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LR L « Page 8 Portland Observer, September 14, 1963 Ernestine at Neighbors of Woodcraft Sonny Rollins at Masonic Ernestine Anderson combine* the extraordinary excitement and luscious sound o f a fresh voice with the m a turity and wisdom o f her year* in music, to create the compelling sound that makes her a favorite per former in the United Sûtes, Europe and Asia. Ernestine Anderson handle* a song as if Sarah Vaughan had just tossed it her way with instructions to be gentle. Her robust voice, never strained or affected, hugs a lyric lovingly, then sends it out with a precision that could make more widely heralded singers weep with envy. Recently, Ernestine ha* become an enthusiastic participant in college and high school vocal jazz clinics, where she conducts workshops and concert*. A recent project culm inat ed in a performance with M ark M urphy, Richie Cole and Barney M cClure. Artichoke Music will be presenting one of the living legend* of jazz, tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Sonny’* professional career began in New York in the '40*. the heady day* o f early “ bop.” By the middle '50* Sonny had worked and recorded with virtually all the great* o f that era. Bud Powell, Miles Davis, Thelonious M o nk, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and many others. He was leading his own bands and critic* were already hailing him a* one o f the greatest living tenors, inventing new word* to describe hi* force ful, imaginative and articulate playing. Sonny’s career now spans three decades and he has continued to grow and change, maintaining his own identity while experimenting with new ideas, trends and styles. Sonny Rollins is the most gitted living saxophonist and a player who has maintained his identity at the same time that he has made use o f the various styles, trends, and materials that have surfaced in jazz over the last 35 years o f his professional playing experience. The result is an approach to saxo phone playing that can now move with ease from the romantic ballads of Tin Pan Alley to the dancing calypso rhythms or the yearning melodies o f iountry and western, the street beat o f rhythm and blues, a humorous refer ence to a cartoon score from the 1940s, all projected with the disciplined talent of the finest saxophonist to emerge since Charlie Parker. W ithout a doubt, Sonny Rollins is one o f the most important musicians o f any style, category, or school in the world. Ernestine Andersen w ill Neighbor« of W oodcraft p m . M10 S W Morrison Erenestine’s innate swing, her brandy-mellow sound, her faultless diction and her sensuality make her stand out among the singers o f jazz in today's newly vital listenir world. happenings N o rth w e s t In d ia n b a s k e ts are on display at the Oregon Historical Society Museum, Sept. I-N o v . 13. Demonstration* will be held all day Sat., Sept. 17 at the Center, located as 1230 SW Park. Admission is free. H our* are M on.-Sat. 10:00 a .m .-4:45 p.m . For info call 222-1741. W ANDA THOMPSON "hoto: Richard J. B rown) S oul C ity R ecords Musical benefits Black Ed Center legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins will make a rare con cert appearance on Friday. September 23rd at 8 p m at the Masonic Temple Grand Ballroom, 1119 SW Park Avenue Tlckete are available at Artichoke Music, all Bass outlets and Everybody's Records. Tickets are »9 50 in advance. For Info, cell 248 0356. Rollins was born in New York C ity, o f parents native to the Virgin Islands, on September 9, 1930. Most o f his brothers and sisters were musi cally inclined, but only Sonny veered away from classical music, after his uncle, a saxophonist, had introduced him to jazz and blues. " I t won't come as startling news to longtime fans that Sonny continues to play with the same ferocity, wit, intelligence and consummate musicality that have distinguished his career. "Rollins' incredibly muscular playing and endless ability to improvise elaborate, long tuns remains undaunted and unmatched by any other living tenor. " H e is the greatest music maker we have." Sonny's sensational set at last year's M t. H txxl Jazz Festival provided ample proof o f his continually evolving imagination and virtuosity. STAN KRAMlfcN & ASSOCIATES PROUDLY PRfcSENT IN CONCERT The Incridlbl» JAZZ SINGER ERNESTINE ANDERSON with the ALLEN YOUNGBLOOD TRIO GRASSROOTS /VfcW.S, N. W. — An explosion o f classical A fro- American music performed by the best in local talent will occur this Sunday, September 18, at the N .W . Service Center on 18th & N .W . Glisan It is a benefit for the Black Educa tion Center. Organizer Wanda Thompson said, “ W e have gotten together a group o f Portland stars to assist (he BEC. W e'll be performing some nostalgic music from the '30s and '40s; music from Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. According to B E C ’s Director Joyce Harris, the Black Education Center is " a private independent school designed to meet the basic educational needs o f Black children. W e view the education o f our chil dren as a priority and we focus on the academics. Through our aca demic program we teach our stu dents to he proud o f themselves as Black people." Harris said she doesn't believe their educational premise fosters a segregated attitude towards society. “ When you teach someone to be proud o f who they are, you are in stilling a positive self-concept. You are teaching a child to be proud about who they arc and to use that positive self-image when they en counter the w orld .” The musical revue is to raise reve nue to help roof the Center, buy supplies, and pay teachers back pay. Harris said, “ We have the most committed teachers in the world, because not too many people will be so committed to a cause to make personal sacrifices like our teachers. “ I would like to encourage every one to come out to the musical revue because the entertainment will be fantastic. W e have performing the cream o f the crop in terms o f local talents. We have musicians who can see beyond their own self-interest. I think everybody in the community views the Black Education Center as something that has been able to sur vive because o f the support we’ ve received from the Black community.” On a personal note, the musical revue will be the last local perfor mance o f singer W anda Thompson. “ I'm going to Virginia to get my career started on the East t oast I plan on going to school and getting a degree in music. Hopefully, I can do some recording while I ’ m back there.” Her last words are directed to wards Portland's youth. “ Follow your dreams. Leaving Portland and going back East to study has been a dream o f mine for a long time. Please, never let anyone tell you that you can't achieve your dreams or your goals.” Other local talents performing in clude Ira Ham m ond. Donald H ep burn, Marianne M avfield, Shawn Price, Janice Scroggins, Dennis Springer, Thara M em ory, Sheila Wilcoxson and Niobeh Tsaba. The musical revue starts at two in the afternoon, Sunday, September 18 at the Northwest Service Center. Back by popular demand for 4 weeks . THURS., SEPT. 22 8:00 PM S” ? » P t. JO- !7. 24 _ NEIGHBORS OF WOODCRAFT AUDITORIUM 1410 SW Morrison Tickets: $8 50 TICKETS AVAHABIE AT A l l G l JOE'S STORES ’ Oroer Anderson Concwt» 317 SW AMer 81104 »97204 T icket Inform ation: 2 2 4 -1 5 1 1 In Concert EARTHA KITT Saturday, September 17 Mayfair Room Benson Hotel Two Shows 8 0 0 P M & 10:30 P M Tickets $15*® exclusively at B A S S Ticket Centers Merer & Frank Stores 4 Everybody s Records .JuSEi Premiere ■ iig p d Q c . r - f 4p.m . 8 p m. in the afternoon J ii Th» Biggest Little Record Shop in the Northwest Carries the top 100 soul LP's 826 N. K illln g a w o rth Pleasant Session Visions The Fantasy Affair Band Fri. & Sat. Sept. 9 & 10. 16 & 17 9:30 P nt. to 2:00 a .m . J.R.'s Southern Com fort 15th and Killingsworth St. 284 3269 MRS. C’s WIGS M a n y w>q> p r t c e d ^ £ j 6 1_> 1 0_b _> 1^ Braids $ 3 50„n 2 /$ 6 ° ° Sell» Cabin« Proprietor Featuring w iga by N A O M I S IM S A N D R E D O U G L A S BILLIE b N A T A L IE COLE n ln PL ic . p 1313 N .E . F rem o n t 281 7696 Artichoke Music Presents an evening with legendary saxophonist SONNY ROLLINS Friday, September 23rd, 8 PM Masonic Temple Grand Ballroom, 1119 SW Park Ave Tickets: $9 50 in advance, 810 50 at the door available at Artichoke Music, all BASS out lets and Everybody's Records Coming October 15th: Master Indian Musician Al Akbar Khan “Janat” 'M eli»««'' By Andre Dougl«» Reg. ‘35°° N ow b^NsUh^ole Reg *21 00 * 2 5 °° M R S . C ’a W IG S 7 0 7 N.E. F rem ont 2 8 1 -6 5 2 5 Cleeed tun. 8 Men. OPIN T u m . thru tat. 11:30 AM te 8:00 FM
