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The News Argus December 7,1990 Page 9 ENTERTAINMENT Count Basie orchestra revives the big band sound MICHAELL E. PARKER STAFF WRITER Fingers snapping, heads bouncing, and hands clapping, was the enthusiasm shown for the worl^-^mous Count Basie Orchestra during Winston-Salem State’s Lyceum Performing Art Series, on Nov. 30. The orchestra, directed by Frank Foster, has been introducing millions of people to jazz music and the “big band” style of music originated by William “Count” Basie. “We are glad to perform here," said Foster. ‘This place brings back some good memories for the band.” The orchestra performed at the dedication ceremony of the K.R. Williams Auditorium on April 15,1975. Irving Stokes, a trumpet player for the orchestra and a native of Greensboro, dazzled the crowd as he played a feature piece from the song, “Everything Happens to Me Except Love." Stokes played with a great deal of intensity as he played his trumpet gracefully. The Count Basie Orchestra played well known oldies as “Am I Blue," “You’ve Changed," “Right On, Right On and “More Blues." They also entertained the crowd with some new sounds from their latest release, “We Be Jammin." The Count Basie orchestra has existed through financial difficulties, hard times, and deaths of the musicians—But the orchestra has survived with the help of their loving fans. The orchestra currentlyhas members who have played in the group for 35 years. Count Basie died at the age of 80 leaving behind a rich musical legacy. That legacy maintains Basie’s high standards under Frank Foster’s leadership. Drama Guild presents Baldwin's "The Amen Corner" her ministry. She believes simply in the CANDACE MARSHALL STAFF WRITER Last month the WSSU Drama Guild presented James Baldwin’s play. The /\men Comer. Tlie performance was hosted in the Kenneth R, Williams Auditorium. Members of the Drama Guild hold k'arious roles in the production. Michelle Hewitt, Robby Jackson, and David Mahatha held the leading roles of sister Margaret, Luke, and David, their son, ^ther roles weie piayed by Shannise ^ayton, Diane Jackson, Tamala Joyner, Lena Hopkins, and Donnell Sanders. The Amen Comer centers m Sister ^argaret’s relentless preoccupaticm with way of the ministry, regardless of logic and common soise. Therefore, she places the ministry’s existence before her family life and her congregation’s. Her preoccupation with religion results in a strained relationship between her and those surrounding her. The students participating in the production are not the cmly members of the Drama Guild. Dr. Fred A. Eady is the Drama Guikl’s advisor. “The guild is a family organization and having Dr, Eady as advisor elicits student^s interest,” said Calvin Holloway, president of the guild. Photo supplied by WSSU Public Relations Frank Foster, director world famous Count Basie Orchestra Dwight Sills' BY DUANE HACKNEY STAFF WRITER In the age of powerful drum beats and hyped up synthesizers, no one really places much emphasis on the soft, easy listening sounds of music.. .especially when it comes from a guitar. No one, that is, except for Dwight Sills. SiUs is a new artist who appears on the Coltmibia recording label. Produced by Wayne Henderson, the name of the album is entitled "Dwight Sills." The album features the masterful guitar playing of Sills as never heard before. It contains hints of jazz tunes as weU as slow R&B mixed with soft sounds of guitar. The songs are mainly instrumental tracks that seem to soothe the savage soul. One song on the album, "Whip Appeal", is an instrumental version guitar sounds of Babyface’s hit and features Sills on the guitar. Another song that truly demonstrates Sills’ mastery over the guitar is the theme to the hit movie, "Driving Miss Daisy." Dwight Sills can sing too. One song entitled, "Never Too Late To Fall In Love Again", displays Sills’ wonderful voice. Although he is not a true ballad man, I can truly say that this song ranks with those of known artist such as Luther Vandross and Keith Sweat. It is a true love song that inspires romance. This album is only for those who like smooth and mellow instrumentals; for those who have full appreciation for free flowing guitar, and for those who have a taste for soulful romance. Columbia recording artist Dwight Sills pictured to right releases new album entitled "Dwight Sills" are smooth and soulful
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