1961-08-12 — Page 19

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NOTES ON NOTES

Young man

man on GREATNESS COULD

BE HIS

"I have never aspired to being a great musician, just a good one" says Chinese

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pianist Joseph Koo.

on

the

way up

the

bottest newcomers American "pop" music scene. Chubby came into prominence almost overnight with his re- cording of “The Twist" which is also the name of a new dance craze in the States. Well the tune spiralled up the US Hit Parade charts and Chubby was on his way.

His

vibrant style, personality and talent (he is a fine dancer and comedian) have made him a great favourite with the younger sel He is also in demand од the nightclub circuit.

"Twist With Chubby Checker" is his first LP for Parkway and it contains 2 series of great tunes, -ideal for that at- home Saturday night dance party.

hear Chubby sing "Twistin' USA", "The Strand". "The Chicken", The Twist”. "The Slop" and others.

(On Parkway P 7001).

Well whether he wanted to or not, Joseph is mov- you'll ing swiftly in the direction of greatness. Whether he reaches it or not, is left entirely in his talented hands.

For Joseph Koo leaves on the 16 of this month for a two- at the Berklee yea* course School of Music on a scholarship awarded by the famous jazz Fublication "Downbeat".

In winning this most prized of all awards (first place in the First Division category), Joseph beat out over 1,000 applicants in all over the world.

It is a rare feat indeed to have gone from virtual obscurity to the top of the heap in the field of jazz music-a field that is crammed with talented men

and women of all nationalities all in the space of seven

years.

Joseph Koo has not achieved the stature of pianists like Errol

Dave Garner,

Brubeck, and Oscar Peterson, to name just a few, but as I said earlier, he is moving in the right direction,

enthusiasm and

and if his determination is as intense two years hence, as it is now, he may

be destined yet

for greatness.

At Joseph's farewell con- cert last week, he and his combo presented à Chinese folk song arranged in the modern jazz idiom. The

NEW

tune: "Pan Wong Tai", which translated means “As A King". Miss May Wong sang the lyrics in Mandarin. History was made. Joseph's interest in music began when he heard

the first

cordings of the Dave Brubeck trio. His interest intensified following a course with the well-known Filipino musician Ray del Val.

He later learnt theory and arranging from Tony Arrevalo before forming his own combo. Now with only seven years ex- perience behind him, he's head ed for the big time.

His comment on winning the Downbeat scholarship is typical of this modest unassuming man. He said: "I'm very surprised and very happy."

Our best wishes go with him.

'The twist'

His name is Chubby Checker.

He is a husky young Negro from South Philadelphia who bears a resemblance to "Fats" Domino. He is one of the

'PRETTY MUSIC'

Prima gravel-voiced Louis

husband of singer Keely Smith - has abandoned both his wife and his sing- ing style (only tem- porarily believe) in making his second volume of "Pretty Music" for Dot records,

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bouncy, humorous

Joseph Koo.

a prized award.

Louis, a musician of the older school, has managed to keep the times and his pace with

style has Sinatra to exclaim: "This guy's music sweet with a beat, Louis made him a great favourite phrasing is better than anyone's Prima is your man. He is worth with the frce-spending Ameri- in the business!".

listening to.

On cans of the Las Vegas area.

this disc, you'll hear tunes: "Wonder- among other but land

"Moonlight By Night", usually so Becomes You", "Monlight in

In recent years his recorded performances with nightclub wife Ke-ly, have created world- wide, interest,

this album Louis

Now in

This praise might seem little over-exaggerated,

Sinatra is never lavish with words.

a

Vermont",

Could Have

But whether such high praise Danced All Night", "A Lovely Prima reveals his highly-styled is deserving or not, is left for Way To Spend an Evening" and trumpet technique a technique you to decide. One thing is cer- others.

which

once

(On Dot: DLP 25352).

prompted Frank lain however,

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Hongkong Hit Parade by Mitch Meredith

One of the newest en- trants into the hit parade scramble is a singer by the name of Clarence "Frog- man" Henry. The reason for this un- usual title stems from the fact that Clarence is reputed to sing like a frog.

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Never having board frog burst forth into

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hearty, song, I feel that de- am not qualified to bate the point. However, I mention the present en- thusiasm for records by Mr Henry with another thing in mind.

Many of the so-called teen- agers are under the impres- sion that success in the Rock world comes early. Perhaps the reason lies in the rise to fame of so many pop singers not much older (and some- times much younger) than their fans.

more

Another possible explana- tion, applicable to the gullible young people, can always be found on the backs of record covers.

We discover that our star was born, and imunediately started to sing and play the songs for which he is now so famous.

His life has been an endless succession of singing victories .etc...etc... He is seven

years old.

Clarence Henry is, a little Pat Boone, will be moving older than this. He is 24.

Six years ago I heard his first on to a tour of the Philip- record. He hasn't made

Д

record since then. Until, of course a few months ago.

At the time of writing, we still aren't sure of the exact date. The date con- cerned is the day on which Patti Page will be arriving in the Colony.

It might be today or to- morrow. Patti is arriving from the States, and like

pines.

Jazz fans will be dis- hear that the appointed to Beaulieu Jazz Festival will be cancelled from now on.

were

The reason for this is the usual one; a bunch of hooli- gans took charge and wrecked everything. Windows smashed. fences were broken. in general all attempt was made to nullify the promotion of jazz.

THE TOP TEN

1. Dance On Little Girl 2. More Than I Can Say 3. Wild In The Country 4. Someone Else's Boy 5. Moody River

6. The Magnificent Seven 7. Portrait Of My Love 8. A Million Teardrops 9. Lipstick On Your Lips 10. Summer Kisses Winter Tears

★ ★

Paul Anka Bobby Vee

Elvis Presley Connie Francis

Pat Boone Al Caiola Steve Lawrence . Conway Twitty Brian Hyland Elvis Presley

Hits here and there dept.

BRITAIN:

(1) You Don't Know (Helen Shapiro)

(2) Well I Ask You (Eder Kane)

UNITED STATES:

(1) Tossin and Turnin (Bob- by Lewis)

(2) I Like It Like That (Chris Kenner)

(3) Boll Weevil Song (Brook

(3) Temptation (Everley Bros.) Benton)