Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
TOPS IN POPS
Street Singer Tracy
Makes New Discs

tive French most Of the time,
their musical ability is at once
\ appreciated by the listener.
Outstanding items are Lula
by of Birdland," THE Kissing
Dance" ''Mambo Italiano, {"
THE Portuguese Washerwo-
man, Speak Low" and Hold
Me Close" (EmArcy NC
36067)
Eddie LaytOn-Organist Lay
ton presents a fine LIP of OR
gan Moods" in which he dis
plays mastery of the instru-
ment. He creates a seemingly
limitless number of distinctive
sounds from bells to birds. The
set contains Stormy Wealth
err" Granada" Hot Canary"
Banjo Medley" Laura"
"Heartaches," Lullaby Of
Broadway" and five others.
wing MGW-l2O04.)
The Nilsson Twins-Inter-
esting sides, as the girls blend
Honest I Love You" and
"Ook-Ah-Ga-Deek." Capitol
F3431.)
Leo DiamOnd-An excellent
LIP features Leo's harmonica
with orchestra in six pretty
originals on one side, and a
single selection, his tone poem
entitled Skin Diver Suite, I"
on the other side. It's ambiti-
Gus. imaginative and charm
ing, and a fine example of his
virtuosity. (RCA Victor LPM-
1164.)
Art Tatum- Buddy DeFranco
The Tatum-DeFranco Quar-
tet has a couple of tasty sides
in treatments of "A Foggy
Day" and Maxim Whoopee."
(Clef 8917x45.)
Terry Gibbs--This is Terrys great
est disclng to date. with this LIP show
casing mature musician IN concept
and performance. His vibe technique
is Just great. and his three originals
sparkle with imagination. Compile
menting Terry's work on the vines is
the sensitive four-man rhythm sec
ton and the rich harmony Of five
saxes, which lend q velvet cushion 10
me entire proceedings. Terry and
the saxes set q fine mood. especially
on the lovely Smoke Gets In Your
original Leaving Town" Topnotch
performances also are turned in on
Fer You. For Me; Forevermore,
M AoiS'. wa, A yslIDIl :, Nostur9e,1 The
Two Sparkling Eyes" and four
others. lEmArcy MG-36064.l
chorus sing the novelty "Picsrooni /"
eoupling i with the pretty instru-
mental wishing Well" (MGM
Tommy Leonetti-Singer Leonetti,
has two fne sides IN Its Wild and
Free" Capitol F3442.l
Richard Hayman--A tuneful LIP of
motion picture themes. spotlighting
DICKS harmonica and stringful or
sp ss n ThiSs E Ssrs Cruz MaPS
Blue. Anna" SRuby." sadis
Ihompson,s Song" and four others.
Mercury MG-201231
Bud POwell-Pianist Powell, sup
ported by bass and drums, presents 4
smooth LIP OF smartly conceived Jazz
interpretations. Includes such tunes
Bra 81 staI W,Sw e Sr6 the stars" Lady.
Sun" Crazy Rhythm" and four
others. tNorgran MGN-1077)
Jilla Webb--sultry-voiced charmer
Love Ne Ne Now" ' and .'what0 I po SG Yon
Think II Does to Me" tMGM
Ray AnthOny--Ray's trumpet and
choral group make tasty Slicings OF
Chubaseo' and THE sleepwalker."
Capitol F3416.)
The Platters--Although this vocal
sroup y currently popular with teen
Their new LIP OF ~ tunes displays
poor vocal solos. lack OF shading and
poor phraSing. Mercury MG-2Ol4dl
Pee Wee Hunt--"The Object Of Ny
Affection" with the band playing a
nice arrangement OF Swedish Rhap-
sod o. on the reverse; CAPITOL E3421,. 4!
is a nice dramatic ballad. with the
coupling. Of .."All Shook Up" another
rock and roll item. Capitol F3425.J
heard in an LIP that showcases the
leaders LIQUID clarinet style. Playing
with feeling and sensitivIty, there's
st cy Ne 's' R as:ns ' PSnnS t' Vs.n e.
tine" Star Dust" ''You and l."
'Mors Than You Know" and three
others. (RcA Victor LPM-126sl