The St. Louis Argus from St. Louis, Missouri • 19

THE TRADE MAKER THE SAINT LOUIS ARGUS. FRIDAY, IftV 1557 FACE NINETEEN Duke Ellington's TV Spectacular Jazz Fantasy Lauded "Drums is a woman" Eight RCA Victor Artists To Star In NBC Telecast vrw YORK E-j Bv A V.ctor -g ar'tsts wll be icaiiirc.i a ill-? our pro. of ar. i ri. tv, "I'i'v N.ctcr i.1 ax i Sta-s to be over Nik svijri.vv.

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will New Yo-l 1.1 be i'. icn Ti.ra. to me moat appropriate that this music If it is to be exploited wee finally being exploited by the people who created it. 1 understand that Mr. Klington doee know nor ta he primarily concerned with what effect hie music win have on hie audiwice.

He Rmply wanta to get out of him-; self what ta in him in thin field. I consider the step tsken by ths I sponsors and the network a com- mendable one." Also, along the civil rights front. Henri Lee Moon, public relatione director of the NAACP. expressed the opinion that auch sponsorship of Negro talent by giant ie significant and should be encouraged" National Urban Lragua Chieftain Lester Granger concurred. Mr.

Granger stated; "The public is indebted to U.S Steel. CBS and Duke Ellington for a three-way collaboration which established a healthy precedent in the television industrv and brought pleasure to millions. ether talented people our i Trm Jackie Robinson, himself riW somewhat of a pioneer, comment 1 was succinct and approving. Con-1 tacted at his Ohnck-Full-O-Niit THE MAGXA-llLAMMA KAMMA new. something diflerent from lfi.VT.

J.isrphme 1 P.hi-H-1, il be among Marcr-c H.i.l. 4M.S Olive pm Deration $1 00 M-vir! to cf THINGS TO KNOW iil 20th Century of 1957 honors to many glamorous and at-tractive young ladies of the social circle here, who are seeking highest recognition According to Ollie Franklin, business rep- resen tative of the 2ith Centurv Social club, several society groups and individuals of Chicago, are set to play host to the winner on her all expense paid trip to the Windy City this summer. A record attendance, with several out of town guests, is expected to "cheer and fete" Miss 20th Century at the Century Bport Dance at Club Rmera Sunday. June 9. the president Mitchell Ught, explained.

This will definitely be an annual event with hopes of a bigger and better affair through the years. Light added. Broadway and Emma's Chuck Wagon Restaurant plans to salute all recent chosen top personalities from various programs as their special guests, soon. Call Broadway, he'll gladly tell yon more of the treat they have In store for all FR. 1-M6S.

Newcomer Donald Pruitt Bongo Drum artist, student of Sumner high msy be among the many visitors who are set to attend the American Federation of Muaiciar.s AnnuM Meeting in Denver, Cola aoon. WEEK PERSONA LI IT HONORS nr.g out for Mrs Flora Bush Smith, pianist and member of the Musicians' Local 19 CBS-TV fo. professional appearance wih the Et St. Loins Society Svnropa-i tor. at the age of 11.

several years ago she toured 1 hf 1 pof r-muFician in a preterm- with musical to right, first ilonf Stewed apt li tor. Daisy utficl.l. l.u'.a j. Quids 5a an. Alit -vd Icriv CliMS.

Sec. mil row M.irh-tie Josephine Temple, director. Mil-ire 1 Jc.m Hadlev and Ca'il-e Huens ilbito bv It.ik-r-pi spot light a slv lea dress Temple 'harm and ihe high'1 ghls at FV.dav. Mav 31. shewn above, left FOR IHE QUOTATON OF THE DAY IE.

1-7750 I linn lo attend the Kins Vile Soiial hibx Spiing Dance and Barmaid Popularity onlrsl at Ihe hrvl Flvd MailetV lull, 911 North andeventer. Sundav. Mar from 4 p.m. until midnight. country many groups and individuals including mr a sensational instrumental and vocal aggregation maahing.jHnir-lorg which tn midtnwn Manhattan, the xtarHom in, featured Negro talent that akyrocketed to stardom in the earlv in a hi u-: firmer baseball are said: "Con In 1949, Flora made a terrific hit in rapturing first prize in Club 815'e talent hunt in New York and was dubbed "The most fascinating and exciting lady laz pianist of the Middleweet, since the discovery of Mary Lou Williams, formerly of Andy Kirk fame.

Mr. Smith joined the "Caldwell" in 195ft. ner allowing for dignity anl display of versatility. Weighing in with an enthusi-asitc appraisal of tbs Ellington presentation. Dr.

Chancing Tobias. rhairman of th Board of of people The National Association for the I "it was wonderful." chimed in Advancement of Colored People. Poet Langston Hughes, "that tha declared: towering talent of so fine a enm- Cenccrl Singer Marian Anler. son and her husband. Raw F'sher.

saw I he Ellington spectacular in the-r Manhattan apartment. were much enthused" thr dec'ared "Aa far as ixs'is concerned, it was better than anything wmrh haa been done by a Negio on television. Mail lo the lowering apint of Ihe sponsors A for Author Hones Cayton, a lescarrh executive with The Council of Churrhea In Christ. I SA. he (mini the ehow "exret-tcni and pmmiaing a dawn cf a rrw day in Gospel singer Mahaha Jarkann sent Ellington a wire from her chn ago home The message read.

"Thank Clod you were the one chosen to show what ne can d.i if given a chance Thank you, US Steel and CBS. loo." It via left tn the United Xa-I'ona htilliant Dr Ralph Bunrhe lo add a opinion It was fine the idea of doing It'ia sort of thing." Dr Punchr derl.ned. "Now. 1 want to see mme like i( IN DEBT? DO YOU OWE $SOO TO If ynN are unable tn pov ymii Rills when due. (ON-si 11)411 everythin at our (Mce.

on pavmeiil. vu ran afford. Due place to pa, not a loan rcnipanv I It. l-llll. The Budget Plan 513 No.

th ittvrr Kll 7h A l-mut. Hh Ilnur -MBiurvrMT i mm wmmmmmmmmm no.cii i-. she might be pi jiulii i-ii because "1 ih.r.k anjihtng th.it doc is the 'Callowav mi-led: "1 am tn 'see that at laet. i.ie Kilingti'n bring aiwi.liil hia plnce ilus rontempniarv medium i'ab muI-i ir.rs Duke mid hr apree wiin mi that Duke eliould he head of I lie crowd. We wen happy tint this appropriate honor ard hniiuge van paid him.

The pi-ifornuiii wa a wonderful jnl" The Count ltaeiei were in lur-e With toe Catlnwaya. "11.11 an I I were In advance that if an.ione In. I Ihe poise and ability in make ihe first it was Duke," Mr Inird llnsie ll wins a treat show mi a g.m.l thing lli.il sponsors uni to make it poser and musician was made available tn the nation through the medium of television. As fnr those who thought it might have hn better in some aspect, certainly the more often thi kind "I appreciate very much indeed the effort Mr. Ellington is making to popularize news of our coo.

tnbutmns While likening intently as the drums sounded and the calypso music ran alone, it seemed FRIDAY, JUNE 14 P.M. TIL 12 MIDNITE LES BON AMIS Present Jimmie "Night Train Forrest AND HIS ORCHESTRA BIG DANCE At Lincoln School Aud MILES DAVIS FLORA SMITH THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES' Presents MAGNA GLAMOURAMA In A Gala Fashion Parade, Featuring Styles from 1865 to 1957 Josephine Temple. Charm Modeling School inn nniMD Richmond lli-iglii. Mu. ilin.

51111 or xIimi in ioiiili- Adv. RhcIhI Ainntcnr Ail From The FimIsI Family DOROTHY DOKEGAN, sensational Jasz pianist hailed a new genius of jive" with a terrific repertoire that ranges fmm Bioh to boogie including calypso and novelty styling, moves Into the Peacock Alley for nine big nitee May SO through June 5. Buddy De-. Franco Quintet Join her Monday. June and play through Saturday.

THEY ARE THE BEST TRES BEIN COMBO Featuring Oliver Nelson on Sax, Herschell. Bass; Percy James. Drums; Jeter Thompson, Plano Kntcrlainiucn! Cun lMnks C.alnm LIVE MUSIC ON SAT. Masonic Hall 4.Y!5 01.14 F. T.

Calypso St vie Dancing Munir By Eddie Johnson's Orch. FRIDAY MAY 31 Show 8 In in p.m. Dance in In 2 a m. Donation gt.nn Sondiord A. Holland, Producer and Director Herbert Taylor.

Fre. C. Esmhi. At. Director Looking For A Place To Spend The 30th? The management of Oak Ridge Resort (located tn Osage Beach, on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks) ie offering a Decoration 1 Day Special 4 dm- for the price of one Thursday, May SO, thru Sunday, June 1.

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OCKTAIL LOUNGE For more than five years Mrs. Smith fronted ore of Ihe swlngest jus comhos ever assembled on the East Side. Fabulous offers as a single and arrnmpamst for many name artists, claimed to be the reason the Jazs pianist dropped her band a few years ago. Flora smilingly boasts of the knowledge end experience she gained working with numerous outstanding gospel soloists and religious groups on nstionwide tours. She was alio pianist for Dinah Washington, Little Willie John, Tab Smith and many, many Sbe'a been cited numerous times for her many contributions In civic, religious and social affairs through the yeara Mrs.

Smith hss continued studying, with organ composition and arranging as her favorite subjects. She's also been signed to appear 1 with Nelson Hollins and George Lewi, newly organized jazz group. The "Notes" learned that MUes Davis, sensational modern Jazz artist, who captured several polls at No. 1 Jazs trumpeter, has Junked hi crew tor an offer to tour Europe and front a modern group over there. Mile, former East Rt.

Louisan and who scored at the Peacock Alley on his lt two appearance, ie WANTED to to return at the latter by popular demand. Miles, who set a Mg band recording date, may form a modern Jazz group in conjunction with i. J. Johnson, before the th of July. For exciting moments and good entertainment" "Theres no place like home', says Pfc.

Freddie Mae Taylor, who returns to Fort Belvoir, Vi. May S3, after an enjoyable 10 days leave here with parents and friends. "YOUR OPINION" CLUB RIVIERA. May 18 and 10 Dizzy Gillespie and his lT-piere orchestra concert and danca. Wow combination of musician and showmanship exhibited last Saturday and Sundav was tasty and pleasant entertainment.

Many rock roll fans seemed amazed and continuously applauded and demanded encores I know my favorite music, modern Jazs has arrived. Spider Burks DIZZY craz1 showuix'1 has met delightful approval, both home and abroad. As ardent music levers and modern jazz fans, we both is he's one of the greatest. Don Newcembe and Junior Gilliam KIEL AUDITORIUM. Wednesday, May 15 Pat Boone: The dynamic showcase, atarring Fa Boone, thrilled the large and appreciative audience Boone stopped the show with his rendition of "STEAL AWAY'.

The camera bugs and Pst Boone Fan Club, seem overwhelmingly rejoiced as their favorite artista appeared on the etage including the Four Led. Fontaine Sisters and Richard Hayman's harmonica and orchestra. Shirley Cannon CARVER HOUSE, May 15 Musicians' Local 197 Concert Band. William Rollins, director. When are they coming back?" "They were really great' were a few comments on the "An Evening of Music' featuring a SO-piece concert band plus a rock 'n roll jam session crew, atarring Charlea Pillar, O'Hara Spearman.

Singleton Palmer. Weedy Moms, Robert Carter and Cvriia Stoner Sr. and others. Greta Gray REGAL THEATRE. May IT Stage show, atarring Bo Diddley.

School Boys, with Johnny Torres, e. It was really the most We red more name and local box-office attractions. Hurrah for St. Louiaa own Rockers they definitely atole the ahqjv, Evelyn Walker PEACOCK ALLEY: A1 Hibbler and Art Blakey'a Jazz Meieengeri. ERO attendance was predicted and that's what happened whan At Hibbler moved in Tuesday.

May 21. You'll have until Saturday Bight. May 25 to dig this wonderful show. M. Howard HOTEL BEAUMONT 2S4Q Olive SL FR.

1-9198 FR. 1-8002 IN PERSON MAY 25 IKE TURNER And His Rock Roll Recording Orch. in CONCERT-DANCE FREE VV EVERYBODY PARKING WELCOME 293S Lawton In The Midland Hotel 90 Adv. Adm. Tickets on sale at Joe's Musle Shops CLUB 50-Presents Their 5TH ANNUAL BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST AND DANCE SUNDAY, JUNE 2 P.M.

TU. 12 MIDMTE CLUB RIVIERA, 4460 Delmar 'Music by Geo. Hudson's Band Winner to receive all expense trip to HAVANA, CUBA ADV. ADM. $1.25 AT DOOR 81.50 Tickets on sale Member.

Club 50 Partee Room, 4606 Easton Joe's Music Shops. Al Hibbler ART BLAKEY HIS DRUMS AND HIS JAZZ MESSENGERS Playing Through SAT. NITE MAY 25TH MATTVFF.s SATURDAY, 4-7 PM. IJADIER FREE WATCH PriPfR Mv" Rrnadraat 8 IT, 4 P.M. K5TL.

Coming IN JUNE LITTLE WILLIE JOHN Plus Arnett Cobb Orch. and Linda Hopkins I It.