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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1982)
Local Jazz Performers Honored e Appearing at « c Twelve local jazz performers will be honored at the Skanner’s City Lights Appreciation Night on Sunday, Sept. 19. Scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. at the Old Town Saloon (formerly On the Rocks), the evening will feature music by Ralph Black and Co. as well as appearances by the honorees. Those to be recognized for their contributions to Portland’s jazz commu nity were the winners o f Willamette Week’s local music poll conducted earlier this year. According to Bernie Foster, publisher o f the Skanner, City Lights Appreciation Night, organized by music columnist Sylvester Ford, is a way o f further honoring these outstanding performers. “ Most jazz performers in Portland have not been adequately recognized even though Portland is a ’jazz town,’ ” Ford said. “ We think that recogni tion is important and this is a way o f saying, ’We appreciate you.’ ” Local business people, public officials and community members will be on hand to present the awards to the all-star lineup which includes: The Mel Brown Trio, best small group; Gene Diamond, best male vocalist; Shirley Nanette, best female vocalist; Thara Memory, best trumpeter; Quen Ander son, best trombonist; Sonny King, best alto saxophonist; Jim Pepper, best tenor saxophonist; Tom Grant, best pianist; Phil Baker and Lester M cFar land, best bassists; Mel Brown, best drummer; Obo Addy, best percussion ist; Tom Grant, best composer; and Jeff Lorber, best arranger. 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Today, 89 years later, the 112th Edition o f Ringling Bros, and Barnum A Bailey Circus recreates the W ild West in its traditional spectacular, spot lighting its own “ Congress o f Rough Riders o f the W orld” — the world famous Slavovi Troupe from Bulgaria. The Greatest Show On Earth opens at the Portland Memorial Coliseum on September 16 for 8 unforgettable performances through September 19. Circus artists for as long as anyone in the troupe can remember, the Slavovi presents an awesome display o f trick riding in the "spec” number, and return after intermission to present their own special brand o f bareback riding, featuring a three-man high on horseback, with 11-year-old Steffie Slavovi atop. Under the tutelage o f Angel Slavovi, a young man trained in the fine art o f horsemanship by his family, the Slavovi display the same classic style that has won them praise from audiences everywhere since 1967. The troupe was founded originally as a risely (foot-juggling) act until young Steffte’s great grandfather originated a Liberty Horse Act, and her grandfather introduced riders. In every performance, the Slavovi troupe will attempt a full somersault from the back o f the lead horse to the back o f the trailing third horse — a feat that few troupes have been able to complete consistently. Must Re 21 - I D Required TU E S D A Y and TH U R S D A Y " W e o ffe r you a c o m p le te line in ethnic hair care p ro d u c t* plus m an y hard to find i t e m * / Specializing in all curly perms, styling ft trimming. $4*150 Button Discount Mrs C s N I * •» n -, 281 6525 V Là« Bareback riders thrill crowds " W e are n o w open 9 am to 9 pm every (Columbian Ballroom) 69 Featuring wigs by NA O M I SIMS. ANORE DOUGLAS. BILLIE 6 NATALIE COLE Open: M o n d a y . W ednesday, Friday and Saturday. 9 am-S pm SHERATON AIRPO RT ✓ Betty Cabina. Proprietor 917 SW Alder* 224-8401 Door Prizes! 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L.J. sang lead vocals on the group’s Top 10 smash " I C an’t Get Over You” in 1977 and wrote, produced and sang lead on half o f the popular Do What fo u Wanna D o LP in ’78. He chose to leave the Dramatics to pursue a solo career in 1980, maintaining that he “ wanted to be able to express myself in a variety of styles. Singing with the group was a limited situation because there was an abundance o f talent. Since everybody wanted to be lead singer, I couldn't share all o f myself with people.” L.J. was finally able to share of himself with his first solo venture, a namesake album that was released in M ay 1981. The album included the regional hits “ A in ’t No Woman (Like M y Baby)” and “ Key To The W o rld ," both o f which were Number One records in Detroit, where L.J. now resides. He also embarked on a promotional tour in support o f the record and was extremely well-received in New York City as well as his hometown. The new Travelin' LP was co-produced by L.J. and Don Davis, his asso ciate since the Dramatics days. The same duo that worked magic on the L.J. Reynolds album, they each produced one side o f Travelin'. L.J. played bass on all the basic tracks, and sang all the parts, including the lead vocals and four part harmony overlays. “ M y goal." he says, "was to combine music you could dance to with great lyrics that have meaning. I always want the characters in my songs to come to life for the listeners.” Travelin' continually reiterates L .J .’s favorite themes, most o f which are based on men’s relationships with women, and vice versa. “ I enjoy singing to women, for all men,” says L.J. “ W e’re all travelling down the road of life together, and I just want to make the trip a little more pleasant for everybody.” N. W illiam s 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ■ *1500 " 1000- Reg 32“ - ' B R A ID S * 2 for *9” MRS. C’e WIGS 707 N.E. Fremont 281*6525 Oaaad tea. A Me«. 0 F « Tees. 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