Word: viewing
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...fact that he is not a native American is probably the main reason why Panassie has failed to get a really accurate view of the jazz picture. At the time he was formulating his conception of it, Americans were busy fawning upon any and every eminent European classical musician obtainable. But in his native Europe the bell-shaped opera sopranos, weirdly posturing conductors et al were, comparatively speaking, the honorless prophets, while the imported hot records from the New World and the American jam bands got the vivas, saluts, and heils. The European Parlophone company, with branches in almost every...
Like everything else Farrell has written, Bernard Clare is sure to be provoking. It will fire the enthusiasts who believe that Farrell's dogged, disagreeable, belligerent honesty sets him far above most contemporary writers; it will confirm his detractors in their view that no amount of sincerity can compensate for so much bad writing...
Competing eastern eights will fly to the coast. Proceedings will be spaced over a one week period, providing Crimson Varsity boatmen with an opportunity to view the scenic Far West...
Attendance at the Lake Washington event may reach 100,000. Since legal difficulties prohibit an admission fee, spectators will be able to view the regatta free of charge from the more-than-a-mile-long floating concrete pontoon bridge...
...delegate who will be sent from this institution must be one who can see the inherent possibilities in such an undertaking, but is still wise enough to retain the somewhat dispassionate view of an observer. He must realize that, in spite of the unusually wide variety of groups backing this particular convention, and the specific nature of the topics under investigation, clever management and adroit manipulation can all too easily capture the affair for one faction or another. It is in a hopeful if not glowing attitude that the College must accept the Conference. But caution, which is vital, need...