Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 October 1964 — Page 12
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THl INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
OCTOBER 10, 1964
Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Garnett Mims at Circle Oct 18
Believe Me.. henITellYou By BOB WOMACK SR.
Jackie “Watch Out” Wilson. Sam “That's Where Its At “Cooke and Garnett “One Woman" Mims are the principal headliners in The Greatest Shor For '64 coming to the Circle theater for two performances at 7:30 and 9:30. Augmenting the all-star musical package are such names as: Jimmy “Steal Away”
BUT LER UNIVERSITY’S JORDAN COLLEGE OF MUSIC boasts of more than a half-century of tradition since the Metropolitan School of Music, one of the parent institutions, was organized in 1895. The amalgamation of the Metropolitan and the Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts, organized in 1907, was consumated in 1928, thus bringing about the birth of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music. This name was changed by the Jordan Board in 1948 to Jordan College of Music. In 1951 a further progressive step was taken when the college was merged with Butler University. JORDAN’S PRESENT BUILDINGS were formerly the old homes of such famous families as the Ayres, Wassons and the Harrisons. Tradition often means the handing down of unchanged beliefs and practices from the past. Contrary to this common assumption, tradition at Jordan means the evaluation of the present in terms of the lessons learned from the past and planning upon this solid foundation for future growth in terms of human values. While taking pride in its past Jordan places even greater emphasis upon its present and future promise. A few of the top names in the musical world who have graced the halls of Jordan are: Fabien Sevitzky. conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Julius Huebey. ex-leading baritone with the Metropolitan Opera Company, bandleaders — Jimmie Coe. Willis D>er. Glenn Douglass, the great Jay Jay Johnson, trombonist and many others. WHY MOST BANDLEADERS, NITE SPOTS. CLUBS
AND TAVERN MANAGERS AND OWNERS fail to get along with each other pertaining to the business (pay) end, is just this: - Many “big shots” who either own or operate certain night spots around the city want good “live music,” but are not willing to pay for it. The old saying goes — “You pay for what you get.” We will go so far as to state that the average pay on most of the location gigs runs $8.00 per sideman sometimes including the bandleaderMOST VOCALISTS RECEIVE LESS than the above price . . . We would like to ask all the managers of the spots concerned: how do you expect to have or keep good flesh entertainment’ if you will not PAY THEM A DECENT WAGE? . . . There was a time when you could fool the public on music, but not any more. As to the bandleaders, why do you accept such low-paying gigs in the
first place?
I am sure that you are not out in the cold yet because most of you already have good daytime gigs ijobsK The cats should band together and fight this situation. Until you do. the relations between bandleaders and their employers will continue in the same key . . . NOT GOOD, BUT BAD. ATT ENTION READERS: “Believe Me” is anxious to learn what's happening in the current local entertainment world. Tell us in a short letter WHY THE ATTENDANCE IS LOW IN NITE SPOTS? What’s your suggestion for improvement” . . . Who’s your favorite musical attraction? . . . This is no contest, but the best letter will appear in this column at Continued on Page 1”.
JACKIE WILSON Hughes, The Valtinos (“All Over Now’’); Mitty “I Had a Talk With My Man” Collier, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, Gorgeous George is M.C. plus the Upsetters Band. Sam Cooke, whose first big hit “You Send Me” sold nearly 2 million records, comes to Naptown after an absence of many years . . . and hundreds of his followers are expected to turn out for this affair. Places for tickets will be announced next week.
"Jazz at Sunset" starts Sunday at Sunset dancery
• Some new has been added to the Sunset . . . It’s the Musicians Project, a group fromed to present “Jazz at the Sunset” starting Sunday, Oct. 11, and continuing every Sunday throughout the years. Featured in the musical attraction is the celebrated Dynamics Trio plus outstanding musicians from around the
town. Each week will see new stars of the jazz world playing your favorite tunes for your pleasurable enjoyament. This new entertainment project should attract hundreds of music lovers from nearby cities and all parts of Naptown. Admission to the Sunday nite musical* treat is 75 cents.
LaVerne Baker coming to Poodle; Lula Reed opens at Red Rooster
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the hospital’s public relations man. “She is recovering nicely now, the doctors say, but because of the nature of her illness, she needs a lot of rest. Her visitors and telephone calls have been limited somewhat as a result.” Miss Jackson has been visited by Sammy Davis, Jr, and many of her co-workers. She has also received many telephone calls and thousands of letters and get-well cards. President Johnson is among the people who have sent their well-wishers to the famed sin-
The p. esident’s message noted, “You have always given generously of your talents and energy to our country and your voice has gladdened and uplifted many a heart.” Miss Jackson was to have sung at a dinner in the White House Monday. President Johnson’s note added “wishes for your renewed good health.
PINK POODLE LaVern Baker, the reformed rock ’n roll singer, who helped Louis Armstrong jabb things up at Basin Street East, a few years back, will open an 8-day engagement Oct. 16 at the Pink Poodle, Naptown’s top entertainment spot. Miss Baker concentrates on jazz and blues. She handles with equal effort a Bessie Smith blues number like “After You’ve Gone," and has recorded a successful album “La Vern Baker Sings Bessie Smith”), a snappy version of “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby," or a rambunctious parody of “Won’t You Come Home Bill Bailey,” which she wrote her-
self.
Be sure and make reservations now for the LaVern Baker show coming to the Poodle Oct. 16 for 8 bier days. Dig the King and Mary, LaTina Doll and Don Lee now playing the bistro. RED ROOSTER 2108 BLVD. PLACE The fabulous blues warbler, Lula “Drown in My Own Tears" Reed comes to the Blues Room in the Red Rooster Lounge Monday, Oct. 12 for a two-week engagement. Th management in openin'': the Blues Room has decided to give Naptown blues lovers an opportunity to see and hear some of the top exponents of blues in the country today. In choosing the dynamic blues stylist Lula Reed of King Records. they had in mind only j one thing, to give Naptown music buffs, the tops in that
field.
Miss Reed, who sends her audiences with “Drown in My i
Own Tears,” “There I Go,” etc., is a favorite in these parts. MR. B’S POMP ROOM 825 W. 30TH ST. Mr. B’s Pomp Room on West 30th St. near Northwestern Ave. is really captivating jazz buffs with the tops in the jazz world. Presently whaling like mad is the Baby Face Willette trio. For reservations—call WA. 3-0035. Special matinees Mondays and Saturdays—4 to
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THE FLAME 242 BLAKE ST. A variety bill with Johnny Flowers, Bill Baker, Little Jimmie, Sonny Spells, Clyde and the Ned Garrett combo, featuring Sonny Rollins, are really drawin’ ’em in at this near-westside playhouse every Monday, Friday and Saturday nite. You can’t go wrong by diggin’ these cats this week
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CIRCLE THEATER INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA ALL SEATS RESERVED $4.00 — $3.50 — $3.00 — $2.50 TICKETS ON SALE THURS., OCT. 15 AT CIRCLE THEATER
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2 Shows 7:00 - 9:00
Sam Cooke "That's Where It's At" Jackie Wilson "Watch Out" Garnet Mims "One Woman" Jimmie Huahes "Steal Away"
SAM COOKE
JACKIE WILSON
• Mitty Collier "• Hod A Tolk With M « n " • The Valentinos "ah over now" • Hank Bollard and The Midnighters • The Upsetters Bond • Gorgeous George, M.C.