Word: jazzing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...reckless private conduct over the years kept him in political hot water. His first two marriages-to Showgirl Isabel Washington and Jazz Pianist Hazel Scott-reflected Powell's affinity for glamour. His conquests were many. Some, like Yvette and his former-beauty-queen secretary, Corinne Huff, were even put on his staff payroll and paid $20,000 a year. In 1963 Mrs. Esther James, a Harlem widow, won a $46,500 defamation judgment against Powell, who on TV called her a "bag woman" for gambling payoffs. For nearly five years he managed to avoid payment, partly by staying...
Unfortunately Little Richard appears only once on the album. The rest of the record is divided between what seems to be an attempt by Canned Heat to return to its blues root, and several jazz and rock numbers. Canned Heat has always been one of the best white blues bands, so the inclusion of their version's of "That's All Right" and "Sneakin' Around" is another strength of the album...
...Jazz Coalition Benefit Concert. Old West Church, 131 Cambridge St., Boston. 3 p.m.-1 a.m., April 16, $3-$5 couple...
Recently, for example, Friedman stuffed 48 of his latest songs into his attache case and hopped a jet for Hollywood. There, after hiring a Capitol Records studio, he gathered together his arranger-conductor (Jazz Great Benny Carter), a crack 49-piece band (including Saxophonist Bud Shank, Drummer Louis Bellson, Guitarist Barney Kessel), Vocalists Carmen McRae and Joe Williams, and a chorus of twelve. Then for the next few days he sat back and listened to the best that the music profession can do with songs like his Look What I Found...
Mark Harvey Group (Jazz Celebrations), Old West Church, 131 Cambridge St., Boston. Midnight. April 1. Donation...