Word: playfulness
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...corny U. S. traits into polished Chinese formulas. When he sits down at an important conference with Chinese statesmen, he begins by saying (in Chinese): "Well, boys, have I told you the one about the traveling salesman and the old farmer?" He can sing Chinese songs, too, and play the pipa (lute...
Authorities refused to comment on the probable length of time for which he would be laid up but it is doubtful whether he will be able to play in any games before Christmas vacation...
Conducting will be Malcolm R. Holmes '28. while G. Wallace Woodworth '24. will be guest conductor. As a special feature of the program. Putnam Aldrich well known Boston harpsichord soloist, will play two arrangements by Bach. Aldrich has studied abroad with Wanda Landowska and Nadia Bonlanger...
...most interesting things about bands, is that oft times they play the same tunes, but there is a distinct difference in presentation. In other words, arrangements are different. This has plenty to do with one's style. Even if two bands played the same arrangement, there would be a noticeable difference in execution and interpretation. Thus, a certain band becames prominent because its peculiar style appeals to the public. In every band there is something about the arrangements, that should more or less attract attention, either because they are unusually different or decidedly unique in some particular detail. Good arrangements...
...Southland. I think that it ranks with Jimmy Dorsey as being the best all around band in the country. And at a great many things, it shades Dorsey. I can remember very few times when I got as big a kick from just the way a band played its music as I did from such things as Lunceford's rendition of the Beethovan Sonata Pathetique. The band puts on a terrific show, plays an easy bounce style of dance music, and has excellent soloists. Jimmy Young (trombone) ranks in the top three. Paul Webster (trumpet) is recognized as the highest...