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Show Dancing with Roomful of Blues By Tom McCarthey Tribune Staf f W nter I love the music and I love playing in this band," remarked A1 Copley during a recent telephone interview. Copley is the pianist for Roomful of Blues, a band out of Rhode Island that plays rhythm and blues and jump blues like few other groups in existence. "The best thing about this band." noted the Copley, is that it is a collective effort. Another thing the band does well is select old, often obscure material and flesh it out into something new and refreshing. Old Music People like Joe Dyson, Lloyd Price, Freddie King, Ike Turner, Guitar Slim and Walker and the songs they wrote are being openly touted by Roomful. Copley claims his band is the best dance band around. When people come to hear us they come because they are looking for a good time. We give them good dance music and good listening sounds, he added. Copley grew up listening to the likes of Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim and Otis Spami, whom Copley credited with "really getting me started playing the boogie woogie piano. He said the band doesnt get too hung up on making the music sound perfect. "For the jazz fan, its too rough, and for the rock fan its too smooth. What can you do, were somewhere in the middle. Veteran of Band The pianist from Rhode Island has been with Roomful since its inception in 1968, His personal favorites as far as other musicians go include Buddy Johnson, Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson. Professor Longhair, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and f McShaim. Once a student of the Berkley School of Music, Copley is responsible for the band's Jay arrangements. Other members of Roomful of Blues are Porky Cohen on trombone, Doug James on baritone saxophone, John Rossi on drums, Greg Piccolo on tenor sax and vocals. Rich Lataille on alto and tenor saxes. Jimmy nine-memb- er ' , - The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, March Bob James prefers live concerts to studio work By Tom McCarthey Tribune Staff Writer , i Bob James is often credited with changing jazz into a more widely accepted musical idiom. For the past 10 years, he has been a major force in bridging the gap between jazz and pop music. As a musical force James wears many hats. He plays the piano, composes, arranges and produces other artists. Consequently, he has spent a lot of time in the from Marshall, studio. But the Mo., believes performing before a live audience is still the best way to go. The bottom line is, I prefer working with musicians in a live setting. I like the communication, experimentation and variety you get with other players while performing live, the affable James said in a recent telephone interview. James was chatting about his new album (due out on Columbia April It and packing his suitcase at the same time. He and his seven-piec- e backup band were heading for Japan and the Philippines. James has worked with such jazz notables as Grover Washington Jr., Hubert Laws, Stanley Turrentine, Ron Carter, and such great soul vocalists as Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwicke, Morgana King and Roberta Flack. But he said, that is all m the past. 'Tve been laying pretty low. I went through an intense period doing too much work. I finally drew the line on producing. I haven't done any for over a year," James remarked. "I feel much better. I have more time to relax, write and compose. I'm now aiming more toward the teaching area," he added James will be at Symphony Hall March 23 for an 8 p.m. concert. Tickets are available at the usual outlets. Guitarist Alex deGrassi, left, and pi-- 1 duo improvisations Saturday at the Scott Cossu will present their dies Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple. La-ani- n Maurice Andre, one of the classical trumpeters in the world, will join music director Varujan Kojian and the Utah Symphony for performances of trumpet concertos by Haydn and Bellini this week in Ogden and Salt Lake City. And Mr. Andre wont be the only guest. The Brigham Young University Philharmonic will join forces with the Utah Symphony for performances of Berlioz massive Symphonie Fantasti-que- . In all there will be 162 musicians on stage for the performances, to be given Thursday in the Austad Auditorium of the Browning Fine Arts Center, Weber State College, and Friday and Saturday in Symphony Hall. All concerts will begin at 8 p m. best-know- Trumpeter Maurice Andre will join Utah Symphony for three concerts this week. Mr. Andre made his United States debut in 1974 with the Wuerttemberg Chamber Orchestra. His long association with the late Karl Richter led to tours of the U.S., the Soviet Union, Italy, France, Austria and Germanv. Duo will improvise Saturday A pair of Windham Hill recording artists, pianist Scott Cossu and guitarist Alex deGrassi, will give two concerts at the Ladies Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple, on Saturday. The first is scheduled for 6:30 p m , the second at 9 p.m Meditative, spiritual, imaginative and melodic are just some of the adjectives critics have used to describe the music of the two musicians. Guitarist deGrassi fmgerpicks his instrument in various open tunings and also performs on steel-strin- g who was bom in uitar. The Japan, was inspired at an early age by British folkmen Bert Jansch and John Renboum. Since then, he has incorporated a variety of styles into his playing, including jazz and classical. Tom Mulhem of Guitar Player magazine described g deGrassis playing thusly: His solo He also has performed under the batons of Herbert von Karajan and the late Karl Boehm. As a soloist he has appeared at many of the world's music festivals, including those of Salzburg, Vienna, Munich. Athens, Oxford and Buenos Aires. He is an exponent of many neglected works, including pieces of Telemann and Tore Hi. His most recent recordings include music of Bach and other Baroque composers, jazz with Michel Legrand and transcriptions for trumpet of other Baroque works. Mr. Andre was bom in southern France and graduated with the Prix dHonneur from the Conservatoire de Paris. In addition, he won the grand prize at the International Music Competition of the German Radio in 1963. For eight years he served as principal trumpet for LOrchestre Radio Television Francais, and he was engaged for particularly difficult works by the Concert Orchestra of Lamoureux. Music calendar Roomful of Blues, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, all performances 9 p.m., Cowboy Bar, Park City. Nine-piec- e rhythm and blues band specializing In jump blues. Irish Night at Symphony Hall," Monday, 8 p m., Symphony Hall. Harold Mayo Gottfredson, conductor; Frank Patterson, tenor; Eily OGrady, harpist; members of the Utah Symphony. Rocky Mountain Symphony, Monday, 8 p.m , Browning Center, Weber State College, Ogden. James Thomson, music director and conductor; Panayis Lyras, piano soloist. Program: Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor and other works. Puccinis II Tabarro and Gianni Schicchi," Salt Lake Opera Theatre, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and March 22, all performances 8 p.m., Kingsbury Hall. Robert Zabriskie, musical director. Ray Arbizu, tenor; Marion Miller, soprano; Robert Van Wagenen, baritone; Terry Summerhays, baritone; Stacy Aronson, tenor; Karen Anderson, soprano. Brigham Young University Chamber Orchestra, Wednesday, 8 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo. Darrell Stubbs, conductor. Program: Anton Hoffmeister Clarinet Concerto; Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite; Bach Cantata No. 140 (Wauchet Auf). Utah Valley Symphony, Wednesday, 8 p.m., Provo Ralph G. Laycock, music director and conductor; Gaylen Hatton, French horn soloist. Program: Gordon Jacob Concerto for Horn and Strings; Rossini Overture to The Barber of Seville"; Berlioz "Hungarian March from The Damnation of Faust; Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67. Donald Harms worth, cellist; Mary Amanda Fairchild, pianist; Wednesday, 8 p.m., Bountiful Art Center, 2175 S. Main, Bountiful. Program: transcrip-- . tion from Bach Organ Toccata in C ; Schubert Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano, D. 821; Faure Apres un reve Siciliene, Op. 78; Kodaly Sonata forUnaccom-- ' panied Cello (1915); Paganini Variations on One , String on a Theme by Rossini. Latter-da- y Saint Women in Concert, Wednes ; day, 5 p.m., Symphony Hall. Susan Goodfellow, flute ; JoAnn Ottley, soprano; Marilyn Tolk, Marilyn Collard, Carol Oliver, piano; Julie Bevan Zumsteg, cello; Tabernacle Choir women directed by Joyce Anderson Stringham. Latter-da- y Saint Women in Concert, Wednesday, 8 p.m., Symphony Hall. Ariel Bybee, mezzo-sopranLee Provancha Day, ballerina; Elaine Lewis Jorgenson, flute; Donna Turner Smith, piano; Kelly Clark Parkinson, violin; Tabernacle Choir women directed by Joyce Anderson Stringham. Tenpenny, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Ladies Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple. Traditional Irish dance music. Clay Christiansen, organist, Thursday, 12:10p.m., Marks Cathedral, 231 E. South Temple. Free. Program: Wolford Four Tonal Sketches; Mulet Meditation Religieuse; Bach Prelude and Fugue in E minor, (Wedge). Utah Symphony, Thursday, 8 p.m., Browning Center, Weber State College, Ogden; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. both nights, Symphony Hall, Salt Lake City. Varujan Kojian, music director and conductor; Maurice Andre, trumpet soloist; Brigham Young University Philharmonic. Program: Ives Washingtons Birthday; Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E flat; Bellini Trumpet Concerto in E flat; Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique. The Chieftains, Friday, 8 p.m.. Browning Center, Weber State College, Ogden. Traditional Irish music. St. Brigham Young University A Cappella Choir, Saturday, 8 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo. Ralph Woodward, conductor. Program: Frank Martin Mass for Two Unaccompanied Choirs; music of Orlando Gibbons, William Byrd, Heinrich Schutz, J.S. Bach, Israeli folk song, American spiritual. Johnny Mathis, pop vocalist, Saturday, 8 p.m., Special Events Center, University of Utah. Scott Cossu, piano; Alex de Grassi, guitar; Saturday, 6:30 and 9 p.m. (two shows), Ladies Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple. Piano and guitar improvisation. steel-strin- pieces resemble orchestral overtures more than mere songs. Alex's control and sensitivity are almost as striking as his technical expertise." Cossu, a year older than deGrassi, took an extensive trip to South America in 1977, studying and recording Indian music in the Andes. An influx of Indian and Latin rhythms blend well with Scotts jazz and classical influences. In addition to playing the piano, Cossu plays the flute and also composes and arranges. His latest album is entitled Wind Dance." Tickets for either show can be purchased at Smokeys Records, 1515 S. 1500 East, Audioworks, 149 E. 200 South, the Cosmic Aeroplane, 258 E. 100 South, or the Emporium in Provo. Prices are $6.50 in advance, $7.50 at the door. Seating is limited. Concerts by IDS women Salt akr Sributu Music women of the Tabernacle Choir ducted by Joyce Anderson Stringham. Accompanists will include Diane Bas-tiaHelen Wells, Jolene Laycock Slade and Bonnie Goodliffe. The 8 p.m. program will feature Metropolitan Opera mezzo-sopran- o Ariel Bybee, Ballet West principal ballerina Lee Provancha Day, flutist Elaine Lewis Jorgenson, pianist Donna Turner Smith, violinist Kelly Clark Parkinson and the Tabernacle Choir women. Accompanists will include Tncia Thomas Wilkinson, Judy B. Billeter and Miss Bastian. KBYU will televise the latter program live. The womens organizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints will present Latter-da- y Saint Women in Concert, two separate programs by Mormon artists, Wednesday at 5 and 8 p.m. in Symphony Hall. n, Admission will be free and tickets will be available Monday at the receptionists desk of the Relief Society Building, 76 N. Main. The 5 p.m. program will feature flutist Susan Goodfellow, soprano JoAnn Ottley, pianists Marilyn Tolk, Marilyn Collard and Carol Oliver, cellist Julie Bevan Zumsteg and the Opera theatre offers Puccini The Salt Lake Opera Theatre will cap an Gianni season with a double bill, Schicchi and II Tabarro, opening Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall. The run will continue Thursday, Saturday and March 22. All performances will be at 8 p.m. Baritone Terry Summerhays will create the title role of Gianni Schicchi, the devious lawyer who ends up feathering his own nest at the expense of a greedy family. Tenor Stacy Anderson as Rinuccio and soprano Karen Anderson as Lauretta also will sing leading roles. Tenor Ray Arbizu will portray Luigi in II Tabarro. Soprano Marion Miller and baritone Robert Van Wagenen will complete the love triangle. Robert Zabriskie, musical director of the company, will conduct the Salt Lake Opera Theatre Chorus and Orchestra. Mikail Bailey will stage Gianni Schicchi and Dan Ballestrero will stage II Tabarro. s of the famous The one-aoperas form Puccini trilogy (the other opera is Suor Angelica) which premiered at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, Dec. 14, 1918. Salt Lake Opera Theatre performed Suor Angelica last season on a double bill with Mascagnis Cavalleria Rusticana. two-third- ct BlOl FM & The Associated Students of the University of Utah Welcome ITS OUR BIRTHDAY! All items discounted 10 50 to 8:00 p.m. Hardwood Solid Oak CHAIRS TABLE 48 with leaf Reg. 460.00 Reg. $71.00 Mon. 10-- 8, Tues., Sat. Fri. 1201 East 2100 South, SLC 10-- 8 486-207- 10-- 6 st Pianbl and fiuitarist Utah Symphony spotlight WOODWORKS E 5 Wimpfheimer on bass guitar and bass fiddle. Ronnie Earl Hon ath on guitar, and Bob Enos on trumpet Roomful of Blues will be at the Cowboy Bar in Park City for 9 p m shows on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 Before the concerts each night, the Cowboy Bar will present a "Tribute to John Belushi " Andre and Berlioz to take LDS Tabernacle. 14, 1982 Tuesday, March 23rd Symphony Hall Tickets $8.00, $9.00, $10.00 Available at The Capitol Theatre; The Cosmic Aeroplane; The Union Building, main desk; and at Toad Tape in Ogden $1.00 Student Discount 'at The Union Building' only ' Run don't walk to see this happy musical " Starring John Saccoman, Martha West MARCH 25 THRU APRIL 1 7 e r PROMISED VALLEY 1 132 South State V. - t if hi i PLAYHOUSE 364-567- 8 |