Arizona republican., 1920-02-04

A JAZZ BAND has practically revo- lutioniZed local society. It is of course the Peacock Jazz band that has made leaders of the smart set for sake small private affairs and cancel bridge enga agements to dance every night in the week except Sunday at the dance hall which is cleverly managed by Walter Willis Powell. There is not night that tables are not reserved by parties, large and small. and MT. Pow ell makes special effort that each guest be entertained every moment of the evening. He has been fortunate
 in securing what many declare the best jazz players in the west. They invite dancing. They invite you to come and watch others dance, and above all to listen to their own fascinating music. There is the subtle syncopation ever apparent in the music rendered there The waltzeS. one-Steps and fox trots $ played at the Peacock are even more popular now than in the days when modern dancing first struck it's gait. There is no refraining' from dancing, for the moment one hears the Peacock band it is a temptation. almost ire sistible, to get on the floor by ones self and stage a solo, Any number of smart folk are giving dinners followed by dances at the Peacock, for they know that home affair or even club func- tion can not compete with the Peacock in enjoyment.
 And speaking of dancing to the mu- sic of the Peacock band recalls that that is just what General John J. Per shing did when he was in town. He declared that he thoroughly enjoyed the novelty and wished that he might pass the entire afteroon at the Wom- ans club where the band played that afternoon. Members of his staff. too, remarked that the music was excep- tionaly fine and said Phoenix was to he rIIlaraH a band. That is what everyone thinks and that is why everyone goes and will continue to go to the popular dance hall There one may mingle with the crowd or be as exclusive as one pleases it is all a matter of making arrange ments with the management
 MUSIC with it's undeniable charm A'A has been one of the factors that has made the Chocolate Shop a favor ite rendezvous for the shopper, the business man and the society woman. During the luncheon hour while the orchestra presents a pleasing program any number of well known people as- semble there. It has been the scene recently of prettily appointed affairs and in keeping with the arrangements are the numbers furnished by the mu- sicians. attractive, airy, popular music of the type in vogue just now. Over the teacups, fashionable folk love best to finger and when there is music to lend its attraction there they will find their way. It leads to the Chocolate Shop.
 PECEINING her degree at Peoria Musical College. Merta Work shortly afterward opened a studio in Phoenix where she has a large class of pupils. One of her pupils. Henri etta LundquiSt. is now studying with Arna oldberg at Northwestern univer- sity, who comDlimented Miss Works teaching by continuing the young girls study where she left off with her loca! instructor. Miss Work specializes as an accompanist and is active in club work. She is chairman of the music department of the Woman's club.
 ONE of the newcomers in Phoenix V is Francisco Roziny, instructor of violin. flute and cornet, who was for merly connected with the Vienna Con Servatory. RoZiny had a successful career in Europe before making a name on this side. He is established at 520 North Fifth street and his telephone number is 3039.