The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-13
PRAISES
BANDA
NAP0LI.
Mr. Church Well Pleased with
Mr.. Capons's Organization.
Mr.. Ja|bert Joins Band.

Mr.. Archie Jalbert the well-known
trombone soloist. and for some time past
a member OF Reeves American band, yes
terday joined the Banda Napoli. OF which
Mr.. Bowen r. Church is now solo cornet
and cornet soloist. and will hereafter be
heard with Sig. Giuio f. Capone's splen-
did band at Crescent Park. Those who
heard Mr.. Jalbert's solo at Roger VIII
liams Park last summer. when he was
compelled to respond TO six enthusiastic
encores. the largest number accorded TO
any solost there during the season, we'll
remember the delight which his artistic
phrasing, facile execution and wonderful
purity. of tone Afforded but combina-
tion OF circumstances has prevented his
being heard often as soloist since that
time.
He is regarded by musicians as one
OF the finest trombone sooists in the
east. and las been compared with Mr..
Pryor OF Sousa's band, who al least sur
passes him in nothing unless IL be in the
latter's remarkable mechanical, technique.
Mr.. Jalbert will be heard not only in
solos. but in duets with Bowen r. Church,
which will include the popular Prison
Scene" from III Trovatore." in the regu-
lar daily concerts by the Banda Napoli
at Crescent Park; and he is certain to
prove not only valuable acquisition for
the band but a very strong attraction
for the management of Crescent Park.
Mr.. Church scored another tremendous
hit at the Park yesterday, large audi
ences applauding and cheering his arts
tic efforts 10 the echo and on smaller
scale repeating the ovation given TO him
on Sunday Mr.. Church is now using his
magnificent new gold cornet. which was
the instrument that received the first
prize at the Worlds Fair. and which has
a sngularly pure and sweet quality OF
tone; and he is playing as solos not only
popular songs but some OF the most bril-
liant and difficult compositions ever writ
ten for the cornet. and which he has not
delighted the public with for some time
past.
There Is one thing I want to say"
said Mr.. Church last evening. While l
may be pardoned for feeling some salts
faction over the magnificent reception
given to me at Crescent Park yesterday
and again today, the Banda Napoli de-
serves the most enthusiastic praise for
the manner I'm which IL has played my
accomplishments without having had any
rehearsal whatever. Very few OF the best
bands i'm the country could do IL so well.
Without any disparagement TO the Am
erican band. of the artistic capabilities
of which none can be more appreciative
than I, at the same time / must say In
simple justice TO Sig Capone and his
superb band that have never stood be-
fore any hand that has given me better
support in my solo playing.
"Sig. Capme's control over his band Is
something marvellous: and the precision,
spirit, smoothness. sweetness and volume
of tone, and the dainty effects OF light
and shade which he obtains have so de-
lighted me that l have several times
been tempted to stop playing in the midst
OF selection to listen and enjoy the
freat for myself.
Eyes. i am thoroughly delighted with
my new engagement; and ] am sure the
public will find in the Banda Napoh, es-
pecially since the acquisition OF Mr.. jail
| bert as solo trombone player today, ar
| organization not surpassed by any In
| New England in its ability to afford gen
| uine delight 10 every lover OF truly good
| music, while Sig. Capone as a leader and
| bandmaster has won my most enthusias
| tic admiration as musician under whom
| IL is more than a pleasure to play"