Page 6. Portland Observer, December 25, 1985
GET A RINGSIDE SEAT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
FOR THE FAMILY EVENT OF THE YEARI
E N T E R T A IN M E N T
NETW O RK
Joe ' bean “ Keller, Entertainment Editor
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Maze album dedicated to Marvin Gaye
Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly, cap the success o f five previous gold
albums with their seventh Capitol releave. Can’t Slop the Love, preceding it
with a jum pin' debut single entitled "Back In Stride." Perfecting their ranks by
adding a few well-appointed funksters to the established Maze nucleus, the
group expounds on its solid, smoldering R&B base, heating up the Tires with
improved technical proficiency and a mainline connection to funk in its un-
distilled state.
Traveling west from Philadelphia with percussionists Roame Lowry,
McKinley Williams and keyboardist Sam Porter, in the early ’70s, Frankie
changed ihe name o f his band from "Raw Soul" to "M aze" and settled in the
Bay area. Incorporating an a ffin ity for jazz-flavored instrumental arrange
ments with Philly-influenced vocal harmonies. Maze quickly succeeded in
scoring a record deal with Capitol in 1976. Since that time, their career profile
has consisted o f sold-out concert tours and a string o f gold albums beginning
with Ihcit debut release Maze Leaturing Lrankte beverly in January o f 1977.
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SYLVESTER BAND
The King ol the Blues. B B King with his guitar "Lucille'' appears on the 1986
"Lou Rawls Parade ol Stars " It will be the second appearance by King during
the six years ol the program The program airs Saturday. Dec 28 Irom 8 30
p m. to 1:30 a m. on KPTV 12. Support the United Negro College Fund "A
mind is a terrible thing to w aste.’’
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars
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Grammy Award winning recording star and actor I ou Rawls looks to add
more money lo the millions he has helped raise for Black higher education
through ihe Lou Pawls Parade o f Stars with another star-studded telethon
.tiring Saturday. Dec 28. K i i i p i n
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The Lou Pawls Parade o f Stars started six years ago and developed a
major source of funding for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and its 41
member institutions o f higher learning.
Six years and $2$ m illion later, Rawls’ commitment to the UNCF and
America remains strong.
’ ’The Parade o f Stars docs more than help deserving young people receive
a college education; the program means a lot to this country,’ ’ says Rawls, who
last year received a commendation for his efforts at The White House from
President Ronald Reagan.
’’Only through education can we reach the higher levels of professionalism
and performance that w ill be required to keep America strong. The con
tributions o f Black colleges to the liber o f this nation continue to grow and
become better appreciated. These contributions have proven to be invaluable
"T o protect this valuable resource, we must keep the dtxirs open at Black
colleges and universities," he added.
Rawls maintains that education is the best alternative to many social
problems. "M any of today’s social problems could be greatly reduced with bet
ter educational opportunities. It is the mission ot the United Negro College
Fund to generate finances to keep the dixus ol opportunity open."
Blacks in Government lunch
The Southwestern Washington Chapter ol Blacks in Government an
ixxmces a luncheon to commemorate the late Dr Martin I ulher king, Jr on
Friday. Jan. 17. at the Ihunderhnd Inn at the Quay. Fool o f Columbia Si.,
Vancouver. W'A W illiam H illia rd , Fxcvulivc I d itor o f the Oregonian w ill
speak.
Tickets are $12.00 including taxi and g ra tu ity, fo r reservations call
Rosemary Anderson, 503-287-1271 or Cornett Ferrell, 206-573-7246, or pick up
tickets in advance at P .O .l.t., 4215 N. Williams Ave. (across from Geneva’s)
in Portland, or at Ihe W YCA. 1115 Pstcr St., in downtown Vancouver
Miss Tan 1985-86
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Maze leaturing Frankie Beverly will be at the Schnitzer Concert Hall this Satur
day. Dec 28 at 8 00 p m Reserved tickets on sale now at Gt Jo e’s, Galleria
Jean Machine. Everybody’s Records. House ol Sound, and Civic Auditorium
box office, $14 50. subject to service charge user fee
Wigland !
The follow up I P, Golden Lime o f D aylW IS), confirmed Maze's musical
depth by going gold in only two months and landing in the pop charts’ lo p 30.
I ikcwise. Inspiration (1979, and Joy and Pain (1980). saw gold certification
and pop chart action as well. , he year 1983 saw the release o f He Are One,
which featured the lo p Five R&B hii " l ove Is the key,” reaching the Top 25
on Ihe jxip charts and paving the way for a wider audience base ( an 'I Stop the
Love takes the Maze tradition o f molten soul one step further with the in
troduction o f two new members.
As is tradition, Frankie wrote, arranged and prixJuccd the I P. which con
sists of seven smoldering tracks including the upbeat debut single, "Back in
Stride,” which best exhibits the newly enhanced dimensions of the band with a
groove cut directly from the bowels of lunk “ Back in Stride," destined lor
across the board airplay, is sure to augment the rapidly expanding ranks of
Maze followers with its irresistible rhythmic undertow
The tracks “ I Want lo Feel I ’m Wanted" is one for which Frankie holds a
special partiality, a tact which lakes on further meaning when one considers
that it has been in Frankie’s repertoire lor nearly 20 years, having once been
released as a single. Ihe heartlelt lyrics reflect the depth and sincerity which
have been a staple ot Maze's music since their inception in 1971.
Although success lias long been a given m Maze's history, Frankie is very
adamant about his music reflecting ihe artistic desires o f the group "M y in
terest in making music is to make it be as genuine as I can. Naturally. I want to
be successful, but not at the exjvense ol the art itself. I'm from the old svhixvl
raised on Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, The Beatles, Mars in tiaye
I believe in using the hare minimum o f drum machines and the like I like for
(he music to be as real as it can.” With such sincere dedication, it is no wonder
Maze's followers base remained a force with which lo be reckoned and one
whose ranks continue lo steadily swell.
Dedicated to the memory of Marvin Gaye, who was instrumental in at
taining the ( apitol recording contract for Maze, < a n ‘t Stop the I ove over (lows
with the traditional mchxiic charm and rhythmic sensuality we have come to
expect from this potent amalgam
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land Alumnae Chapter joins Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Zeta Nu Chapicr
to present iheir first annual New
Year’ s Eve Gala Benefit Dance,
Tuesday. Dec. 31, from I0 ;0 0p .m .
u n til 2 00 a m. at the Portland
Memorial Coliseum, Assembly Hall.
Music by Velvet with special guest ihe
Strawberry Gamblers. Donation
$10.00 in advance, $13.00 at the door.
Free parly hats and noise makers. All
proceeds io benefit Della and Omega
C om m unity Service Programs.
Tickets may be purchased from any
of our members, the House o f Sound,
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