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Frank Gordon con'f... r0m page n the groups that he is currently writing for is the Charli Persip Jerry Latum band. Gordon's musical inclinations are chameleonic, defying confinement to one form of expression. I asked him if he felt that his current group provided the proper vehicle to convey his com positional desires. He replied, "I feel that this group is the proper vehicle to convey one side of me. It's like I'm still searching for the musical me. In other words, the group represents just one stage of exploration." In addition to composing for the group, Gordon has written several com positions to be played witha syn thesizer, a piece for flute and piano and he is working on a suite for a brass quintet. He would also like to do a movie score. Gordon feels that he has such musical diversity to offer that he does not know where he will settle. No matter where Frank Gordon final ly settles, (if he ever does!) the impor tant thing is that he is perpetually sear ching, while enriching our musical souls. "I've always wanted my music to tell a story. I want a person to be able to sit back, close their eyes and listen to my music. It should provoke thoughts and images like seeing a movie. The script would depend on what is in that listener's mind." Frank Gordon continued from page 13 riet Tubmans, Jazz Greats like Miles Davis, Eddie Jefferson, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, etc., etc., etc., like a con catenation, each link stands as a base or foundation for our growth and pro sperity. When we get our book on King Tut out, maybe that will help. Maybe some of us who saw President Ture (Toure) speak in Harlem last year, (Aug. '79), will be inspired to think, move and grow again. ...or does it take, more, Miami's? Equally at home doing a one-man show at London's Prince Charles Theatre or producing a musical revue with teenagers from Chicago's South Side, versatile entertainer Oscar Brown, Jr., will be the host for "FROM JUMP STREET: The Story of Black Music," a 20-part television series in production by public television station WET A26, Washington, D.C. FROM JUMPSTREET is expected to air nationally in the fall of 1980. f i - : 1 ' - f v ( zin - a : - .... w :Wj Pi Ssfc Sears 15
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