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Among the many long- playing albums released last month, the 100 reviewed here are considered to be the best. They have been so chosen by the reviewing

staff of The Billboard, business newsweekly of the music industry. Reviewed prior to their release, these albums are now in stores thruout the country.

POPULAR

*ITH A LITTLE BIT OF SWING-Helen

- 'Ward & "Peanuts" Hucko Ork (1 -12")-RCA

Mctor LPM 1464 Tightly swinging, big hind soundings heavily reminiscent of the

,( Goodman hand, the voice of Helen

Ward, evoke memories of the days of swing. Hucko's prominently featured clarinet sound reinforces the Goodmanesquc flavor; Al :Cuhn's arrangements make the association inevitable. Miss Ward sings with feeling assi good time: the band is sprightly and executes cleanly, and Huck ?, Cohn and Bob Brookmeyer contribute good solos. DanceMe and most listenable set.

- I GET IDEAS -Tony Martin (1 -12")-RCA

r+':amden CAL 412 This set has strong

!traction in the low-priced ($1.98) album irld, especially for adult buyers. LP spot qhts a group of lushly backed, rich- voiced dies-(some of them old hit singles) in-

,' .udinE "I Get Ideas," "You Were Meant for le," Pagan Love Song," "You Are My .ucky Star," etc.

- IEALLY LIVIN' The Honeydreamers &

aeon Richards' Ork (1 -12") -RICO Unique

'LP 121 -The 11.98 price tag should be a

ire for this most pleasant package. The ;oup has a nice sound on an attractive ariety of standards. Ork accompaniment is :tenable. Selections include "It's a Good lay," "The Best Things in Life Are Free" nd the album title tune.

THE MANY SIDES OF PAT SUZUKI-

With Henri Rene Ork (1- 12) -Vik LX 127-

This album is well -named, for Pat Suzuki, 3 pint -sized thrush from Seattle discovered N: Bing Crosby; can shift vocal gears effort Insly from an intimate honeyed sweetness, n,t unlike Rosemary Clooney, to the all -out

brate brassiness of a Teresa Brewer. With r fine selection of standards by Cole Porter rid others to work with, her fresh voice cakes an exciting debut, showcased by Fenri Renes suave backings.

HI -FI DIXIELAND -Art Mooney & His All

R `

Sears (1- 12 ") -M-C-M E 3816-Here's a solid

puekage for Dixieland and hi -fi fans, Moo-

ny and a group of outstanding sidemen

Sappy Lamare, Matty Matlock, Eddie Mil-

!Sr, Ray Bauduc, etc.) serve up bouncy, in-

factious two -beat versions of "Sweet Georgia

Brown," "South Rampart Street Parade,"

1 ^_th Street Rag," etc.

- IIEVALIER'S PARIS (1 -12 ") Maurice

r hevalier With Michel LeGrand- Colum`:, CL 1049 -The veteran showman is in

public eye affais with the release of new movie, Gigi." Recorded at the 'Isambra Theater in Paris, the LP is a . stalgte album of old and new Chevalier voritea ("Valentine," "Ma pomme." etc.) zhlighted by stars ageless verve and con' rental charm. Backing by LeCrand lends dditional value.

- 1 REMEMBER BUDDY (1 -12 ")

i'ale- .Columbia 1114 -This tribute

Jerry to the

lee Buddy Clark by Jerry Vale adds up to

- listenable LP. The tunes include many

the tunes that Clark made famous

Linda," "I11 Get By," "I Still Get a Thrill,"

Vale sings them with feeling and sin -

rity,

''ser

helped greatly by arrangements. It is

the fine Glenn surprising how

milar Vale sounds to Clark on many of

'.se tunes.

RALPH FLANAGAN IN HI -Fi (I -12 ")-

RCA Victor LPM 1555 -Good collection of

tunes all styled in a very danceable manner.

This could find favor with those looking

for dance sets. Selections include "Hot

Toddy" (which was a fair singles seller for

the band a little while back), "If I Loved

You" and 'Where or When."

- MITCH'S MARCHES (1 -12")

Mitch

Miller Ork-Columbia CL 1102-With the

"March From the River Kwai" and the

Colonel Bogey march currently going for

him, this alhum of Mitch Miller marche.

should get much attention. It contains

some Miller sides previously released

as singles- "The Bonnie Blue Cal," and 'The

Yellow Rose of Texas," plus "Jubilation T.

Compone" and "The Bowery Grenadiers?'

Good listening here.

- THE FRANK SINATRA SHOW (2-12")

Columbia C2L16- Columbia has collected

a group of old Sinatra sides (some never released) in this de Iuxe ($7.98 double- pocket album. New York Times scribe Gilbert Mill stein's liner notes are a big plus. Selections

include "Nancy," "Castle Rock" and 'Tae

Cot a Crush on You." Sinatra fans will want this to round out their collections of diskings by the master songster.

ALADDIN (1-12")-Original TV Cast -Columbia CL 1117 -Sound track from the re-

cent TV spectacular contains several Cole Porter medolies, executed appealingly by Anna Maria Alberghetti, Cyril Ritchard, Basil Rathhone, Dennis King and Sal Mineo. While this may not rank as one of the composer's strongest offerings, star-studded cast gives the disk high entertainment value.

TONIGHT (1 -12 ") -Jose Melts, His Piano & Strings Seepo CELP 411 -Melis has

built a considerable following, via maxi-

mum exposure on Jack Paai s NBC -TV

show. Package spotlights flashy pianisties, with lush string backing, on a group of surefire romantic standards. "White Cliffs of Dover," "Harbour Light," "Indian Summer," etc. (Until this month the Paar show was tagged "Tonight.")

MORE COLLEGE DRINKING SONGS Sung by the Blazers (1-12")- ABC -Para-

mount ABC 219-The first album of cam-

pus guzzling songs chalked up substantial sales and this should enjoy similar success with the halls of ivy set and sentimental alumni. The boy blend smoothly on such nostalgic items as "Silver Dollar," "Aura Lee," "Foggy Dew," etc. Lyrics of selections appear on liner.

- COME DANCE WITH ME (1 -121-Ted

Stroeter Ork- Columbia CL 1086 Here's

another sock album for the mature set. Ted Stmeter and his ork have been playing at the Persian Room of the Plaza Hotel in New York for years and this net features the ork, playing in businessman's bounce tempo. a fine group of standards. They are played in medley fashion as well as singly. There are 20 fine standards in the set.

- - AROUND THE WORLD WITH BING

CROSBY (1 -12') Decca DL 8887 Another repackaging of material by Crosby_ accompanied by various orchestras. including John Scott Trotter, Buddy Cole Trio, Lyn Murray. Dave Barbour. Material, in keeping with the title, is musical grand tour. including "Around the World," "I Love Paris." "Beyond the Reef," etc. A lot of charm in the performance, every one of which is enjoyable.

ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT (I -12 ")-

Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians -Capitol T 936 -An attractive and varied program.

The chorus is equally listenable on their a cappella selections as on those with combo or full ork backing. Selctions include "Greensleeves," "Anywhere I Wander" and "Autumn Leaves."

- SEPTEMBER SONG (1 -12 ") Songs of

Kurt Weill sung by Lotte Lenya- Columbia KL 5229 -An exceptionally attractive

package containing, in addition to the title selection, others of Kurt Weill's American theater songs including "It Never Was You" from "Knickerbocker Holiday," "Lonely House" from "Street Scene," "Lost in the Stars," etc. They are affectingly sung by

the late composer's wife, Lotto Lenya. Art work on both front and back covers is exceptionally tasteful and striking, and the package includes a remembrance of "Kurt and Lenya" by Goddard Leiberson, and a

piece on Weill by Maxwell Anderson -plus

a set of interesting photos of scenes of the

plays, etc.

TILL (1 -12 ") -Roger Williams With Marty Gold and Hall Kanner Orks -Kapp KL 1081

Current hits and pop hits of the past few years are contained in this tasteful set by Roger Williams, with orchestral backing. Title tune and such fine fare as "April Love," 'Tammy." "Oh My Papa," and "The High and the Mighty" are performed with warmth by the pianist helped much by the Marty Gold and Hal Kanner Orks. Another solid hit for Williams.

ALL THE WAY (1 -12'7-Jane Morgan and the Troubadors-Kapp KL 1080-Miss Mor-

gan's effortless stylings make richly romantic Kapp-ital out of the album's title tune, as well as the swingingly Gallic "Melodic

d'Amour." 'Tammy. 'Til" and "April Love"

against velvety strings of the Troubadors. Lovely cover shot of the ash -blonde thrush.

- MOOD TO BE WOOED -SAMMY DAVIS

JR. (1 -12 ") -With Mundell Lowe, Guitar Deem DL 8676-This is a real change for

Sammy Davis; a subdued album featuring the singer in warm, intimate presentations of a group of tender love songs. He is backed in lovely fashion by Mundell Lowe on guitar and the mood is that of candcllight and wine, almost a mood music set with vocals.

- - THE TOUCH OF EDDIE HEYWOOD

(1 -12 ") RCA Victor LPM 1466 Heywood fans will find this one of his best efforts to date. The piano work is nicely paced by Al Lucas on bass and Bobby Donaldson on drums. The distinctive approach is listenable on such fare as "On the Street Where You Live," "My Funny

Valentine" and "All of You"

- TORCHY & BLUE (1 -12 ") Al Hibbler - - With Jack Plais Ork Deem DL 8697

Hibbler is spotted here in a program of standards primarily in the romantic ballad fold. 'fho singing is for the most part very straight, the wit and charm of the Hibbler technique are still evident. Contrary to the liner notes the tunes ( "My Ideal." "I'm Glad for Your Sake," etc.) are not 'blues,' hut the chanter does inject his strong blues background into the readings. A worthwhile package made better by selection of tunes that have not been recorded to death.

HITS ACES

FROM HOLLYWOOD -THE FOUR (1.12') -With Jack Plais Ork -Decca

DL 8693-Excellent package. The Four

Aces are heard doing a dozen notable film

songs including "Around the World,"

"Whatever Will Be, Will Be," "True Love"

etc. The warbling has style and emotional honesty, and the arrangements contribute

a fine sound.

BUDDY HOLLY (1 -12 ") -Coral CRL 57210

Most of the selections have been released

as singles. Holly's hit "Peggy Sue" and his

curent contender, "I'm Gonna Love You

'l'oo." vocal

are also gimmicks

included. Holly exercises Isis well on the rockabilly tunes.

Strongest appeal will be to teen buyers.

- - THE SWEET LANGUAGE OF LOVE

(1 -12") Jacqueline Francois Columbia

CL 1076 -Jacqueline Francois, who has

charmed audiences in swank supper clubs here and abroad for many years, will add to her following with this new set. She sings half of the songs in French and the other half in English and is good in both languages, :litho a trifle more exciting in Frmcaise. She is backed on many tunes by top azz names, both French and American, adding much to the impact of the set.

- THE WEST COAST OF BROADWAY

(1- 12 ")- Nancie Malcomb & Her Group RCA Camden CAL 422-Nancie Malcomb

makes a big splash with her disk debut on Camden label. The thrush sings a dozen great times here, as "Mountain Greenery," "Bewitched" etc., handling them in a limpid jazz style. She plays a facile piano and is accompanied by a group of West Coast musicians. Packaging includes attractive cover and full set of notes.

LATIN

AMERICAN

- - MAMBO HAPPY! PEREZ PRADO

(1 -12") -RCA Camden CAL 409 -Fine pro-

duct of its type, with attractive packaging Sound and performance are in keeping with the top reputation of the King of the Mambo. Great for dancing groups, etc.

CLASSICAL

ROSSINI: PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE

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work blends his operatic flair for melody with beautiful choral writing and over-all religious spirit. Performance is well conceived, in proper scale and style. Competition is negligible.

SCHUMANN: ETUDES SYMPHONI-

QUES; VARIOUS PIECES BY SCARLATTI, G R A N A D O S, MENDELSSOHN,

BRAHMS & BACH (1 -12 "( -Myra Hess, Piano -Angel 35591 -Dame Myra Hess gives paampBdosraaseoicsnos5henecd'nisa,t"htMe"ayidJsneaettisewdburpee.piotnerheneJtotiahacydnteiodroronenfelaotdrhntaimeingntagoknscNrse'asiowrgefbhieDtrtrwhiee.lnolsbiirTgarekainhssnltteeg.ly"c,G"Sl,odrsabaamennurldey-t-

other high points.

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ings of both.

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