Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 June 1983 — Page 13
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Belafantes team with Pryor on Celebrity Show June 25
ISRAEL: Shown here Is Gene
Anthony Ray (I), Debbie Allen and Carlo imperato, who try out a new daace step in front of Israel’s Knesset (Parliament) building in Jerusalem during their recent visit there. Thousands of Israeli teenagers greeted the “Fame” troop consisting of six stars, 12 dancers, IS musicians and four backup singers when they arrived at Ben-Gurioa Airport. “Fame,” is that country’s top-rated TV show and the group’s fans jammed the stadium in Td Aviv for eight sold-out performances,
(see story).
Get ready for excitement as Harry Belafonte and his daughter Shari, team with Richard Pryor for a special on “Ebony/Jet Celebrity Showcase TV series. The program will air this Saturday, June 25 starting at 12:00 (mid-night) over station WTTV, Channel 4.
'Fame'a hit in Israel
Famed actor-singer and musician Harry Belafonte and his daughter, modelactress Shari Belafonte Harper, tell host Tom Joyner
On a recent morning in Tel Stadium was nacked with aboul thcir unique father & Aviv, tickets went on sale for teenagers holding burning relationship. She the six Israeli performances cand | K a i of , a nd shouting #ko ‘ alks a , b ° u, her scheduled for “The Kids the names of their favorite per day modeling career and From Fame, 1 stars of the stars as Kids From her re^t commercial for American TV series Fame,” went into their an. Calvin Klein jeans. “Fame, which is also one of Besides sharing the advice Israel’s biggest programs. By Th Arnericans ’ schedule he * ives his daughter about Friday afternoon all 42,000 was exhaust i ng; up by noon, show business, Harry voices u ^ i sw i mm j n g his political views concerning
until 4:30 p.m., and then U.S. Foreign Policy and the traveling to the stadium for Reagan administration’s tretheir nightly performances, atment of blacks at home and
abroad.
Wardrobe, make-up and re- j n the secon d chapter of hearsals lasted until the first tbe two-part interview with show at 6:00 p.m. An hour s CO median-actor Richard Pry
break for dinner and more
tickets had been sold and another show was arranged to accommodate 7,000 additional fans, including the wife of President of Israel, Ofira Navon and her chil-
dren.
Thousands of young people waited to greet the dancers at the David BenGurion Airport. And 20,000 more jammed Tel Aviv’s equivalent of Time Square (in New York) to hear the troupe wish Israel a Happy 35th Birthday before they were spirited away to the Tel Aviv Hilton and a midnight
press conference.
The Yad Eliyahu Sports
syndicated half-hour weekly TV series carried by 65 stations across the nation, covering 68 percent of the United States and 85 percent of the country’s black television households. The Celebrity Showcase is a production of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., where John M. Johnson is president and publisher of Ebony and Jet Magazines. (B.W.). Civic Theatre's ‘Au Pair Man 1 stars June 27 Civic Theatre’s Studio C production of Hugh Leonard’s “The Au Pair Man,” a two character comedy in three acts will be presented for six performances opening Monday, June 27th and continuing nightly at 8:00 p.m. through Saturday, July
2.
The plot, set in modernday London concerns the relationship between Mrs. Rogers, a well-born English
, „ „ . . or, “the funniest man in
make-up was followed by a America - bares his fellings second show, which lasted about (be hot young come- woman and Eugene, a midpast midnight. The stars c jj an g^die Murphy. Pryor dle-class Irishman. Eugene,
finally got to bed around a | s0 discusses why he’s Stepan a.m., after they un- ped using the word - “nigger” wound and found a bite to (once the most over-worked eat. Also following them word in his vocabulary). And around was a crew from he tells what special signifiIsrael TV, working on a doc- cance A f r j ca holds for him. umentary about the group’s The “Ebony/Jet Celebrity visit to the Holy Land. Showcase,” is a nationally
frustrated at his work, an entry-level position as a bill collector with a fashionable furniture store, accepts Mrs. Roger’s invitation to become her live-in companion. As her “au pair,” from the
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Auditions hr 'symphonic' singers set
Musicians' dictionary Ed’s Note: Because some mm: Musicians working in a of the words and phrases band under the direction of a
used in the Entertainment leader,
section are technical or Crossover: Moving from known only to musicians, we one musical form to another; have provided the following moving from an idiom with a short professional musical limited audience to one with dictionary. Laymen are in- a mass audience..,Dissonvited to keep for future ance: Two or more notes, reference. together or in sequence that Avant-garde Jazz: Any may sound unpleasant or jazz that is new and different, unresolved...Heavy Metal: A Since 1960, free jazz has rock style, often blues-based, commonly been regarded as characterized by a heavy Avnat-garde...Bebop: The beat, high volume and lots of
music that replaced swing as guitars,
the dominant style-setter in TID-BITS: The Manhatjazz, beginning around 1944. tan Rhythm Kings have Bebop is marked by special returned to the Indiana Reprhythms and generally fast ertory Theatre Cabaret for a tempos. Early beboppers five-week engagement. The were Charlie Parker, Dizzy location gig began June 21 Gillespie and Bud Powell. an d will end on July 23. Boogie-woogie: An early Their exiciting and popular
style of Wues piano in which night club act evokes memo- Auditions for new memthe left hand plays a pattern riesof the golden days of jazz hers of the Indianapolis of eight notes to the bar... during the 1920s and early Symphonic Choir has been Chords: Two or more notes ’30s. scheduled for this coming played at once to create a in addition to their pre- Saturday, June 25 and SunharmBnious sound.... Cool vious appearances at the day, June 26 at Butler Jazz: A post-World War 11 Cabaret last summer, the University. Each singer audiunderstated form of jazz Kings have performed at the tioning will be asked to sing a advanced principally by Kennedy Center, Disney short solo of their choice 3 to young white players. In big World and in several New 4 minutes in length. An bands, cool jazz emphasized York clubs, including the accompanist will be pro-
fresh harmonies and new Bottom Line, the Savoy and vided.
combinations of instruments. Sardi’s. They have also ap- Works to be performed by The soloists tended to avoid peared on NBC’s “Today the Indianapolis Symphonic the “hot” sounds associated Show,” “Live at Five;” as Choir with the Indianapolis with performers like Louis well as a CBS Evening News Symphony Orchestra in their Armstrong, Benny Goodman Feature. regular subscription senes and Coleman Hawkins. “Mr. T.” co-star of the ) v ' 11 b ®, Mozart Mass m C Ensemble Music: Any im- “A-Team,” popular TV se- Minor , November 11, 12, provised or composed music ries will be able to buy some lhe “Messiah,” in December performed by a group of more gold chains. This sea- Benjamin Britten’s players rather than by a son he was paid $19,200 per “War Requiem in April, soloist....Free Jazz: Solos episode, but he demanded Call 255-7310 for an appointand ensembles performed and received an incredible ment and to receive further
$45,500 per show for the new information regarding choir
fall season. When the big- membership,
shots at NINC saw how much mail the dude gets from fans, they realized he was worth
every penny.
The Indiana Deer Hunters Association is presenting the film, “The Right To Hunt,” on July 5 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Club,
spontaneously without the usual chords, melody, rhythill or keys. Pioneered by Ornette Coleman around I960....Funk: Origin of term is vague, but in the 1950s, it denoted music that was earthy and emotional with elements of soul and gospel. Fusion: A style of jazz that uses elements of rock....Genre: A certain musical style. Jazz is a genre; rock is a genre; soul is a genre.
6500 S. Emerson. The flick is «that we like to touch on as educational for both the different kinds of hunters and non-hunters, rhythms as we possibly can
“MAD HAROLD’’
Harold Cardwell, often referred to as - “Mad Harold,” is well-known locally and on the national musical scene as an up and coming jazz percussionist (drummer). The cat has just about wailed with every topflight musician, groups and in some of the best night clubs and lounges here and around the
country including Buffalo, N.Y.
His solo work is sensational, hard-pushing and also he is a ’fioorshow’ all by himself. Not withstanding, a great ’skinman’ with a rhythmic beat and much showmanship respectively. Be sure to dig the ‘Mad’ one in action when he comes to your favorite night spot...The dude is real
bad!....Believe Me! (Taurus Bulba, Inc.).
Vandross is
producing new
Dionne album
Luther Vandross, producer/vocalist/songwriter has gone into a New York studio to produce an LP for songstress Dionne Warwick. Vandross’ recent production credits include the gold LP “Jump To It,” (Aretha Franklin’s most successful album since the mid-’70s) and two of his own solo albums, the gold “Never Too Much,” (which stayed on the charts for over a year and a halO and the platinum “Forever, For Always For Love” (both on Epic Records). But to Vandross, producting Warwick is a project with special significance. Says Luther, “I’m probably her
biggest fan.”
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etc....Hard Bop: The second There is no charge to attend w hhout actually stepping out
wave of bebop music which achieved prominence in the late 1950s. Sometimes characterized by gospel and other influences. Played by Art Blakey, Clifford Brown, Horace Silver and others.... Hybrid: A combination of different musical forms becoming a new musical form of its own, i.e.. Jazz-rock, symphonic jazz, rockabilly, etc. New Wave: Punk rock’s more commercial cousin, new wave has an artier attitude and more refined musicianship....Octave: A musical interval embracing
eight tones.
Punk: An attitude as much as a late 1970s, rock style. The music, as performed by groups such as The Sex Pistols and the Ramones, is loud and fast....Ragtime: The first music to employ syncopation, i.e., an unusual rhythmic pattern of strong and weak beats. Popular early in 20th century. Rockabilly: The result of cross-pollination between early rock V roll and country music...Score: A written musical arrangement of a song made up of individual puts written for each instrument. Sometimes called a “chart.”.... SideIUSICAL NEWSlf"" As a public service I venture. Bob Womack Sr. t Editor of the Recorder Entertainment Dept is asking all musicians, performers, music buffs, producers, laymen and members of the Arts, [who are regular patrons [of the various local night [spots where - “live enter[tainment,” is being spot- 1 “ wed to inform him of! *8 happening, te the of the Arte. Why [not, drop Mr. Womack a s? No telephone calls i. Address: 2901 N Tacoma Ave. Zip: 46218 i • aad staff reserve the
and all are welcome. For further information, call Tim’ Kelley at 359-7644. IN CLOSING, we leave these lines - The Worid Would Be A Good Place To Live In, If It Wasn’t For Some People
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Soul Hit Singles
1. “Juicy Fruit,” Mtume (Epic) 2. “Beat It,” Michael Jackson (Epic) 3. “Save The Overtime For Me,” Gladys Knight & The Pips (Columbia) 4. “Between The Sheets,” The Isley Brothers (TNeck) 5. “My Love,” Lionel Richie (Motown) 6. “I Like It,” DeBarge (Gordy) 7. “Raid,” Lakeside (Solar) 8. “Tonight,” The Whispers (Solar) 9. “Do What You Feel,” Deniece Williams (Columbia) 10. “Bottoms Up,” The Chi-Lites (Larc)
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