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Show Wednesday, August 31, 1977 Page 11 Lunch Policy Announced by Jay Meehan KPRQ Radio Having been initiated into the musical world of Ahmad Jamal by way of his early 60s LP "Live at the Pershing" and having not followed his career much since, I was ready for almost anything when I journeyed to Salt Lake's new jazz club, The Blue Note Concert Hall, for Jamal 's appearance last Saturday night! It turned out to be a totally satisfying evening. The hall itself is the old Gaslight Dinner Theatre, large, terraced, and rather, but not overly, garish (lotza red). The sound system was great. It wouldn't be a bad place to just stop in, have a few brews, and listen to a few albums.' They were playing the "Crusaders" while the folks were filing in. During Jamal's aforementioned early years back in Chicago, his group was one of the Definitive trios of the time. Israel Crosby was the bass man and Vernell Fournier handled drums. Their music was both economical and sensitive, and oh what texture. The Pershing LP was the same one that included what was to become Ahmad's signature piece, the beautiful "Poinciana." But that was then, and now is now, and Mr. Ahmad Jamal is certainly not attempting to live on past laurels. His band now is a quintet, with guitarist Calvin Keyes and percussionist Sheldon "Fig" Newton joining the rhythm section of Mike Taylor on bass and Wilby Fletcher on drums. When playing as five, Jamal's left hand seemed to get lost in the rhythm, but it was, and is, his right hand that's the strength of his sound. Enclosed within the instrumental framework of his acoustic piano and an electric Fender Rhodes, Ahmad switched from one to the other amid song utilizing "rock" accents as he almost seemed to be experimenting with harshness. But before you had a chance to contemplate this "new" Jamal sound, he would switch to the trio mode, and allow the nostalgia to envelope you. About a half hour into the first set he whipped out "Poinciana" which was quickly recognized by the knowledge, near-capacity audience. Jamal's is fun jazz; cute, without being trite or contrived. Keyes guitar solos, although as laid back as his seeming personality, were technical gems. As his, solos would end and Jamal's begin-,- Keyes would lower his guitar volume and under-play the piano while remaining in a multi-note lead. Perfect interplay. Perfect communication. Newton's congaspercussion set-up resembled what a one-man-band would have brought with him to a gig, say, in the "Star Wars" bar scene. The set-up was awesome: three congas, four IlTie GAZEBO I TP . . 1 1 & loiai nan cwv octui i Park City School District has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals and free special milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals and milk served under the National School Lunch and Special Milk Programs. triangles, two sets of chimes, five different bell Local school officials have adopted the configurations, about seven different drums, five following family size and income criteria for tuned gourds, and a gong. After witnessing 01' determining eligibility. Fig do his number, you can't imagine how any Reduced Price Meals band could get along without such a set-up. I Sca,e A think even 01' Waylon could use one. Free Mea.ls Fletcher's drum wnrk psrwiallv hie cnln & Free Milk were tight, energetic and impressive. LikeFamily size many jazz drummers of today, he seems to be somewhat influenced by his "fusion" counterparts, so that each riff seems to be some sort of statement. Although I'm unsure as to how long he and bassist Taylor have played together, it is their interplay that is the foundation for the multi-directional music approach Jamal is now involved in. Taylor also added to the texture with an almost "frailing" bass technique. But, of course, it was the piano virtuosity and arranging talent of one Ahmad Jamal that made up the main course of this musical feast. Like Hines, Tatum, Monk, Shearing, Brubeck, Evans or any other jazz pianist who ever added to what was there, Ahmad Jamal possesses chordal and melodious signatures as distinct from others as could be imagined. What a gas it was. Sitting there with a scotchbuzz, eyes closed, experiencing the technique and warmth of a musical genius. Hopefully, during this stage of his career, Jamal will record something equally as compelling and recognizeable as his great version of "Poinciana". He sure has got a fine, fine band to do it with. His music even has an emancipating quality to it. I mean here I was, sitting around, hoping the dude on stage would play "Moonlight in Vermont", and it didn't make me feel like I was getting older. As far as the Blue Note Concert Hall is concerned, only time will tell if they'll be able to hold it together. They're already talking about the Crusaders, Art Blakely, MuddyWaters, and others, and I certainly wish them luck. Talk about filling a void. But putting together a big-time big-time jazz club in Salt Lake City just might be a rather hard nut to crack. It would seem to be self-sustaining though, if it can just make it through the first year. They would then have a built-in clientele plus others becoming regulars s athejbyious educational momentum of such a lub.ufniMn new listeners ta jazz. Try it, you'll .' like it. The Blue Note Concert Hall, 828 South Main, in Salt Lake City. Transportation Commission Adopts 55 mph Speed Limit One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Yearly Income $0 to $3,930 Oto 5,160 0 to 6,390 Oto 7,610 Oto 8,740 0 to 9,860 Oto 10,890 Oto 11,910 Oto 12,840 Oto 13,760 0 to 14,680 Oto 15,590 Scale B Yearly Income Each additional family member $910 $3,931 to $6,120 5,161 to 8,050 6,391 to 9,970 7,611 to 11,880 8,741 to 13,630 9.861 to 15,380 10,891 to 16,980 11,911 to 18,580 12,841 to 20,030 13,761 to 21,470 14,681 to 22,890 15,591 to 24,310 Each additional family member $1420 such meals and milk for them they should contact the school. In the operation of child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against because of his race, color, or national origin. DR. Otis A. Falls, Prin. Marsac Elem. School, Dr. Mark C. Simmons, Prin. Carl E. Winters Middle School, Dr. Jack Dozier, Prin. Park City High School will review applications and determine eligibility, as specified under the provisions of the policy. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he may make a request either orally or in writing to Dr. Richard L. Goodworth, Superintendent, 1750 East Highway 248, Park City, 84060, 649-9671 for a hearing to appeal the decision. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the office of the Park City School District where it may be reviewed by any interested party. Professional hair stying for both men & women 649-9501 JERRY FRKOVICH (OWNER) Closed Monday 444 Main Do You Need XEROX COPIES Park City The Utah Transportation Commission today adopted a maximum 55 mile per hour speed limit on all highways in Utah effective immediately. The resolution was submitted under the emergency provision of the Administrative Rulemaking Act, which permits the resolution to become effective while it is on file with the State Archivist during the public review and comment period. The Commission action came in the wake of a decision by Judge VeNoy Christofferson of the 1st Judicial District, in which he held that former Gov. Calvin L. Rampton's proclamation setting a 55 mile per hour speed limit in Utah is no longer effective. Three weeks after Gov. Rampton's 1. proclamation in early 1974, the Utah Transportation Commission affirmed Gov. Rampton's proclamation by reducing the maximum speed to 55 miles an hour. That Commission voted in May of 1975 to extend the d5 mile per hour speed limit until such time as amended. However, because of Judge Christofferson's view that the Governor's proclamation was valid only while a national emergency existed (the oil embargo), the earlier speed limit ruling has been called into question. David Wilkinson, Assistant Attorney General for Transportation, advised the Commission that the Attorney General's office will appeal Judge Christofferson's decision, but that process will take several months. Upon the advice of Mr. Wilkinson, the Commission passed today's resolution under a provision of Utah law allowing the Commission to lower the state's speed limit where engineering and traffic investigations show that the speed limit is not safe or reasonable. The resolution states: "engineering and traffic investigations indicate that compliance Children from families whose income is at or below those shown are eligible for free special milk and meals free or at reduced prices. In addition, families not meeting this criteria, but with other unusual expenses due to (1) unusually high medical expenses, (2) shelter costs in excess of 30 percent of income, (3) special education expenses due to the mental or physical condition of a child, and (4) disaster or casualty losses are urged to apply. They may do so by filling in the application forms sent home with students in a letter to parents. Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school. The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, the application forms contain a statement above the space for signature certifying that all information furnished in the application is true and correct. ; An additional statement is added to warn that the application is being made in connection with irjhe receipt of Federal funds, that school officials may, for cause, verify the information in the application, and that deliberate misrepresentation of information may subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable State and criminal statutes. An extra one-half pint of free milk is available to those who are eligible for free meals if the school participates in the Special Milk Programs. If there is a change in your family's income due to reasons such as unemployment or if there is a change in your family size, please contact us. This change may affect your children's eligibility for reduced price meals, or free meals and milk. 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