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uu SHstCy wrote me Blues 2)10. iiavnij; inouintiein, capital TIm'f it. he sold the rio hta ty 'iiL'hing company for 100. It ibeen a good seller ever since and royalties from phonograph rec i alone represent a small I for a Although he has composed uy other popular jazz composi sj, noably "St. Louis Blues" and Street Blues," Handy at the i of 54 is a poor man.

He has fir been able to muc business with Feds That Jazz Has Lost Soul tiijdoes not Kisturb him as much tie fact that, (in his opinion, jazz by is not what it should be. 'The business of justs is bo dressed that it has lost whatever hbou! it possessed. There's more art in ample spiritual than in all the laical jazz orchestrations put to Tbe simple work chants, which 1 me jpirn ox tne Southern and which ware, the inenim ff.r thfi "Blues!" nnw lm tmbeliished into absurd compo I I 1 Dy jeaasrs or tne large jazz stras. 1 have heard thps r. as play some of my "Biues" wy were beyond recognition.

any oe me to art "Est nn SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1C23 CO 1 EI '5 i i TMfATPICAL .411 A sJBBaaaaas aawaaaa BnannMnn aBaBd father Of "Blues," At 54 To Make Concert Debut Handy Deplores "Dressing Up" Ui Jazz Melodies By LESTER WALTON ow Yirk WorM VoirrnpQ inppntoH aaa mil folks made an industry of it Not content with that, jieCnow trying to develop it i tho'lamsnf; of Wffliam father of the "Blues" and linent Negro composer and or Wtr conductor, whose "Memphis tf is recognized as the' first composition. I ro jazz but it isn't a genuine one." Believing that there should be a return to simplicity In jazz, such as there waa when it was first conceived, Hands present simbiUon is to revise interest in the native apirit of this music. It is just four years since he regained his sight. He became blind shortly after the war following a Physical collapse induced bv overwork anA bmce thartime he, has compiled a book of "Blues" and re estahlisbed his music publishing business. riow he is goingj to rriibark upon a concert career to demonstrate his aoout jazz music.

His first concen; will be given next Friday night at Carnegie Hall, where he will lead a 40 piece orchestra and a mixed choma nf i euigcrg III a program of Negro music ranging from primitive African melodies to contemporary jazz. Blues Are Blues" Jazz hajt kun tvn.xi xi concert stage in its native form" he nave organized a group of musicians and singers for a series of concerts to show the different types of Negro folk music which is luuimauvn ot all. jazz." Since 7 he rr. Kj, A.u: Blues," which created the von rriuted cornets and "sour" clarinets, euiou jaza uanus of those days develop into business organizations that are nothing short of an industry. The five piece bands such as first played his "Blues" are now junior symphony orchestras that give Wagnerian preludes of the "St.

Louis Blues." He admits that all this is great progress but it isn't jazz. As he once told a. nntrf nnlif 4. Jazz is jazz and blues are blues. aim luais ine way ic should be.

What he sold for $100 has made a fortune fnr nfhan on. 1.. V. ICVUIUUII izea the entire idea of popular mu o.t. hb mvrnwa a Bysiem End is lElI5SJt2thwUh it.

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will be the scene of a hug3 benefit stagel for the Florence iMills Memorial Fund, under the supervision of one of America's premier vaudeville artists, Bill "Bo jangles" Robinson. The high esteem with which Mr. is held by theatrical folk, has made it possible for him to secure the services of of the country's most distinguished performers for this worthy charitable cause and insures those who attend the Regal on this particular occasion an unusual treat. This greatj national Negro theatrical movement is sponsored by the Florence Mills Theatrical Association under whose auspices a nation wide campaign is being coo ducted. A few of Its general objects includej the "erection of a Memorial Home for Negro performers to perpetuate the memory of the lata Florence Mills, the stimulation of improvements in the character of entertainment provided for the public and the provision of material aid for its Billy Gurry's "Smashing Thru Revue" At Bijou By W.

It. ARNOLD Theatrical News Correcpondent The Pittsburgh Courier NASHVILLE. Tenru. April 2C The most popular form of theatrical amusements, still retaining the power to attract, was quite evident by the good attendance that greeted Billy Currys "Smashing Thru Revue." The show opened a week's run at the Bijou on Monday nieht. April 16.

The entertainment given was of an up to date nature. The company including the leading exponents of burnt cork fun not only reproduced all of the charm of such a show, but also met other requirements in their line of endeavor. show also boasts some clever comedians. lr skillful V. iioiRcio, ine chorus well balanced, consisting bwu singera ana aancers.

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Pa. Phone HUand 4674 presentations will be offered each evening in the main lobby of the branch tom wnrlnr akamtw at 9A o'clock. A committe of ooUtandin; musicians and moxif lavn will in iponsoring the various programs. Those on the committee arc Harry T. Burleis, chairman; Leon Williams, Mrs.

Gertrode Martin. Walter Handy, William Handy, Leon Ad ger, Minnie Brown, Chauneey Northern. Sonoma Taller I. Jessie Zackery, Paul Bolin. Mel villa Charlton, J.

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Davis, Frank ye Dixon and avnrj araer jr. Tho probable program will be made ur fnllnw ik. eral theme: "The Story of Monday, May 7 A Short Recital Folk Soars. 1. Groups of Russian, Hungarian, German and English folk sons to be rendered by students from the International House through assistance of Prof.

E. Aldama Jackson. 2. A group of Negro folk songs bv J. Rosamond Johnson.

3. A brief backo rounri nn fniv mr ric to supplied by Mr. James Weldon Tuefday, May 8 A Representation or Art Songs. 1. Various vocsl selections from the first compoaers to be sung by Mme.

Charlotte Wallace Murray and Miss Bcttie Sing fort and others. 2. A brief sketch onS he given by Dr. M. lvitla Charlton.

Wednesday, May 9 Excerpts rrora the Operas. 1. Arias from several operas will be rendered by Mrs. Jessie ZscVerv n.t cey Northern. 2.

Mr. Edward Mar pejton will furnish an oral background for the operas. T.hu7la3r 10. A Short Re cital of Enseaable Music. 1.

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N. April 25. What promises to be the most eventful Music Week program ever conducted in Harlem, will hekl under th auspices of the West 155th Street Branca Y. M. tha week of My 7 to 12.

Brie! i 0" "niva 1. BUULClOtt Baker, plsnijt and director; Clarence Desdunes, violinist, and Ted man Smith, 'cellist. Z. Mr. David I.

Martin, director of ths Martin Smith School of Music, will lectors en the evening theme. Pridav. Mav 11 Classics. 1. fhs piano division will be supported by MU Jetsi Covirg ton.

Carlett Tknma r4 and Miss'Andradea Lindsay. J. The vioun will supported by Mr. Felix Weir. S.

The voics division will bs supported by Miss Minnis Brown. Saturday, May 11 Present Tew dencks in Mssie. 1. Tendrncits la popular music will be given by Mr. Will Vodery.

3. Tendencioa jsss music will be given by Mr. Walter Handy. 3. Tendencies la tha spirituals will given by Mr.

C. L. Hynea and th Utica Jabils Ousr tet. 4. Som futars posrkIIitis will bt deslt with by Mr.

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