done as: | hard ‘Sell ballads with. a ‘definite:|.. ‘into her’ confidence: ‘that : ‘marks the top: ‘performer... “Her..show -is: replete. with asides. .. ‘} andad :libs. concerning . her. Louis: | Prima days’ and she should...drop these. Nobody, goes to ‘see her be-. cause She.-used tobe. with him. is.a comfortable comic. who: ‘works ‘finto -a variety’ of jokes is well de-| ‘signed.and. he does.'a. successful. ‘audience | -identification .Sex.. patter |: Backbone of her: repertory is’ the’ |. group . of ballads she. has cut. on ‘disks. Things such. as “What Kind | | of Fool .Am “I” (with. slightly. re-. ‘vised.: lyrics), ‘dynamic. as most comics..who.-play ‘this room.and ‘would be a-top at ““LAntrobus, with John Junkin, Sane}, Jess Lewis, a very ‘versatile and. ininimum. throughout. and .‘the whole..show}.” {adds up to..a ‘good night’s: enter| ‘tainment and: firms: up .the. idea’ that Keeley Smith. is here: on: her’ own: tostay. “Mills Bros. ° open ‘Aug. 29, : “seems ‘to -have given. up its: policy| ‘Of taking a ‘satirical swipe’ .at the. Establishment, and its:latest revue, authored: by. John Antrobusyhas! Copacabana, N:. YY Jerry Vale, Ronnie Martin, Faye. Dean & ‘Ralph Young,. Copa -Girls (8); staged. by: Doug: Coudy; Jo--there: are many uneyen patches. Band; minimum $6. 50-$7. 50. Phere’ S 8 _ pleasing musical and |zany. and click “Bedsitting Room.” revue, but not with equal sutcess. ‘and-Glory,” but :the. ‘promise ‘is of-August | nitery goers in a: “Bay Vale’s:. ‘paritoning . as: worked ‘a shopping basket and another ° in work ‘out. extremely well. His like even when::“he belts the: more | sor. Both these sketches are effec tively and -wittily developed. ‘There also, knows’ the’ values “of pacing is also-a biting. comment: on the ‘so his: close to 50-minute set. offers. ‘a. variety. of. ‘moods :that.. holds: in ‘Vale’ opens “his. song package’ | Mepain give ‘lively: performances gnd_— sustain’. . audience... and: then through most: of the: show. works his ‘way through’ a ‘cleverly1 THe ‘author ‘claims © ‘that “In ones. of Italian origination... He’s | “Tf Ever .I “Would ‘|minster Abbey: for a limited season.” new and: as zany as he. believes. a Myro. + on “Old: ‘Cape Cod,’” emotionally. ““Mama;” charmingly | “Lonesome Road.” In-all, it’s al Palmer ‘House, Chi well-rounded : affair. ‘anid | well ‘ap| “shins newt REO, Aug: 2 : Preciated. . | George Tapps. & His Dancers (4); Martin: isa: bright. yourig: ‘comic ‘Norm. ‘Krone. ‘Orch (95: $2. 50 attract. the nitery. crowds. Tv-isms, “cover: Yiddishisms, -Momisms: and as-.|. sorted: stuff. ‘that . the. Copa audi| the: capacious Empire: Room, So: it | with 4 sharp: sense’ of delivery and’ reflects -on.the professionalism bf timing: for maximum. effect. His ton,. holds-up asa. solid. -etitry that; timate and cozy despite the wide ‘| open. spaces. The stopgap bookin . The productions. numbers, “with P P pen e Faye. Dean & ‘Ralph Young. ‘lead-. dish...out a proper beat for the: _ Gros.. “ paced. -in ‘an hour’s span. Jimmy. “Nelson’s _ nifty. ventrilo ‘Slate Bros.; 1 LL. ‘A. es." Bas Angeles, Aug: 23. Wie Dana, ‘Dave Ketchum, Bud dy : Mossinger Prio;” he 50° cover , ‘Humphrey Higsbye all come in for “At: could ‘easily ‘be be. > Eanily siete: and craftsmanlike and. . seemingly ‘spontaneous. ‘Nelson climaxed the appearance’ at. the club, is joined youngsters | from ‘the audience: who perched. on his: -kneeIt is a win tertaining. { ning: stunt. 7 Dana, just out of a “sixcmaonth The Tokyo ‘Four are vocally pro-. military’ ne continues to prove. ficient: and: have a. certain. novelty Singer. His rise ‘has been charted: the George. -Tapps . Dancers; ‘held smoothly* and. ‘apparently with ‘sSe terp and. colorful costumery.. They do 20 minutes in the: opening ‘spot, particularly ' striking. ‘with medley of. “Sweetest “Sounds,” “Tonight” ‘in ‘itself. | Sept.’ 3. Les. Jazz: ‘Worksop. Ss. Fe swing beat. One distraction. is his]. ‘San Francisco, Aug. :23.. frequent finger-snapping. . a Ji immy smith ‘Trio; -Ketchum, a regular on. the “I’m. minimum. Dickens, He’ s Fenster” teleseries, “ in light, -easy style through’ series. of developed | jokes: ‘and. story . pat-: ter. Not a-yock comic, he gets. generous laughs with. clean: and fre-: quently. fresh material: Telstar lead office. attraction in. ‘the kind of | and John Coltrane. _The organist «kicks u ae -wild. and an. amusing beatnik: military © org r physical. bit. “Performer: ‘is. not: as: ‘drums. traction . for. . suburban or, family’ “Although the jazz fans “will hold ! rooms.. Buddy Mossinger trio. packs both. acts ‘suitably. . Dale. of the “amplified _ organ: which | Smith plays. Is ‘2. Jittle overbearing |. {forthe casual customer, and clubs | should’ keep this in ‘mind:. His ‘set _when.:caught. was riainly. , blues’ and. included long ° _ passages. —— me ‘The Establishement, © -.) Kendon! -: _ -. London, Aug. 20. . “In: ‘Praise. of Britain,” by..John dra Caron and. Bob. McBain. $4. 50: 1 flair for. “personal. ‘dramaties. He “The. Establishment Club: in. Scho: Grant. ‘mannerisms, . rocking back: ‘tual Playing, and this.is good. for. : the audience, which loves it. |. | Rafe. . : an 1 odd,: and. fer from . satisfying, oe content. .Thé hour-long show has. its: moments ‘of fun and humor, but} bors, -Antrobus is. an. offbeat ‘writer, |-who came. into. prominence as: co‘| author; with Spike Mulligan, of the |: It starts promisingly with a record-: ing of the. chorus -of “Land: of Hope | ‘only | occasionally fulfilled: ‘There:| are a ‘couple of typical goonish-items, : suchas: a man. who cannot. ‘bear to. touch the rubber. gripof |. which ‘a: uniformed, official. -arrives” to. take head, chest and. inside leg : |'measurement of one of the charat-. Fecent: case: of. Dr.. Stephen ‘Ward, |. whic packs a. satirical:-wallop.-The |, three’ members’ of the cast,. John { | dunkin, Sandra . Garon: and. .Bob| ‘interest Praise‘of Britain” is a new reli-| gion, and he has “every hope that the show ‘will transfer’ to: West-' Unfortunately, it is not: as. all ‘three acts on the present bill: that. they made-the house seem in-. probably won't. draw. well for. lack } of marquee. dure; but the ‘Palmer | House transients. ‘who stop. in. forthe dinner show won't feel they’ve abused ‘their Carte. Blanche card. |' ‘It’s solid entertainment, and briskly |. “quizing in the closing-spot.is flaw| | less and’ witty;.and forall the act’s: | video'exposure it hasn't staled. The. | ‘dummies Danny. O’Day, Farfel. and amusing repartee. and: a couple: of ° vocal. duets, and withal it is.a'slick -yentro ‘exhibition. that is: smooth ‘turn by giving voice ‘to a ‘couple of. -over'from the previous bill, make.a. considerable contribution in: flashy: ‘ Myron: Cohen’ ‘and: ‘Jennifer Mar-. shall * come. -in’ for a. fortnight ‘two, ‘drink. Jazz. organist Jimmy Smith: (who ‘|. has hada: best-selling -LP | cand | -single in “Hobo Flats” and “walk on .the Wild. Side”) -is a’ power|}. house’ act: that is..a: sure. fire’ box: of . riffing: Smith, . -however,, is: ad and release as’ well ‘as: -having-a | definite. 1 tho in blues ~ [has ‘pickéd up ‘some. of: the: Earl j« “Lady ‘Be Good” and forth and dramatizing the ac1 Sahara, Las Vegas | Las. Vegas, Aug. 20. Kay Starr, Don Adams, Jim Na-. Stanley Boys. (4), MoroLandis.-Dancers (16), Louis Basit Orch (17); “produced by Stan ‘Irwin; Spresented by Milton Prell;: $4 minimum. ‘The style.he developed in that}: show is carried: on in. this: new |: OneOf producer. ‘Stan’ Irwin's. surefire attractions, Kay Starr, re turns. to the. Congo Room, this time with a. couple of newcomers to the ‘Vegascene-— Don Adams_ and ‘Jim, .Nabors —and the resulting bash is certain to keep biz brisk for the next four weeks. Miss Starr, looking and sound-. ing better than. ‘ever, wisely concentrates on the ° evergreens; her. songalog includes. “Just In Time,” “Maybe You'll Be. There,” “Wrap Your. Troubles In Dreams, ” “Someday,”.. “It Hurts Me,” “Cotton: Fields; " “Nobody: Till Somebody. Loves You,” “Nobody,” “Side By Side;’ and her trademark, “Wheel of Fortune. ” Latter three numbers: ‘are done hobo attire, and she’s. joined. by: the: hobo .Stanley Boys singers (4) and the -hobo “MoroLandis Dancers (16). in a pleasant ‘finale. Don Adanis presents a solid standup. comedy. routine, much of:. his material being new to the Strip. He ‘neatly . pulls yocks from ‘such: subjects as flying, golf, marriage,.: Land insurance; his timing: and. facial expressions are superb, especially in part-of-the-act conver ‘[sations with ringsiders. Adams is la sterling addition to the Strip’ s devity legion. Jim Nabors, who does ‘his turn with. Miss. ‘Starr, does fine rural {humor of the bashful sort. They do =: amusing parodies, and. heshow Playing, to’ a half empty house is | difficult anywhere but especially at |: eases avell-trained pives with a serious rendition of “Pagliacci.” =| Entire package is backed hy. the. ‘smooth note making of the Louis. ‘Basil -orch: .(17),Curtain-raiser is: a ‘new production concocted by George Moro, a delightfully . nos talgic’ salute to vaudeville called “The. “Old Sahara Music Hall.” Duke. i: kaa; K€. Kansas City; Aug. 23, ‘Guy Marks, Sonja Bonness, Fred: Muro Continentals (3); $2 cover. ‘Guy Marks is a three timer at Eddys’ with his.own registered trademark. on comedy. Much of ‘his materia] has been seen here before, yet there ‘are some new twists. and polish that make it. possibly. even: more palatable: -Singer Sonja Bonness is. doing her second turn at-Eddys’, after ther first show here more than a ‘year ago. She’s on first to. offer 25 minutes of songs, with a strong assist ‘from. specialty keyboard -wor’. from her blind pianist-accom “{panist, Doc Millen. Obviously new on her last trip here, she has gained ‘some composure in h value besides (see New. Acts); and‘} po in her mike pres ence’ and. has stepped well ahead ‘on the singing. She warbles in deep: tones from the top tune list. ‘and has a penchant for songs: of the oldtimers in her mythical trip -from the old Broadway to the new. and. their retrospective en the | modes. of the ‘first 35 years of the. century is a. click miniature revue Marks work is a blend of vocal ‘gyrations, impressions and his own satirical touches which. he applies in pantomiming William S. Hart, in jabbing at tv via “The “‘Unbear-ables”. sketch and his late-late Show, ““Wagonload. ” Take off on ‘| network. opera in which he does ‘| voices of the tenor, soprano, ‘bari {tone and Milton Cross is as good as-anything he has ever. done ‘and LE ‘topnotch piece of comedy: He’s due. ‘back in a year or so, Quin. ‘Ye Little Club; L. A. Los Angeles, Aug. 23. Billy. Storm: two-drink minimum, + Even. on an off night Billy Storm rooms that score. with. Miles ‘Davis | comes through with significant ef| fect that indicates considerable po tential in .nitery and recording. storm ‘in -his: improvisations with -areas for the. young singer. Thursacconipaniment by Quentin Warren. |-day (22). show caught found Storm on guitar:.and Bill ° English . on: having some, throat ‘trouble, but his distirictive delivery and ‘un‘usual style. remained solid enough -still‘for it, the actual sound volume {to pull him through. ..He. has a‘ style and sound: that mixes Johnny Mathis and. Billy Eckstine. Delivery is light in tone, | but ‘powerful, much of it sounding 1 as if. in head tones. Voice has a. Piercing, often strident quality, ‘but. he. uses it with authority: and sells” bad ! motif, ‘while “Sweetest: Sounds,” and’ “pye . Bye Blackbird” are stylized: Jazz. Singer is in’ two more. weeks, ‘backed: well by Jack Smalley. and | Paul: Suter. Marilyn: ‘Burroughs alSo" holds over, oe Dale.