1961-05-06 — Page 18

NOTES ON NOTES

by CARL MYATT

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ELLA AND RAY-GIANTS

OF THE

MUSIC

ELLA FITZGERALD, the first lady of song, and Ray Charles, blind blues singer, were recently recipients of the National Academy of Recording Artists and Science's annual awards.

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The "Grammy," presented to musicians for outstanding contributions in their chosen fields, equivalent to the film world's "Oscar."

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Nevertheless Billy Vaugh's Stanley is the type of meticul- ous musician, who when he sets music is still immensely popul- out to do something, insists on ar as evidenced by the progress hit parade charts. His two latest doing it perfectly or not at all. of some of his tunes on American And this is perhaps the secret hits, "Orange Blossom Special"

are success and and "Wheels" included in of Stanley Black's

favourite with record buyers

the fact that he is just as big a this LP.

now. as he was nearly 15 years

ago. One has come to expect the best from him, and he continues

Ella received her "Grammy' as en infinite understanding of to give the best, and that is why

for her version of

"Mack The a song. Kaife" and her album: "Ella In Berlin-Mack The Knife".

Ray Charles' "Grammy" was awarded for the best perform- ance by pop single artist; the

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it is always a pleasure to listen to a new album by this gifted English musician.

"Moonlight Cocktail" is no ex-

INSTRUMENTAL groups ception. It is a splendid example normally have quite a of what Stanley can do with a series of old tunes-all about their wares

the moon. The delightfully ex-

best vocal performance (single job peddling recording-male),

best rhythm in the pop music field. One and blues performance; best

pressive piano of the leader is

chestra and a solid rhythm sec-" tion.

vocal performance album-male, exception however appears showcased by a full string or- and for his rendition of the tune to be the Ventures group.

Georgia On My Mind" on the ABC Paramount label.

Ever since their first big re- "Perfidia" and cordings of these "Walk, Don't Run" hit the re- The albums of both

were reviewed in this cord shops, and took the music singers

by storm, this quartet column earlier in the year, and world

very have been going at it at a gal- if you remember.

lop. highly rated.

were

The Ventures consist of Bob

and

He plays, among other tunes, "How Moonlight In Vermont,' High The Moon," "Moonglow,"

Blue Moon" and other melodies |

you many guaranteed to give hours of listening pleasure.

On London, LL 1709.

BILLY

Also included in the album are such tunes as "Lazy River," "Marie," "The Whiffenpoof Song" and "Summertime."

On Dot DLP 3366.

BOTH

SHORT AND SWEET, PAM, OR PAMELA, IS A GREEK NAME MEANING "BELOVED ELF OR 'GIFT OF THE ELF"

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MEN GRAY

STAMP NEWS

1862 ISSUE

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þOTH mint and fine used copies of this and other well-centred seldom met with; early issues are

copies are rare, and command good prices.

Both Ella and Ray are truly Bogle. Don Wilson and Nokie

There is a wide range of. giants in the music field.

Edwards (all guitarists) Fila is old enough to be a drummer Howie Johnson. They

shades, and the following list her voice is

music- things

includes those grandmother. Yet

catalogued by are attempting still as beautifully expressive as

wise. which fellow musicians

Gibbons with an indication of the VAUGHN, Dot

number of cheets of stamps ever. It has mellowed like a good

of

records' expert uncluttered blend

on printed: rich wine. The rhythm and feel- have shied clear of. They achieve

а neat, ing for a song remains and this

sometimes twangy, but always

to to dance

music, enriches what is surely one of

harmonious and rhythmic sounds

with another the great talents of this genera- which has set the feet of dan- comes forth

cers tapping all over the world. album which should please Their style has become as dis- all his many followers. Sim- tinctive as was Bill Haley's in his heyday. But the Ventures plicity

tion.

For pure expressive singing and interpretation of a mood, you will have to look far out before you find anyone as cap- able as the great Ray Charles.

Ray, like Ella, sings from the heart. His interpretation of the blues often becomes the anguish- ed Cry of the soul. It comes from way down deep.

TRAS, in a nutshell, is the Essence of the greatness of these two fine artists.

easy

is obviously

are not likely to fade as fast Vaughn's "gimmick,' as Bill did. 1.ey give the im- many may pression

15 their style

that

flexible-that if they have to change to say

a jazz group they will be able to do so with a minimum of fuss.

Still capitalising Ch their mighty hit, "Walk Den't Run," They they

LP for.

have cut a new sing not only with their voices, Dolton records under the above] but also with their hearts. title.

Here is the major diference The tunes you'll hear played Ventures style between great singers and good in inimitable singers. Great singers have include "Night Train," "Caray- "My Own infinite depth of soul, as well an," "The Switch,"

True Love" and others.

On Dolton BLP 2003.

HIT PARADE

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the field of instrumen- mood is

Due to circumstances be- tal, swinging

yond control, there is no music, Stanley Black Hit Parade corner this probably the only English week. This popular 17-21 musician who can compare Club feature will be re-with the great American sumed next week.

pianist, Andre Previn.

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