Word: good
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...associate membership. And for the benefit of those refused admission nothing less can be done than to notify them of that fact in June rather than wait until September when many rooming--houses are full. Supposedly the lack of guidance of Freshmen is proverbial; it does them no good to be left with the thought of having no roof over their heads...
...largest swing clubs in the country. His "Remember When," an old Victor recording, makes "Gloomy Sunday" seem something like a nursery rhyme. And on all of his records, saxmen Willie Smith and Joe Thomas, brass men Oliver, Webster, and Young, and the rhythm section provide good solos. Incidentally, if you think Harry James plays high trumpet, listen to Mr. Webster; he's the highest in the business...
...from the technical standpoint, there is no doubt one of the finest. Though every music magazine in the country has taken a shot at explaining his "Apple Annie" method of blowing out his checks while playing (distinctly unorthodox), or panning him for it, the still true that he has good tone and really gets around on his horn...
...Benny Carter disciple, the pianoman, and Ralph Hawkins, the drummer. It's unfair to place final judgment on the band as it has only had a few months' shaping, but if it quiets down and indulges in a little more relaxed rhythm, the end-point ought to be damn good...
...cussing: As predicted here three weeks ago, Martha Tilton has left Benny Goodman's band to marry the manager, her place being taken by Louise Tobin, who when last heard at Nick's, was very good . . . Charlie Barnet's "Only A Rose" is the best disc he has done so far . . . The Nelson of "Wave-A-Stick Blues" is a clever ditty on the night-mares of a band-leader . . . First we were given Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, then Paul Whiteman and his Swing Wing, then Paul Whiteman and his Swing Strings. this week uncovers the Sax Sockette...