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1 ENTERTAINMENT T “*• THE QgMLOTTE POST ^ Thursday, November 9. 1978-THE CHARLOTTE POST-Page IB UNCC Jazz Ensemble To Perform Tuesday A mixture of sounds from Broadway to Big Band will happen in an evening of music as the UNCC Creative Arts _Department presents the com bined performances el the UNCC Wind and J« Ensem bles, November 14 in the Ri.we Recital Hall. The sounds of Benny (.cod man, Maynard Ferguson and Doc Severinson will be per formed as the all new Jazz Ensemble brings you a new book, fresh from performanc es at the Festival in the Park and the UNCC Interna. 100a 1 Festival. The music wi.l in elude swing, jazz and rock numbers with individual vocal stylings on tunes like “Feel Like Making Love" and Bil'y Joel’s “The Way You Are”. The Wind Ensemble nn.vi through a variety of music;, moods ranging from Broai. way sounds from the musica “Annie", classical number by Haydn and Tachaikovsky to a contemporary satirical piece, Charles Ives’ “Vanat ions on ‘America’ ”, Associate Professor of Mus ic, Robert Gehner will be _ directing both groups, Perfor mance twgim, at a. is p.m. in— the Recital Hall. No admission will be charged and the public is cordially invited. Star Wars Special To Star Diahann Carroll A spectacular trip into outer space on the planet of the Wookies takes place on their special holiday of Life Day, at a time long ago in a galaxy far away, on "The Star Wars Holiday, Special,” a two-> hour variety show that com bines a dazzling lineup of stars, animation, adventure, music and visual effects, to be broadcast Friday, November 17, at 8 p.m. on WBTV, Chan nel 3. Starring are Beatrice Arth ur, Art Carney, Diahann Car roll, The Jefferson Starship, and Harvey Korman. There -sp^ini “ppearAncen by . the cast of the "Star Wars” feature film: Mark Hamill (Luke Skywaiker); Harrison Ford (Han Solo); Carrie Fish er (Princess Leia); Anthony Daniels (C3PO); Peter May hew (Chewbacca); R3D2, and the voice of James Earl Jones as Darth Vader. SINGER CHAKA KHAN —Influence* female vocalists Chaka Khan Personifies Lots Of Fire And Earthiness by Sherleen McKoy Post Staff Writer A lady who personifies fire and earthiness, whose voice has a liquid flow and is as free as the wind is Chaka Khan, whose talents parallel that of the earth's elements. The lead singer of the prestigious group Rufus, Chaka has influenced countless female vocalists, newcomers and established singers alike with her contem porary style of music. Her caressing vocal colorations can he as warm and mellow as a setting desert sun and in stantaneously become as gut sy and dynamic as torrid tropical tradewinds; effort less Chaka Khan's vocal tal ents run the musical gamut. Chaka's vivid musical car eer began in her hometown of Chicago where she left the regimentation of high school at the vulnerable age of 16 to perform in Windy City supper clubs. That training ground accounts for her agility in easily moving between the diversity of jazz, rock, K&B and ballads. After performing in small local groups, Chaka and Rufus found each other in 1972 and it’s been magic ever since. Her refreshing vocals have been the cornerstone of Ruf us' consistent gold and plati num singles and albums and superstardonr status, Chaka Khan, at age 2S, has emerged as an important tal ent in com temporary music. She has even become quite a songwriter, co-authoring tunes with other members of Rufus. Chaka Khan’s decision to undertake a solo career is an apparent natural progression when her rapid success to date is reflected upon. “I’m ready to oo a solo act now, thanks to the support and love Rufus has given me in the past six years But there’s no way I’d ever leave Rufus," Chaka explains in response to rumors that she is leaving the group for good. “We’re a family and our separate pro jects are merely an extension of us. Next spring we’ll do another_Rufus and Chaka Khan album and tour. Our mutual admiration society re main intact Multi-talented Chaka will now balance her career bet ween Rufus endeavors and her exciting new Warner Bros Solo album and tour. Little Theatre To Feature New Production "The Princess and the Pea”, a children's classic a bout a royal family's obstacle filled search for a true prm cess to take the throne, w ill lie presented November 10-12 anil 17-19 at the Chddren's The i ti e. 1017 E. Morehead Si Performances are at 7;:to pm Fridays, 11 am and J p m. Saturdays, and :i p m Sundays Tickets are avail able at the door for $1.75 The all-child cast includes Dub Mallonee as King Jazbo. Anna Presler, Queen Saspa rilla; SteveFedderson, Prince Peter; Betsy Polk, the maid. Chris Carter, the jester. Min dy Asrael, Mitch Zelda; Ann issa Neal, Mary; Barry Ploan. Zorina; Jon Carter, Simon, and Angela Dick, Princess Priscilla Playing forest crea tures are Glenn Cole, HI. Cynthia Joyce. Pam Wachter. Erin Holden, Shelly Jordan. Jeffrey Reed and Sandy Fed derson. Ruth Sloane-Dew, a Char lotte native with a broad back ground in youth theatre, is directing "The Princess and The Pea." Mrs. Dew was a performer, public relations coordinator and international strike force cuui dinator tin Cp With People In Charlotte, she has worked with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Youth Council and the Greater Charlotte l/umvc uuiiu auu an im.au v consultant for the UNCC JJIack Studies Department. Members of the technical staff for the production in elude: Assistant director. Sid ney Fedderson; technical dir ector, Ann Kanson; prnduc tion coordinator, Luann Chris tine: make-up. Helen Under hill, and Fat Stenhouse. set. Mrs. Kanson. sound, Mrs. Dew and Mrs. Kanson; cost umes. Anne Boyleston. lights. Lois Wharton and Harold Dew, Jr.; properly coordinal or. Diana White, and assislam property coordinator, Jod; Hartis. The Children's Theatre has been providing quality plays and theatrical education lor children for the past 30 years Kennedy, Booth To Bring You An “Evening Of Munie” The tenor voice of Richard Kennedy and the piano of Ronald Booth blend to bring you an evening of music. November 14 at 8:15 p m in IJNCC’s Rowe Recital Hall
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