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 ROCKY 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. IV 'I IlSftl WlHw U H M ■ M . © ! .«atau fl M * M M « U M H M «s « f lu ci» » n . s w iM B .iM a M i r « « » . « « « # po — „ * — w- MB W—• — , M— J NOW AT A THEATRE NEAR YOU! THE NORMAN 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 at the 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 I tn .im . < n kl’ l \ 12 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 ROYAL ESQUIRE CLUB 1706 N.E. A lberta Portland, Oregon 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 Wigs, Hairpieces and Beauty Supplies Wholesale and Retail Pre Holiday Sale 10% to 30% OFF SELECTED STYLES 1000 Wigs • Carefree Displayed to Choose From * Andre Douglas Narfs Eyetasbs From 10 00 a m. til 6 00 p.m. Location 1106 N.E. B ro ad w ay I * ttusn troni Satew.iv IJoyrl Centerl Portland Oregon I Store Hour« 10 00 a m. til 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Tel. 282-1664 ____ « s o n 's o u i o o o io . lv s Rtconn co. Northwest'* lor get' G otpol Record A Tope Selection* Authorized Zenith PARADE OF STARS W tM T J A C IS O * St O w -tr G A IT A JAC«IO N Cwrt.f.wd TwhaMte* Saturday, December 28th 6 pm Midnight » I tette«. A !•< *•« • Me*e«or Results of the Miss Tan Pageant are (left to right) Kimberly Mason, Second Runner Up; Oalya Hasan, Miss Tan 1985 86; and Carla Bryant, First Runner Up. (P h o to ; R ich a rd J. B ro w n ) • • V ,"’ » . < 1 a Benefiting United Negro College Fund 4623 N Vancouver Portland. OR 97217 O ffic e 287 2042 For mtormeHon or Io mefce y o u r c o n tr (b u tto n ceN 1XOO5272525 *».. i • Zury and more 20% OFF I>elta Sigma Theta Sorority, P o rt­ 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, or Mrs. C’s. c • All Human Hair, Naomi Sim ’s and Andre Douglas N ew Year's Eve Gala e x • Eva Gabor • Rene of Pans 1 7 ____I