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boss and used pasties when the show opened I here in May. However, things haven't been developing so well at the box office, so those concerned with the musical have decided to do the show as it would be done in Paris: no pasties covering the real thing. This they plan to do Thursday, so by the time you read this, the opus just might have been padlocked here and Leola Edwards and her charming mother may out of Jobs. They do the wardrobe for the show. According to show business, almost two Izzy Rowe vears after It opened, the Playboy Club here will be granted a license which will allow it to present live entertainment on its three stages.

The refusal of a former commissioner to grant Hefner's million dollar baby a cabaret license when it first opened here created quite a mess. However, that seems to be a thing of the past, as Commissioner Joseph DlCarlo is reported ready to announce, right after the election, that the Playboy can start doing the same kind of business it's doing in other cities throughout the country. Speaking of civil rights, the manager of the hotel where most orderly convention affair ever held at the hotel, and he is looking forward to entertaining the group again. Ho hum. Haven't we been telling them this all along? So I'll tell you this is Izzy Rowe.

200 W. 57th New York City 10019. Ted Watson In Chicago Htadliners and Byliners LINEMEN REPORT: Tha overwhelming success with "name" jazz units at a comparative new spot in this city's Old Town section has caused many operators of central area night spots to shake their heads In wonderment When Mike Pierpoall, owner of the "Plugged Nickel." started the ball rolling with Roy (Little Jazz) Eldridge, the doubting Toms were plentiful But when the crowds started jamming the place and the cash tills began bulging, it seemed every "would be operator" of a nightery was out to learn the formula of jazz attraction success Since Roy left, Pierpoall scheduled Art Farmer, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie Byrd and the Art Blakely ageregations, and this segment of the "Jazz beat" winds up on Dec. 6 Pierpoall stated that "good music in the modern vein ia the simple redpe to soothe the hungry jazz lovers, and that's what we're going to supply our customers with at the Plugged Nickel" CITY SIDELIGHTS: Randy Cameron, an associate of D. Parke Gibson, New York public relations firm, in town on a promotional tour for "Guns At Bataal," a 20th century Fox film In rare form (early In the morning), Cameron Informed that the Windy City was the last leg of a four city tour for 20th Century Fox on "Batasi." which will premiere in Cleveland on Oct.

21 His firm's next flacking job will be on "Rio Conchos." in which Jim Brown, the great grid ace plays a cowboy part, along with Richard (Paladin) Boone. THOSE LOVELY SITREMES. In our opinion, the top female trio on records today, won the hearts of many viewers when thpy appeared on the Steve Allen show last week to re (Rating System: Exceptional; Excellent; Good; Fair; Limited In Appeal). By HIIL GARLAND Yesterday's jitterbugs, now diet conscious matrons and battlers of the bay window, often are given to complaining about the way "they don't write popular songs like they used to." Sadly, they lament the demise of the cheek to cheek ballroom dancing, and contend that none of today's favorites will stand the test of time as well as "Stardust." Though this reviewer heartily believes that a song, like "Moonlight in Vermont," for example, could hold its own alongside the timeless Hoagy Carmichael classic, it is easy to see why those in the over forty set feel as they do. So many of the old standards possets an indelible charm, harkenlng back to another day, not really so long ago, when love was love, and not a "neurotic attachment." For both those who remem 7 IE JLJ JEANNE BAXTER a timeless charm ber and those who were born too late to partake of that era, some of the best songs of those days are offered up on a delightful album entitled "RE I.AX WITH JEANNE BAXTER (Niagara NT Music lovers around the the SCLC held its convention banquet, said it was the quietest, Steel City need no introduction to Jeanne, who is referred to on this set at "The Pride of Pittsburgh." But talent should not be confined by boundaries and it long has been the feeling of many that she deserves wider exposure.

Indeed, she dors, and this disc should do the trick. Miss Baxter's soothing voice and intimate sf.Je ideally are suited to these standards, which she does in a manner which, undeniably, is femenine and soft This Is fare good for any age or any day. Who can fail to respond to songs like "If I Had My Way." "You'll Never Know." "Ill Be Seeing You," "I II See You In My Dreams," "If I Could Be With You," and Love The combination others. of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson One of the great assets on and Florence Ballard has pro this record is Hershey Cohen, duced a vocal unit notable for who managed to combine so efficiently the tasks of musical director and trumpeter. Working with Cohen are several other jazzmen, whose names may not be well known, but whose talents shine brightly Reid Jaynes, piano; Henry Seiullo, drums; Rich Munoz, gifts of many of the young artists "making it big" on the juke boxes.

I can think of two singing groups, now riding the crest of the waves of success, which, musically, are excellent, regardless of what the "purists" say, namely, the three young men who call themselves the Impressions, and the trio of lovely young ladies called the Supremes. It's unfortunate that these units have been pegged solely as rock 'n' roll outfits, for they are more, balladeers with an infectious beat What's more, they can sing. Those not In the know might not realize that Curtis May field, leader of the Impressions hu written mil of their big hits, and Is a fine guitarist to boot Quality is evident In everything he does, and In the voices of his niUKieal buddies, Samuel bass, and Fred ('anil, If you happen to like "Keep on Pushing" and "Talking About My Baby," try listening to these fellows at their best on THE IMPRESSIONS: KEEP ON PUSHING (ABO Paramount ABC 103). They provide, also, a refreshing change of pace In their rendition of the theme from "Lilies of the Field" (Amen). A for the Supremes, there must be hardly a soul around Trio Opens In Newark NEWARK, N.J.

Jazz organist Gene Ludwig, whose integrated trio Is becoming the big dust raiser In these parts, opened at the plush Lido Club Oct. 5. After a smash seeson at the Wonder Gardens In Atlantic City, the sensational organ trio completed an engagement at the popular Hurricane Lounge In Pittsburgh, home of Ludwig and his guitarist, before moving into the Lido. ceive the Billboard Award They're a swinging, singing unit and deserves the accolade thev received Motown Records should be proud The recent selection of three sepia mu siclans to Join staff musi: makers at CBS Radio and Television here came as no surprise Seasoned players all, Frank Derrick, alto; Charles Parham. bass, and Arthur Hoyle, trumpet, got the call Although Montell Stewart, who operated cabs here for many years, may be deeply ensconced In insurance business; he's rolling hard now since his stable of fine thorobreds have begun hitting the "winner's circle" In recent weeks, at Hawthorne race course, his War Council, County Maid, Take Over and others have shown their mettle A double birthday celebration held last week at Earl's! Liquor and Lounge In the South Side, may hve been the last time out for personable Earl Collins, Its proprietor Friendly Jimmy Sehultz and his partner, Ray Venable, may take over Martha Parker, a new and exciting vocalist, has been added to the entertainment roster of the downtown Blue Angel and speaking of that foot reminds us of the whale of a time William H.

Baker. European managing dl rector of Drumstick Company (an ice cream cone manufacturing outfit), had recently In his crowd of four wpre Bill McKamy. a St. Louis 'represent tive of Parker Products who really should be a singer of popular sonp; Bake' son, Barry Baker, of Champaign, 111, and James Fondaw ol lid Lard, Ohio. its youthful exuberance, which simply defies a foot to keep from tapping.

Though known primarily throuph their singles, now they are presented on a full scale album called THE SUPREME: WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO? Motown Ii21). Here are their choice hit tunes, wrapped up as one In a bass, and Marty Faloon, guitar. handsome package, including To reverse matters a bit, I not only the title song but niHr others. "Baby Love," who "put down" the current rock 'n' roll trend, would do well to recoasidor the obvious the Love Light Starts Shining; Through His Eves," "Your Kiss of Fire" and "Ask Anv Girl." VIDEO WMtffri! 00 ca By a uA7b AM Hi 11 DUNCAN, who was recently signed as a regular by LAWRENCE WEI.K for his popular ABC TV network show, made the grade after a number of guest appearances on the "CHAMPAGNE MUSIC MAKERS" program, seen on ABC TV's stations on Saturday night Duncan has an interesting background. After tiying unsuccessfully to make It in his native land, the dancer went to Australia where he waa an immediate sensation, even getting his own television show there.

From Australia, Duncan went to Europe, Asia and Africa He toured and performed In clubs In Ixuidon, Parts, Cairo, Beirut and at summer and winter resorts In the Swtsa Alpa. Everywhere the versatile artist apeared, he received the same high critical acclaim. After five years, Duncan made a triumphant return to this country. While performing with the LIONEL HAMPTON OrcheMra at Basin Street West, In I Ay Ancch'K, talent kcoiiU discovered the entertainer ami auditioned him for the Welk show. When Lawrence Welk celebrated his 10th anniversary with the ABC TV network, Oct.

10, Arthur Duncan made his first appearance sw a regular. (See picture elsewhere.) THE RUMOR that comic BILL COSBY might become the first of his race to have his own television series seema to be more fact than fiction. According to a release from WARNER BROS. RECORDS, out In Burbank, Cosby, after taping the "JACK PAAR SHOW" which was aired last week, and the "ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW," set for viewing Nov. 30, Cosby flew to Hong Kong for the week of Oct.

10 16. He is to return to Hollywood between Oct. 17 and Oct. 26. The trip was to be In conjunction with Cosby's forthcoming who hasn't succumbed to their TV series "I SPY," according to the recording company, which best selling "Where Did Our this week released Cosby's album "I STARTED OUT AS A CHILD." Cosby will be quite a busy guy for the next few months.

He will co star In a aeries of live concert In Uie Southern California area, Oct 28 Nov. 8. with GLENN YARBOROUGH. then fly to New York for a Nov. 10 appearance on the "TO NIGHT SHOW STARRING ARSON." From Nov.

11 to Nov. 22, Coshy will appear at the Camden, iJitln Casino, with JACK JONES; Dee, 21 lo Jan. 3, at the Shoreham Hotel In Washington, D.C.: Feb. 1228, on the Playboy Concert Tour with WOODY HERMAN and JACK JONES. Future TV tapln daU for Conhy Include the "JACK PAAR SHOW." to be seen Jan.

13. and the Feb. 11 "JIMMY DEAN SHOW." The former Is an NBC TV production, while the latter la on ABC TV. INCIDENTALLY THE ABCTV outlet in Pittsburgh is WTAETV, which isn't carrying the "LAWRENCE WELK SHOW" this season. A local movie is substituted.

Pittsburgh's other network affiliates include WIIC TV, which carries all NBC TV programs, and KDKA TV, which i the outlet for the Westinghouse Broadcasting Co. and CBS TV. The National Education Television affiliate in Pittsburgh Is WQEDTV. Ivan Dixon Freda Payne Mnc Howard In answer to requrstH from readers who wanted to the pictures of IVAN DIXON. FBI DA PAINE and INCT.

HOWAKIJ. the column larrjlm them this week. Dtxnn has been seen on a numlicr of television shows, his latest being (BS TV'd "THE DEFENDERS." Mis I'ayne. a sing Inif sensation In LARKY SIEI I E'S "SMART AFFAIRS," In Atlantic Ity all summer at the luh Harlem, was lat seen on the "TONIGHT SHOW." Vince Is a regular on the NBC TV "MR. NOVAK" how.

He plays the part of a history teacher Ha alto a terrific singer. Oct. 17. 1964 rimtmnnininminiimiiiiiniminnimninm nnflfflMiiimiBinr. 1 Izzy Rowe's a THE COUHIE in1: fjifa2 II W.

NOTE BOOK iiimimiuiiiiiiiiiim nniiiiimiiiiiiiiiii Holiday for Praise Agents NEW YORK CITY The trouble with having an early deadline is that sometimes you miss big bits of news. A release from Max Elsen, the B'way praise agent, about how NY City license commissioner can go "lump it" because censorship should not be our way of life. The way I understand it is that the powers that be refused to stand still while the dancers of "Folies Bergere," the B'way musical from gay Paree, beat up the board bare breasted. At first, everybody went along with the old license JAZZ AWARD TO POWELL The fourth in a series of Schaafar Jaxz Awards was recently presented to "The Amazing Bud Powell" at Birdland, where ha is currently appearing. Shown during the ceremonies are (left to right) Francis Poudraa, Bud Powell Gets Award It came as no surprise to jazz buffs that "The Amazing Bud Powell" should receive the fourth in a series of Schaefer Jazz Awards.

Powell, after six years In Paris, recently made a triumphant return to the United States where his many fans had been anxiously waiting. A CHILD TRODIGY at the age of eight, Powell, today Is one of the most Imitated pianists In the world of jazz. The award coming from the FAM Schaefer Brewing was presented at Birdland, where the jazz star is currently appearing. Previous recipients of the award include Theloneous Monk, Ray Charles and Horace Silver. 13 1 UX rvii rvftr7 ri' rMK y.ry: i Ttnv 'SY in i A 'VVVrX I I A a in in 'ii i nMrv fj MAKING GOOD Arthur Duncan (center) it pictured here with Bobby Burgess and Jack Imel, as they break into a dance backed by Lawrence Walk and his Cham pagnt Music Makers.

Duncan, a big hit lyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN as a dancer in Europe for five years, has been signed as a "regular" with the Walk organization, after several appearances with Welk's Music Makers on their Saturday night ABC TV show. THE USO IS STARTING its 22nd year of sending out I touring entertaining show units to armed forces personnel LlSteninqln I all over the world. The Defense Department has called upon the organization to send units to Alaska, the Pacific, the Caribbean, the Northeast, Europe and the Mediterranean. Bert Wishnew, production supervisor, said that the Defense Department will be calling upon the USO to provide even more entertainment within the next few months. "The department wants us to have young people, 1R and over, mainly females.

They particularly want young female singers and young female dancers who have their own acts. Tap dancers are sought, too. Comedy acts and musical combos, plus comedy jugglers and magicians, round out all units. A unit generally consists of seven individuals, including the musical combo of three. ARTHUR KRIM, president of United Artists, played host to National CORE and celebrities, with a formal dance at his house, following the performance of "Ballad of the Winter Soldiers," presented at Lincoln Center on Sept.

28. Celebrities Included Mrs. Pat Lawford, Jonathan Miller. Artie Shaw, James Farmer, Dore Senary, Barry Gray, Paula and Lee Strasberg, Mr. and Mrs.

Leon Uris. the Warner LeRoys and 200 others. "Ballad" was a musical tribute to freedom. Proceeds of the evening went to CORE. Understand some $20,000 was realized, despite the fact that many of the stars advertised were not properly approached originally and there were conflicting engagements.

Arthur Krim is noted for his many parties for African organizations and his fund drives in their behalf. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, of Teaneck Englewood and vicinity is presenting Its first annual Founders Day Sojourner Truth Award luncheon at the Neptune Inn, Paramus. N.J., on Sunday afternoon. Guest speaker will be Dr. Uvee Mdodana Arbouin, founder and director of Christian Women's Retreat.

The guest artist will be Mrs. Alfred Mitchell, teacher of music In Paterson High School; the accompanist will be Mrs. Thelma Williams. The 1964 Sojourner Truth Award of the organization will be presented to Mrs. Barbara Kay of Englewood, N.J., and the Youth Achievement Award will go to John Smith.

Dr. Harvey B. Scrivner, superintendent of Teaneck schools; Councilman Vlncente K. Tibbs, Fourth Ward, Englewood, N.J., and Thomas Jerome Boyd, conferee of the Internal Revenue Service, Newark, N.J., will receive Human Relations Awards. A COUNTRY CLUB, comprising 170 acres of landscaped, rolling hills, with a championship 18 hole golf course, Olympic size swimmlr pool, children's wading pool, patio area, locker rooms, large dining room, cocktail lounge and banquet facilities, also tennis and badminton courts, two putting greens, one driving range and a teen age club house, is being offered for sale to "us." The club Is within a 50 mile radius of the New York City metropolitan area.

The Freedom National Bank Is quickening Its pace of pre openlng day activities by launching its pledge campaign, under the direction of Its secretary and chairman of the advisory board, Alvin Hudglns Baron Von Roth Is back after a month In foreign ports. He's now pressing for fun wkers to fly down to Rio with him for the '65 Carnival If you honestly feel that you want a more varied and Imaginative choice of theatre than Broadway is offering to day, you can do something about it. The Equity Library Theatre is opening its 21st season with the production "The Beggars Opers. r.LT is dedicated to the Ii esn and tne vrttfil tt (ha iVnotTfol rfnfnciiAn 1 to affArt Kt'inrr ine young creative actor ana director to tne attention oi me established producer. HERB SEEGAR of the Sammy (Golden Boy) Davis staff Is supposedly preparing to scamper down the center aisle soon.

Seems love blooms again Connie Williams, one of the charming voices you may hear when you pirk up your telephone, won quite a few people with her avant gard views Nipsey Russell and a core of Nipsey viewers breakfasted together on the morning after his bio appeared In the daily press. The "group" was composed of "Red" Rogers, bartender in the Shalimar; John Gotf of the Strlver's tores, and Mike Abbott, talent manager Lawrence Thomas, a young and very talented fashion designer, is creating some styles influenced by the civil rights movement From Two Generations III I i(lf fiZA Mr. Powell's Parisian business manager; Mr. Powell, holding the award; Roxanne Gilbert, "Miss Beaux Arts or 1964," who presented the award, and James Tartar, sales promotion supervisor or the brew ry. Bert Miles Photo Lawrence Winfers Singer At Liberty' Moves to Germany NEW YORK The scarcity of lucrative engagements for concert and opera singer Lawrence Winters has forced him and his wife, Aida, to settle permanently in Hamburg, Germany The Courier learned.

Show Biz Mainstay Is Buried NEW YORK CITY Marty Forkins, one of the mainstays of the theatrical profession, died here, last week, at the age of 77 in Columbus Hospital just 20 days before his 78th birthday. "Marty," as he was commonly known In theatrical circles, was famous as the pilot of the late "Bo Jangle" Robinson. He is survived by his wife, the former Rae Sam muels and a Patrick, and two grandchildren. FUNERALS SERVICES Two weeks ago the Winters packed their belongings and shipped them to Hamburg where they have takei. a five room apartment In the past year, Mr.

Winters has had many offers to work with many European concert bureaus and opera companies. HE HAS A permanent contract with the Hamburgische Staats Opera Co. Within the next few weeks they will start rehearsing the famed "Porgy and Bess" folk opera in which he will play the Pory role and al.D direct Many other top Negro concert artists in the past decade have moved to Europe because of the better engagements offered them and for what they term a "greater appreciation of their talents." Among them are Margaret Tynes, Martiwllda Dobbs, Syl were held last Wednesday at; Everett Lee and con the St Agnes Church on 43rd St, In the shadows of Broadway. This was most fitting for the man who managed the destiny of some of the greatest names In the world of incandescent glare. Aside from Bill Robinson, Marty Forkins managed such famous talents as the Delta Rhythm Boys, John Mason, William Frowley, the Fred Stones, Danny Small, Ada Ward, Stepin Fetchit, Adelaide Hall Ada Brown and Jessie Owens.

Marty was responsible for Introducing the first Negro vaudeville unit act at the Paramount and Palace in New York. He easted the "Hot Machado," produced by Mike Todd for the "World's Fair." On his own ha produced uutiwi tro4i iisivji i. a ic iai ter has waved his baton over some of Europe's top sym ohony orchestras. "Brown Buddies" and "Born Happy." Broadway moans his death deeply, but finds solace in the fine memories that they will always cherish. atrrrv DOUBLE ACTION COLORS GMT KJUXKJsI HI LITTLE iBV EH WIM OO0U.

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