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Show E14 The Salt Lake Tribune CALENDAR Friday, July 25, 1997 Little Milton Runs the Blues Gamut Lyrically, Campbell writes from the heart. Hecan be sly and Bi Jazz & Blues at Snowbird The Utah Jazz & Blues Festivalcelebratesits 10th anniversary, beginning tonight at 6. Saturday’s performancehas a 5 p.m. start. Tickets to the two-day festiyal are $32.50 and $22.50in advance, $35 and $25 at the door. Two-day passes are $58 and $38 in advance, $60 and $40 at the door. Tickets can be pur- chasedatall ArtTix locations. Salt Lake City’s Tempo Timers with special guest Kaz Kazan- i@ Continued from E-1 off kick off today’s performance. Next are the Gospel Hum- mingbirds, followed by guitarist Coco Montoyaand, finally, soul. In September, Campbell will begin recording again. His lon- Little Milton. Saturday's jazz night begins with Salt Lake City’s Dave gevity, combined with continued Compton Trio, featuring vocalist Corliss Dale. They will be followed by The Brazilian Guitar Masters andjazz legend Charlie Byrd, joined by Brazilian guitarists Oscar Castro-Neves and creativity, places him in the same category with B.B. King, Buddy Guyand Bobby Bland. “T’ve always said, this is one profession that I know of that you can get a lot of joy from and get paid, too,” he said. “If the time camethat I didn’t enjoyit a lot, I wouldn't doit.”” Campbell isn't naming names, but he hasseenhis share of musicians just playing for the money. “Youcan tell when someoneis into what they're doing,” hesaid. “Whenthey feel it, you feel it. It disappoints me to see younger musicians and entertainers going through the motions.” Theself-taught guitarist’s first professional job came in the early Carlos Barbosa-Lima. Organist Jimmy Smith and pianist Mose Allison close thefestival. funny, but also full of hurt. “I write down-to-earth, everydayliving lyrics,” Campbell said. “You don’t have to be nasty or vulgar. I always look for something I can identify with. There’s no needto be talking about climbing mountains when you don't ential Chess Records. In the 1960s, Campbell wasrecording for Stax Records, whose lineup was a Who’s Whoof blues and R&B performers, including Albert King andIsaac Hayes. “He has always beenat the top of his game,” said KRCL’s Kelm. “Tf you listen to the Chess recordings from the ’50s, and his Malaco recordings of the '90s, you would neverbelieve it was the sameartist. But I absolutely love both styles.” Campbell’s success stems from an uncanny ability to not only write great songs, but choose the best material from other writers. “Nobody picks for me,”hesaid. “No onesays, ‘Milton, you must do this, you must do that.’ It’s whatI want.” Campbell received a Living Legend Award from Jackson, Miss. He kept the honor in perspective. “It makes me know I’m getting old and been aroundfor a hell of a long time,” he said with a laugh. “On the serious side, it makes me feel good that people Over 200 artists, with plenty of new “T’'ve been doing the same thing for 47 years,” said the whitehaired, bearded pianist. “I try to Come visit Saltair...FREE live entertainment every Saturday afternoon 3p to 6p... all summer long! art to see and buy for your very own. NTERTAINMENT Three stages. Intimate atmospheres. Acoustic, toe tapping and down right get up and boogie. which are cheap and useless knickknacks andtrinkets. new arrangements. They are f-Alive & well at the south shore of the GreatSalt Lake! - ARTIST. iSTS it “Gimecracks and Gewgaws,” @ Continued from E-1 Only 46 minutes west of SLC! Take 1-80 west to extt 14(SattarDrive). For Information call, . 10am-6pm each day release this year. He wants to call lison said with a chuckle. “I’ve “8 La 28th Annual Park City Art Festival Satuday & Sunday merc as get a gig and play well. Thetraveling is a little less bearable, so that’s a little harder. ButI still enjoy playing.” Allison recently completed work on a new album hepians to Allison A Master of Modern Blues JOIN THE CROWD August 2nd & 3rd playing.” Mose Allison climb mountains.” care enough to appreciate me.” 1950s. Soon after, Campbell was workingfor the likes of bluesmen Willie Love and Sonny Boy Williamson. In 1956, Campbell moved to St. Louis, which put him on the road to recordingfor influ- "Tve been doing the same thing for 47 years. I try to get a gig and play well. The traveling is a little less bearable, so that’s a little harder. But I still enjoy “The record companyis little taken aback with that name,” Al- wanted to do an album for years with a namelike that.” Ofthe 12 songs, nine are origi- nal andthreeare older tunes with played by the bassist and drum- son spends muchofhis time. He is currently winding up his usual six-week gig in London at Hyde Park's Pizza On the Park. “T like a good job anda lot of the places I worked in the States haveclosed,” Allison said. “It left a hole in my year, “A lot of American [jazz] musicians maketheir living in Europe. They're more interested in jazz over here. In the States, it’s ‘What's new this week?’ Over here, there has been an appreciation of jazz since before Louis Armstrong.” Allison acknowledged his style haslittle commercial appeal. But he remains true to his own musical approach. mer whowill accompany Allison at Snowbird. “I haven't changed much,” he said. “I’ve used the samebasic in- The trio travels throughout England and Europe, whereAlli- gredients since 1957. I just assumeI'vegotten better.” or So Ire POPST+2NEWS WOLF MOUNTAIN SUMMER CONCERT SeRIes fe Beach volleyball! fe Go-Kart Slick-Track! fe Bonneville Salt Flats race car exhibits $_FOOD featuring world record holder “Goldenrod.” A full range of proteins, veggies, fruit, and sweets, sweets,sweets. Put your wit fect up at the Pavilicn's Wasatch Bear i ii +} ‘i fe Educational exhibits, and historical video presentations. Garden because you were such good adults last year! FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE & FREE PARKING 9:30am-8pm * every 15 minutes & 8pm-10pm * every 30 minutes Festival Shuttle Pick-up Locations. 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