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Show Page 10 Wednesday, June 22, 1977 By Jay Meehan - KMOR Radio Si 5: I S3 Part of any day-of the concert balyhoo is usually mid-afternoon gathering of the performing musicians with lighting and audio people at the concert hall. At these gatherings there exists an intimacy, a personal let your hair down reality that is normally missing from a concert situation. The artists become less performers than technicians as audio levels are checked and microphone placement is experimented with. This entire non-show biz aspect of their gig has the effect of reducing the staraudience aspect of the staraudience syndrome and elevating the more humanistic elements of musical communication, and it is for this reason that I attempt to attend this part of the live music scene. This past Thursday was no exception. Scheduled to perform at the Hotel Utah's Grand Ballroom, the superstar laden jazz quartet, "The L.A. Four" had come to Utah. Seldom seen in persm anywhere and almost as hard to procure on vinyl, the group is comprised of Laurindo Almeida, Shelly Manne, Bud Shank, and Ray Brown. ExDectine nothing but the worst of vibes, I entered the plush Hotel Utah and, bedecked in levis and $5 K-Mart tennis shoes that also double as fishing waders, sauntered into the Grand Ballroom. I was wrong. The place was very comfortable and the people even more so; especially Larry Jackstein, hotel marketing director and jazz buff whose energies are the prime motivating factor behind these concerts. And there they were. The four of them puttering around on the small stage. The mood was . almost hysterical as they went about their business jiving each other in that grand old jazz tradition. Except Laurindo that is. The native Brazillian is laughing like the others, but his quiet, gentle demeanor ilaeBf not 'lend itself to ' jive. Almeida achieved moderate notenety in the U.S. during the 50's when his pre-Bossa Nova Samba recordings began reaching our shores. But it wasn't until the mid-60's that fame arrived for the Brazilian, when he joined with the Modern Jazz Quartet for the highly successful "Collaboration" LP. Manne was kidding the stiff-walking Shank about his recent accident while "accident to go 70 m.p.h. on a bicycle. Shank said his hangover was even making it worse, but he still couldn't wipe the grin off his face. Shank, long one of L.A.'s top flute and alto sax players, looks like he's right out of a 50's "beatnik" movie as he jokes with Manne about converting to Mormonisn. Shelly Manne, owner of one of the West Coast's oldest jazz clubs, "Shelly's Manne-Hole," is Mr. Percussion and a continual funny man. His drum set is surrounded by about a dozen types of bells, cymbals, triangles. He also performs on a weird tribal looking bow-with-string and gourd instrument that appears to have its roots in Africa. The "Manne" is total energy. Ray Brown, along with Ed Thigpen, was a long-time member of the famed Oscar Peterson Trio, leaving in 1965 to join the L.A. "session" fraternity. A direct musical descendant of Ellington's famed bassist Jimmy Blanton, Brown has become a reference point for his axe. It is he, more or less, who coordinates the rather moose sound check. His is a personality that seems to be able to "direct" living legends. The four of them were beautiful to be with, and as talented a soft traditional jazz quartet as I've seen. Salt Lake was the last stop on a short tour and they headed back to L.A. on Friday. Back to their studio gigs and families. Laurindo wanted to know where he could buy a bathing suit with a zipper up the front. He has a two-week gig at Disney World in Florida starting next week. The best, in music and other endeavors, have no reason to play games. They have transcended ego. The Voice of Womanhood Utah's First State-Wide WOMEN'S MEETING The National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, at the request of the U.S.'Congress, authorized state meetings to be conducted in 1977 as part of the United Nations Decade of Woman, 1975-1985. Public Law 94-167 provided for the appointment of a coordinating committee in each state and territory to plan and carry out a State Women's Meeting and set up procedures to elect delegates to attend a National Women's Conference in November 1977. The Utah Women's Meeting, open to every person in the state, has four major goals; to promotes discussion of women's issues; recognize women's achievements and contributions; develop a State Plan of Action; and elect 14 delegates to the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas, November 18-21, 1977. People gathering for the meeting will discuss, explore and celebrate womanhood. The meeting will be held at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25. Participants at the Utah Women's meeting will have the opportunity to attend several workshops. The workshop issues have grown out of research and study efforts. Additional issues are still emerging from state-wide mass meeting discussions. Some of the sessions are: Aging, Arts and Humanities, Basic Needs, Child Development, Education, Employment, Family Violence, Equal Rights Amendment, Health, Lifestyles, Men, Minority Women, Rape, Women in Utah History, etc. A donation and pre-registration intent can be sent to: Utah Women's Meeting, 318 State Capitol Bldg., Salt Lake City, Utah 84114. by Quicksilver .,10i M FILMFEST : The Utah Cinema Council is sponsoring a r': fantastic film festival this coming week. Entitled ; "Comedy Plus," the showings include comedy L'8 films from around the world and span over 50 r- years of work. Seldom seen classics such as ' Chaplin's "The Great Dictator," Keaton's "The M Navigator" and Harold Lloyd's "Safety Last" r: will be available for viewing, as weel as some '-:more modern foreign comedies. (Lina 5 Wertmuller's "All Screwed Up" and Milos Foreman's "Fireman's Ball") that are rarely ; seen in Salt Lake City. ,?.' Tjjg "pius" refers to five non-comedy foreign : - films that are being added to round out the festival schedule. The most famous of these ''f 4 offerings being "Tales of the Taira Clan" by r:'Kenji Mezoguchi, often considered one of the c- finest Japanese films ever made. i0 A second "Plus" is the showing of local br; independent filmmakers' work, and Mort Rosenfeld's "Down in the Valley." Rosenfeld's ';film is extremely interesting as it is a premiere :SJof a feature length independently produced film. , "Down in the Valley" deals with a filmmaker ?:s:who is making a film about himself. It deals with the question of art and filmmaking and should be s:z . considered a must for local cinemists. This festival is designed to totally ruin the local film lover's budget. This critic, using a great deal of restraint, circled a mere eight flicks considered mandatory. (But now I am reconsidering; Could I fit in "Devil's Eye by Bergman?) There could be several days of serious viewing here. Admission to the films is $2.00 per film, with any five films bought in advance going for a mere $8.50. The program will be held at the Utah 3 theater on Main St. in Salt Lake City. This is a rare event for a filmlovers, "Comedy Plus." Wildflower Of The Week Markle by Greer SLR Cameras HeberCity H Hohner Harmonics Heber City i I 6: IT Hi SI i'' .1 - MURRAY FIRST THRIFT & LOAN CO. REALTORS 135 SOUTH MAIN STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 841 11 (801-521-6543) BobSidwell Prospector Village Lots Single Family Lots $10,500.00 Duplex Lots $16,500.00 HOMES AVAILABLE FROM $53,000 PROSPECTOR SQUARE LOTS COMMERCIAL LOTS FROM $12,800 Call 649-8575 and ask for John Price Or See Your Local Real Estate Broker Throughout the remaining summer weeks The Newspaper News-paper will publish an article on wildflowers that are indigenous to our area. We hope to familiarize you with many of the vast varieties of wildflowers found locally and thereby add to your enjoyment of our mountain home. A word of caution is perhaps in order. It is not always easy to walk past a wildflower without picking it. But remember, many wildflowers are annuals which rely on this year's seed to produce next year's plant. Picking this year's blossoms thus eliminates the possibility possibili-ty of a number of plants next spring. BLUE COLUMBINE Aguilegia coerulea James The blue columbine is the state flower of Colorado and among the most beautiful flowers found in the West. The plants vary in height from 8 inches to 3 feet. The blossoms are normally 1 to 2 inches wide and vary in color from white to pale blue. The blue columbine occurs throughout thro-ughout the Rocky Mountains with an altitude range from middle elevations to rocky slopes above the timberline. The genus Aguilegia contains con-tains approximately 70 species. spec-ies. The name is derived from the Latin word for eagle, a reference to the flower's talon-like spurs. The plant flowers from June to August. Athenaeum To Elect 77-78 Officers Officers were installed Wednesday night, June 8, when the Woman's Athenaeum met for dinner at the Treasure Mountain Inn. In the absence of the outgoing president, Mrs. Richard Martinez, Mrs. O.J. Wilde presided. Annual reports were submitted sub-mitted by officers and committee com-mittee chairmen and Mrs. Fay Dearden conducted the installation of Miss Eleanor B. Bennett, president; Mrs. O.J. Wilde, 1st vice-president; vice-president; Mrs. Elden Sorenson, 2nd vice-president; vice-president; Mrs. Pat Terry, secretary; Mrs. Clements P. Hansen, treasurer; and Mrs. Keith Lindsay, member of the Board of Directors. In accepting the gavel, Miss Bennett thanked the members for their confidence confiden-ce and urged support of Federation projects. Athenaeum is a member of the Salt Lake District, the Utah Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation International. Board members met June 15 and appointed committees for the coming year and plans were made for meetings meet-ings which will start Oct. 10 with President's Night. The club meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evening of each month October through May with the exception of December Decem-ber when the Christmas Party is the only meeting. One of the highlights of Athenaeum's club year is the Organization Day in February. Feb-ruary. This is held on the Monday nearest to Feb. 22 which is the day in 1897 that the club was founded. Any member of Athenaeum will welcome inquiries from Park City ladies interested in the club and its activities. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday & Sunday 9-1 :30 Golden Living Center j, ,- s INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES available by prospectus only For further information Contact Don Peters phone 649-7719 . if n AW" Growing old without the hassle. Our exciting new retirement dominiums for healthy adults are now open for inspection, with move-ins scheduled for July 1. Delightful, secure apartments, fully furnished, with full meal service in the Golden Living room. Hobby, TV, conversation areas; library, hair dresser, church services and regular van excursions for a price comparable to living in your own home! Dominium leaseholder apartments offer part-ownership, choice of apartments. 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