Variety (April 1964)

Sor oe e hegeeen SC ers ee awl” oc etsegeeeeg ee " eae e. *. 16 _NIGHT CLUB REVIEWS. | Wednésday, April 8 1964 res ‘Basin St. East,N N.Y. | “Pat Collins, Joe: & Eddie, Red -Hudson-Eddie_ Rebert-Tom .H our Trio, Louie : Shelton, Gerald. Tom-: _linson..and Barre Phillips, &. 50 : aa “was a . misfire, ; | Gavin’ and.his: femme. partner : “Maurey Haydn are young enough: Harrah's t by. Art: Barkow. and. new enough ‘inthe trade ‘to’ ‘rescue, their: ‘overplayed attempts: cover . charge. Eastern. bow. of (Migs) ‘Pat: Col lins, elf-labeled “hip” -hypnotist who: has: ‘built a considerable ; fdl-. ‘Yowing. among the: younger -Holly-. wood crowd via a long stand at the}: Crescendo-Interlude ‘there, was an. auspicious , one fora: first: ‘Gotham stand.. The word had evidently spread’ ‘eager. subjects, including some transplants -from the: sexy blond mesmerizer’s Western _ theatre’ of operations. Big experiment. ‘here will be to} see if audiénce grows. as -it did} ..in the California. climate. Opener ‘Sprink| ‘Cross. Orch (16); $3. 50" cover, exposure. to": Sheaid provide renee | rations, shou rovide plenty |: Te eanner t p ; P nae come home’ te Gordon -&.: ‘Sheila: “MacRae.’”” The: MacRaes, of. course, ‘have. never: lived here, -but ‘they. ; Hotel’s| With a collection ‘of: : . have. played. the ‘Shoreham: ores. titles,-and then, as-she’s explaining |: suggested that. it: might. ling of ‘celebs, ‘some’ with previous ‘of columnar tidbits. Basic appeal of -act is,. naturally, funny reactions ‘of. subjects to‘her. commands, . suggestions ‘and ques|: “Blue. Room. every year: since way . tions, The ‘fast. résponse.-to.call | BI the importance-of a lyric, she’s in-| “Carmel. Quinn, Jimmy | Blade E Pe for. ‘subjects probably seemed ‘pe Sua ofa result “pas, been. ‘terrupted by Bubbles’ “séat, .siiiging Orch; “$2. 50-$3 cover | fener ant. also ape aM a Ure suspicious to first-time viewers.. ‘She'd do well “to only -accept as. many as she can work. with. With. _seven males and five females, some were Biven. nothing todo. = ‘Phe’ -physical .bit in. which Migs:|« Collins stretches a rigid-male be-. ‘tween. two chairs, supported. only by his neck.‘and’ .ankles,: could : be used very early as it probably con-. vinced onlookers of authenticity of ‘act more than. any other. bit. . ‘The wide variety of ‘types “mak:. ing: up her ‘first. show gave act.an ‘added > boost --as* it.. included ‘an actress, actor. ‘and. writer. ‘who.ré= acted in some. unusual’: ‘Manners, particularly the’ writer . who -con-. tinually ‘fought Miss. Collins’ con-. trol with hilarious results, : Interlude ' Crescendo Hudson. Opening bit. features Je o@ & Ridie, . Negro singing: duo, who had rough time getting noisy crowd to. listet.: Their vocal. effects, while excellent, t. ' would be “better. showcased’ ‘in a: Their seleé| tions are’ offbeat for ‘Basin Street | = : more intimate spot.. Fast. They: have Nan trapuntal.. Their. . repertoire broad enough to include. folktunes;: real. and. madnufactured;: ‘such bal“Muddy. Old. River,”’.’.a.]" gional. . ‘director,: phoned. “Nazarro: percussions. around the: ‘world—also shows: originality. .. ‘to tell him he ‘was. fired, a.memo}|’' “The -Moro-Lan dig: ‘Dancers op en lads. as weird arrangement by Bob Gibson: of “Frankie and Johnny” andeven. a Show tune—“They Call the. Wind. Maria.” . “But pair. ‘tends ‘to’ stay" on“too! ., long—10 tunes per show is too. hard’ ‘on their. voices; and: unnecessary. Their numbers’ could be shortened | for. better. effect. ‘Singers . have: their. ‘OWN. guitarist, Louis Shelton. ‘too sorry about léayin and.:added (fact that he’s” an. ofayfrom: little: “Py. ay if the protest is. ‘strong ee o -Rock is pointed out, unnecessarily). . House :* has Barre. Phillips: ‘to round out trio.” . During engagement, which winds ! “as: well: May 13, ‘two shows: -will -be.. pre-! sented. Mon. -Thurs., Naree on Fri: Sat. Ella Fitzgerald opens’ May: a so “Robe. Miste er. r Kelly's, chi. Chicago; March: 30.. Frigo. Trio; $2. 50 cover, Until. they invent: a " éomedy : mia chine that. dreams. up -fresh. gags: and punches them ‘across..at com-: puterized. Jevels . of.-exact ‘timing |” Don Adams will. have. to do. And f . he’s doing it very” well at. Mister Kelley’ s ‘to: highly receptive audima ‘Perhaps because of the famaliarity brought. about ‘Dy his: tw. : hos. getting nearly: as} 28e" in every. area ‘in. the country. a--small. stir ‘in: the more discrim:* » man yoel:s. ‘on. his: str igh lines y oe f. ines | the little. performer,’’. Blake said: -exposure, as he is on his: payoffs. ve Adatns. is a-brash,. ‘glib. and gen:. erally inventive. raconteur. despite an -oecasional time-worn anecdote: He covers the subjects. that--affect. us all at one ‘time -or. another, such as a. fearful, ‘airplane flight, | his frustrations on the: golf. course and the. ididcynerasies of wives. He also has: .a neat. -panhto bit | | ‘going in a silent. reading of a sexy. novel, and. shows. a.-nice. thespic } touch’ in| “his ' *takéott “oF “the” ola films. about the: ‘British in India| arid in‘ a. “sketch: on a. ‘school for:| of. young married .life'‘are‘broad “where they ‘ought not..to be broad. ft and their turn shows a. lack . of. discipline and. tightness:. Family” album. It’s a first-rate show | as Thursday's. (2)-opener found the]. Miss. Haydn: ‘is « ‘the: most. frequent. for pure entertainment Walues.. | Basin Street East tables: filled with. ‘significant size; and their regular ‘fortnight ins the city. means’ busy, 1 ery. “hig?” and “hers” team this round;: Sheila. MacRae’s © mimicry of Bar| ‘of music, including a ‘serenade to’ |Allan Sherman;. beginning,. Allan, . | and othérs.”: owner. |. Shelly Davis. isin east with. ‘act ‘to. get it started. Miss Collins is. ably’ backed musically by her:own trio— pianist Eddie‘ Robart, .drummer Tom How: ‘and ‘bass: player. Red. ‘of. camedy ‘and. ‘music; at ey | | tailored to bring out the charms of | ‘Bob. Cr: SSS. . orchestra. : “experimental | ‘sound, always pleasanteven ‘when | 7 using cross harmony ‘or ‘being: con= | is. |. -portedly“removed Nazarro cas’ van tates top: mention: for. “inventive ness; and his . story of .ajanitor: ‘Woods to confirm ' ‘the dismissal. ‘provided. drummer | anyway? I -have-n nt wale Gerald Tomlinson: and. bass. player. for ites cause. er n to fl d ont ‘Lends “meet at the .salary. bait get-|:. }ting,. anyway. I will get. severance | -. i. “/ pay, I suppose, and then: there's’. ing of. Vie Dana and Simmy Bow, } a: few -weeks vacation. pay. At first ‘the Brothers ‘Slate have ‘a bill that. | TT felt ‘like going into’ New.. York | with-.a..club: but it’s almost ‘time | tastes. “Dana. ‘will . be bait: for the ‘| [worried about ‘my.future.‘ There piraaaa jfashler, colony. of saloon. , »/atics. while Bow’'s -popilari Don. Adams. ‘The Turtles, John. ;| certainly. isn’t any. with AGVA, more mature 7 member. Ted Blake. said.that: the -whole™* branch. manager. system is | + being carefillly® ‘checked because of. " “Little ‘Napoleons”. who haye “goné | -Jaek: ‘Haley (Ist V.p.). slate -is “very: concerned | with: the? brancli “man “Marraliss Lake Tahos _-LakeTahoe, ‘March. 29. umpires.. Tanne. “Bubbles, “The. Turtles; the: opening’ -att; | Moro-Landis Dancers (15), ‘Leigh“although: ‘Jimmy: ton Noble :Orch (18);. presented by. Bob... Vincent; would. be. tough: to top by" any at. satire. Standards. ‘Fheir . ‘Spoofs of. ‘folk: ‘songs and: ‘a smart bit of booking; and’ Meader, locale,.. is -w:k. from -his Focus, offender -in this. area’ of -aimless=' : -| around.’ But she retains that clarity ‘+and | purity ‘of. tone. that sets. her. for them in the future. ». Mor. "Shoreham, D: C. . Washington, March. ‘31. posite extreme ‘she’s a. natural: tradGordo n. & Sheila. MacRae, Bob} ‘ing: lines. with Bubbles ina Buck “7.1 &Bubbles routine or: working. tan“Wel-| “The introduction went: “Porgy” ‘and’ Bess"’: medley. . dramatic: “Irma La: Douce,” 8 nk. wickets at Bernard Braloye’ swe | makes with a.couple of stories and “The. act. ‘is: inostly new. for the} Standout in. the:fresh material is. Along” demonstr ation, ‘tux, two.. duo. to’. “Summertime,” bra. .Streisand.-. She. takes: “Miss Streisand” through “several. pieces revival, a. high: ‘point. of the. -turn. Bubbles’ this..is mudder...”..- Fanciers. of ‘the MacRaes: “would the score. | be disappointed, natch, without in-| Expertly.. her. spoof. of..Carol. Channing as a. ‘stanza is. Bill’ Cassilli. Charleston: ‘swinging. type ‘singing |. Meader; in. his new: ‘act. ‘eschews “Bye,. Bye Blackbird,’ when’ the. any: reference to the “First: Family’ greeting, is no longer. a: farewell album; but ‘continues ‘to . accent but. a hello. ae a political satire. He has topical lines. incisive and observant. tlie goodlooking. couple. . He ‘also. earns.-goodendorsement ‘Fine™. ‘showbacking and. . dance. tines, too,. ‘are “provided | by ‘the Carp. . various political. terms.-Some of his = ‘full awareness: of. situations, . both | local.and national. Meader | smartly paces. ‘the. fact, Nat Nazarro__ ae Continued: from. ‘page. 3 =e! -hitting ‘at. Government. subsidies, “economy: ‘move:” Lou’ Smolev:. the’ asters’ re| being: fired-—and the resultant ‘re ‘following from.-'v. p.. Johniiy. the .curtain. with: a. “Winter: Festi Smolev. told: Nazarro that* he was} val”:..production. “Albeit .spring ‘is | being. ‘replaced ‘by: Matt. Irving who ‘has: beén Nazarro’s . assistant for. the past. six. “years... : fo . -Efelded: :. “Nazarro. ‘said that he’ was: “not -. Tony. Martin and” Cyd: Charisse . Long.” “enough:-but ‘what. good is the job; , Los. “Angeles, “April Tc 10 can ‘get. other. jobs: ‘that pay. -just’ _ ' rohan: Trio: ‘ . $1.50... cover, _ tune ““T -have had trouble. making ‘drink. minimum. woe “In their current: two-week: book should -appéal to .a_ wide. range “of. Meantime; AGVA national board [Utes to lie: with: the more mature, alienate ‘the following of the other. into business ‘for ‘themselves. ae While he did : ‘not’ “include. Nazarroin: this. ‘sweeping condemnation, ‘he | added: .that,the: new. But. it’s up-and-coming, . “comedian. > “who, from ‘. influential: ‘appraisal ‘word-of-mouth, could. cause ‘at least “We: are pledged. to look’ out for nating circles of:this.community::: Me Yet the beauty of his unorthodox We are: ‘concerned ° with ., things:| comic’ style’ is “that: it’-can."be ‘en like: dressingrooms; better working. joyed..on two levels: :The-‘more: in-conditions,” welfare and. firm contellectual recipient. will appreciate |‘tracts. We... are also: doing every:. | thing . to -protect”.the . performer | while’ the less cerebrally-inclined ‘the. literate essence’ of ‘his. ‘work. “against: the ‘unserupulous: agent. ‘It: customer: “will be pleased. by... his. and ap-, ‘ehelt : ‘is: supported: visually. by an’ -anatomically’ ‘spectacular . female Lhe’ calls: “Luigi” and: musically: by. ‘vocalist Tony. -Romano. primarily + “fn. ‘the: direction: “of! ‘mod>jcombo (Ade. is this typeof. agent that presents ‘S | unpretentious ‘delive the worst ‘evil in our -business,.” ~ P TY reason: NARIETYsaid -Nazarro “was'| | Bow’s: comic | arrows are. pointed fired, rT See no réason ta. doubt: ite Anna Maryia: ‘“Altberghetti:: with Vaughn. Méader, produced ‘for Current bill’ at Harrah's Tahoe ' “Teaming Anna’ Maria Alberghetti-:and..John Bubbles is| ‘despite this being his debut in this “Pirst: Miss: Alberghetti; no stranger -to. Mess, but: the ‘duo has an‘ amiable} the: Tahoe shores, ‘has .a completely. ‘comedic. rapport. ‘that. speaks ‘well ‘new ‘image ‘(and show)’ this time} apart. from ‘most: other. pop ‘singers.|.And’ in. the . coloratura. .aréas ‘she ‘displays ‘exciting eclat.At the. op. dem .with the. -Song-tap artist inal “Miss.. Alberghetti : opens. with: a. segues _ : “Carnival” a ‘from: backstage. While : the: .song|. stress changes’ from ‘a floor-length. yellow :.clinging creation, ‘Bubbles: ‘|'a toast before ‘showcasing. his. lego-/. ‘Always. a ‘performer ‘of freshness, | ania ‘talents in-a “Ti and Ta : m 4 P P grace and. charm,..she now rates ‘With: Miss ‘Alberghetti in black | liners eapable of creating the ‘sort ‘and follow with a: “Porgy and Bess”. “Hell Taspy...pipes.. and. Miss || eH0, | Alberghetti’s tonal clarity: are skill-| fully. ‘Dlended on. & medley from | from a pert chirp-with a basic Gae-] lic gambit to‘a well-rounded :enter-| tainer with.'a ‘maturely beguiling way. with’ an. ‘audience. ‘There: is -in: “her: turn’ a. blend: -‘of naturalness cand. ‘Know-how -that will. keep” ‘her: ‘in demand fora long time-to come. Topliner’ s. exit numbers are “Non. ‘clusion of. the’. standards, such: as | Dimenticar” and’ “Sorrento,”. both: his ‘medley: of“Oklahoma!”” ‘songs. essayed’ bilingually. On. the latter, “he did: ‘in the film ‘and ‘her. impres-: ‘she’ $ highly,’ ‘impressive for: ‘sensisions of. Liz ‘Taylor, 2828 Zsa’ Gabor tivity on ‘the high sustained. notes. -‘batoning the Leighton | “In need. of. ‘updating, however: ‘is | Noble’ band: for: Miss: Alberghetti’ s “Nixon;-Glenn,. “et: al, ‘and ‘they are: of in. ‘explaining the. origination’ of. | stuff is lost on. those’ non-politically}oriented, but. the ‘material indicates. -“Purn “Around” here, ‘the: ‘production -. ‘is timely. VAC heavy snow was blanketing:: the’ Tahoe’ area‘ as’ ‘the | ‘production un-. . V combo (4); minimum: Vie: “Dana;. Simimy: ‘Bow; ‘Eddie : ‘More discerning pub. prowler. Nei-| ther. performer: ‘should. appreciably: ’ Dana. is the headliner ‘and. per-. forms: his ‘singing chores skillfully.” Bow. at’ ‘this juncture -who ‘merits. special. attention. . He’s an | 24, were-he to be given a ‘sizable’ -boost’ cand peased. by -the’ occasional. quasi-. | The Haley : ‘slate is: ‘also: pledged four-letter : low-comedy-type: ‘relief ‘to: economy.and since this is. the | he inserts, [ ern. ‘Scientifie world: .He’‘alsa Sings: Dania’ S ‘stage. presence and show: ‘manship savvy are very impressive | for. so. relatively ‘youthful a. per former.. His. singing is: ‘competent, and che: seems to. enjoy most. the | tiines witha: big beat, on which: he’ gives it the old. body English. Occa-: sionally. there’s ‘some. lyric. feeling: lacking in his interpretation of.a ‘ballad (such as on. “Charade”), but: ‘he gets the right air of -drama into { “Softly,. ‘As. I] into another ballad, Leave. You. There.” ~ -The Eddie: Graham | Trio, ‘back-: stops vigorously, and: percussionist. Graham contributes a-dazzling solo complete’ with: ae tube. ube, ©: drumsticks. o Drake “Hote. Chi: Chicago, March 31; Carmel. Quinn: was in’ rare foun: in “her hour-long. opening. night |. _ ‘show. at. the swank: Camellia House. |. with ‘that handful. of: -intimery top of party: spirit and. ‘electricity: that} | goes with only | the. bluechip’ supper club: acts.. ‘Miss Quinn: has subtly: ‘graduated * While her ~. act. is’. essentially molded. of tunes from the.ould sod, ‘it: is considerably. enhanced ‘by her). engaging patter and. byplay with the. audience. | night caught. ‘she | treated: several tables partially: cut’ off from. the ‘stage’ by. a. pillar with several, num-bers" sung ‘at: their: table, chatting. “with: on-mike | “and. bringing . them into: the. show, ’ For. instance, ~ ‘on . Her : ability’ to disarm ‘patrons was also evident in her medley of old ‘tunes which brought forth one]: coloratura’ -sopraio’’but here: she handles ‘lines deftly : ‘and. ‘her .. few. -/ song. spots “are” ‘taken: care of eK: 2 ‘| of the better: ‘singalong" Tesponses. _ ‘heard in.this.room. °°... a miakes. no: attempt to -over-sell. His |: ~ special lyrics.-to. “Old. Man: River,” |: “Miss. Quinn’ s Irish numbers: ‘were all well-received, ing . ‘reridering ‘of Mick McGilliligan’s. Ball,” a> wistful handling: of ‘Interlude, LA. Los Angeles, April. 2. Paul. Wirichell, “$I. 50° ‘cover, ‘two-drink he exposed” opening” night in, .a turn. that encompassed an extended ‘hour and 10. ‘minutes. . . Winchell. is) a. ‘gifted, ‘versatile| and imaginative... comedian-mimic ‘ventriloquist: but, by: too thorough|. | ly.: exploiting. and~ exhibiting ‘too: -many. facets’ of ‘his talent over. too} pact. ‘of his. act. ‘His-routines include’ an “upside: ; ‘down impression of Jack E. Leona .live-and-tape. . vocal ~-duet | ; with: dummy Jerry ‘Mahoney, ‘some.| > lip. ‘syric shenanigans ‘with. meinbets ofthe audience invited: on|. ‘stage, straight impressions of ‘vari-/: ous. celebrities, an exchange ‘with |-* a. dilapidated. J apanese. dummy named “Moses,”:a -bit in’ which. he ‘portrays the. ‘voice-from-within a ‘pregnant. customer, ‘and a Charlie Chaplin takeoff. To’ ‘cite just. a few, the. Japanese dummy bit, ‘the lip. ‘syne: Toutine and the: vocal : duet : seem ‘expendable. . “It’s ‘a one-month: booking. Win Tube, “gobbledegook and. . ancient mythological nomenclature.:| a His. dissertations ‘sound : like. non1) _ Sense, but the nonsense -has’ roots.: Hidden: ‘beneath: his madcap mono|log is a substantial amount of aca-J . ‘demic . information -and an: aware-" | ness-of facts and topics that, prop‘erly. fractured: ’.or . ‘deflated into. comedy. form, might: amuse: his jit-1 5 tery: contemporaries. in a ‘red-tape: among -them|. “Took. To the Rainbow,’ "a. roister= ‘and, of course, | “When. Irish ‘Eyes : ‘Are Smiling.” | A special ‘nod. goes to. accompanist. Joe Merman, whose zest for. play-. ‘ -ing -is ‘exceeded ‘only. Pe his ‘skill in backing Miss: ‘Quinn, “Mor. oat Six weeks, : ‘four ‘nights a week. If mo ovening night.‘reaction is any in-~ dication, revué -Gan. run as, ‘long’ a | as ~.the: four principals’ can stay. : : Tony. Romano :. ‘Tucson;: ‘comic-singer booking routine ‘to~-.. Jong.a haul, he ‘heutralizes: ‘the | dance ‘music. this -month—and: his . pleasurable. effect | of his choicer: : dil h = |: | ‘bits -and dilutes t e overall imlan d rhythmic Ted’ Fio: Rito: group, and: ‘his’ ; days.” Blackstone;. ‘Chi : Chicago, ‘March. 30.. “Wieky: Autier; Frank: ‘York: Orch; $2. 82. 50. cover, .... ; ‘In that specialized world of Con ‘tinental ‘ chanteuses. who work the. ‘swank -hotel. ‘supper | ‘club: .circuit, a Vieky Autier. is’ a. wholesome. look© ing thrush unlike her’ more -lac~~ | quered.: colleagues: .: 1 double as oné of: those attractive Parisian shop: ‘girls who make: girl-' watching: worthwhile on _the ‘She could also’ ‘Champs: Elysees. . ‘al: disuses. . It’s. particularly effec. tive inher sensitive handling of...” “Mon: 3. such...Seine. standards .-as ‘Manege. a Moi”. and “Et Mainte~’ Nant.” .:. — ; She. also. ‘smoothly: ‘renders ‘Un. -der Paris Skies,” ”-“A Quoi Ca.Sert:.. L’Amour,”.. a. bubbling version .of ~.: “Rha Chansonnette”’ and a. pensive | . “reading ‘of -herCapitol waxing. ot: .“Amor, Mon Amour, My “Love.” . ~ At the piano, Miss ‘Autier dishes. ‘Vout ‘a ‘clever number. in: which’ she | counterpoints the bass chords’ of . _.. | “Tea For: Two” while playing. the. ..-: | melodies . of. other tures ‘with-her.*”. -Gammon’s, Pitt.” 7 ‘Pittsburgh, April’ re “ “400: ' Miles’ Off .Broadway”, an Ba original. musical. revue “produced by: ’Don ‘Brockett;. Phyllis: Sydney. and Joe Negri Trio (Negri, Jimmy. Scholl ‘and ..Nick Summa). ‘Comedy “material -and lyrics, McCully; music, Negri; $1. aa cover Wed, -Thurs.,. $2. Fri-Sat: ; : ‘Every: -necessaty: “ingredient. ‘of Success . has been lavishly poured’ =: |: -.. into’ ‘this. fun-filled. revue for: the. “.-.." entrance: ofGammon’s into’ the’ ~:~ ‘nitery field. Producer Don Brockett": Boon ‘was, Handed’ a.yock-packed ‘script: : to ‘work: with: and. he came up. with =~: ' the city’s. most talented. performers:::... to. handle the’ SONS, skits and lines: Show “isa: triumph . ‘for: Esther | iapiduss | (name is ‘for. real): She: has beén ‘doing: club ‘dates around | : town. for. years: and“is_ an accom-° ‘plished . comedienne. ‘Tn. ‘this :revue® | she’s been handeddifferent: ‘materi< al that she. fields: with aplomb. and": --:~polish, andSets the. fast” ‘page of © .{ the ‘show.. t Phyllis ‘Sydney is. ‘another dis-covery. in. a: different setting with this. revue.’ She's an. accomplished. cellently.: -Bob McCully’ and Joe Negri, “who woe, collaborated: on thé show and its © ‘predecessor, “An Evening ‘Without. |... ‘Desdemona. Fink,”:. have ‘come. up" “with another: hit: in both writing and: ‘entertaining. Boys are’ éxpert 7 in . devising . topical and. Satirical - material and: know how. to. deliver : it. wy : Show. is’ scheduled to. run’ “for ‘taway from. their daytime duties. . Joe ‘Negri’s ‘Trio plays. the music ~ with the skilled precision that has. marked their. work: in Pitt. a . ° , | Past 20. years. “ae. Pp aul: “Winchell” aisearded |" about. half his material, he'd: have | about ‘twice as good an act. That,-|° _ | at-any rate, applies to the routines |. “ Skyroom, Tueson’ > “Fueson, March 31. 7 ’ Fed Fio. Rito; -Orch:{6);. no cover, ~ two. drink minimum, closed. ‘Mon-. ae | days: * ae “8 Mike ‘Crino, ‘Skipper of the plush Skyroom : atop the. ‘Arizona. Land | Title Building in downtown . ‘switched his customary gamble ‘is. paying off . -handsomely.: a -Crino’s choice was the.fistenable: ... which includes: drums, bass,’ tenor’ sax, . guitar, . “aceordion . ‘and.’ the’ maestro. at. the piano, Latter’ s book’ is. aimed..at the. 35-year-olds ‘and up—and ° Twist: tunes-or.top pop. 9). numbers are ‘out, unless requested... Result is a.floor full’ of dancers, ° -..: ‘a busy Fio and a happy. Crino. .: a in the biz: ‘some 40 years, organized ‘The: balding Fio Rito, who's fsa his. group last. November for a take Tahoe date and. played. the Fremont. Hotel”, _Skyroom ~in“Vegas .before coming ‘here.’ He says. he’s booked solidly. ‘for the: ‘remainder: of. 1964. At show caught” (29), Fio“ Rite. | featured. such: ‘standbys . as “Toot ‘Toot. ‘Tootsie . Goodbye;” . “Charlie ‘My -Boy:”-“‘No' No. Nora,” “There's . ‘a Tavern in-the Town,” and others, :"._ ‘Group: cuts. two ‘shows: weekdays, .. .: ‘and. three on ‘Fridays’ ‘and | Satur--: ¢ Trump. ‘Too, she-has:asofthy’ lyrical voice ‘instead of the throaty pipes usually”... ‘associated with: the’ more-tradition-.: with’ Esther -.. Lapiduss,° Bab; McCully, Joe Negri, °