European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 23, 1978, Darmstadt, Hesse Saturday september 23, 1978 the stars and stripes Page 19 Johnny Griffin Steps out by Joe Weisel jazz writer i Tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin a i Long time european resident who appeared last sunday i at the Monterey jazz festival As a Stop on his first . 1 tour in 15 years has been signed by Galaxy Griff whose first professional gig was with Lionel Hampton when he was 17 played in the groups of Art Blakey thelonious Monk and others in the late fifties. His big sound and incredible technique earned him a Sig-1 if cant degree of commercial Success when he joined i forces with ten Orist Eddie lockjaw Davis in 1960 and j recorded and toured extensively with him. He moved to1 Paris in 1963 and worked with Kenny Drew Art Taylor and Bud Powell and has performed and recorded All Over Europe. He currently lives in Holland. His debut disc on the Galaxy Label will be recorded in mid october and will be produced by his former River Side producer and author with Ben Grauer or. Of Ai pictorial history of jazz. A highlight of Griffin s . Tour will be the sept. 23 Carnegie Hall concert with Tenor giant Dexter Gordon. They will play together As Well As with their own groups. Galaxy records incidentally is a member of the fan Tasy prestige Milestone stax record company group which features much jazz in their Catalon. One of their current projects is a six week . Tour t f bassist Ron Carter Tenor and Soprano Man Sonny Rollins and pianist Mccoy Tyner dubbed the Milestone jazz stars because All three record for Milestone records. Their latest issues on the Label Are Rollins Don t Stop the carnival a double album m-55005tyner s the greeting m 9085and Carter s a song for you m-9086. Sounds on an Berlin i Mark White program director of an Berlin has passed along the scheduled programming of1 jazz on that station s pm outlet the great 88" fre Quency 87.85 j on mondays big band sounds Are broadcast from i 2-4 . The program is repeated for shift workers at 9 s schedule includes a program called simply this is scheduled at the same time slots As Mon Day s " big band sounds also repeated at night. Two other shows which May be of interest to jazz fans Are juice soul saturdays at 2-4 ., and repeated at9 . And Balladeer aired sundays 4-5 . And repeated at 8 . A a note s Worth of jams London s 100 club at 100 Oxford Street wonder where it gets its name phone 01-636-0933, presents jazz five nights a prices run from 1.50 to two pounds about $2.95-$3.20 with prices 50 Pence cheaper for members. Membership costs 2 pounds per year but is not required for attendance at the club. Students and nurses May. Attend the club at members prices. The club is open from 7 30-11 . Unless otherwise stated. The following films Are new this week on the and air Force Exchange system s european movie circuit the big sleep r Robert Mitchum and Sara Miles Star in this remake of the 1946 Humphrey Bogart Lauren Bacall classic As Raymond Chandler s hard boiled detective Philip Marlowe once again stalks the corridors of a seedy underworld with his life on the line. The turning Point pm the reunion in Middle age of two old friends one who has made a career As a dancer the other who has found a life As a housewife provides the setting for this emotion Laden women s the highly acclaimed movie stars Anne Bancroft and Shirley Maclaine. Here comes the Bride pm the dream mar Raige turns into a Nightmare when the Groom is caught with his mistress on the wedding Day. The Bride s thoughts of love and Devotion Are quickly replaced with the quest for revenge. Stars Robin Strasser John Beal. Reruns starting this week Thunder and lightning pm and greased lightning pm ratings a general audiences. Pm some scenes May not be suitable for children. R under 17 admitted Only with Parent or guardian. Tenor sax Man Johnny Griffin first . Tour in 15 years Martin l. Dresner tuesday and thursday evenings Are reserved for reggae music. A saturday lunchtime soul disco is held Fromell 30a.m.-3p.m.the club s schedule of jazz events for the remainder of the month Alex Welsh and his band plus Sheila Collier s Smokey City band sept. 23 until 1 . Special blues Rock evening with Chas & Dave sept. 24 jazz Centre society presents see local press for detail sept. 25 til 12 00 the Peter Allen jazz band sept. 27 til 12 00 the Frog Island jazz band til 12 00sept. 29 the John Barnes Roy Williams jazz masters plus the real ale and Thunder band sept. 30 til 1 . Al Dimeola on tour Jersey City born guitarist Al Dimeo la Best known for his work with the Barry Miles quintet and Chick Corea s return to forever orchestra willbe hitting the Halls in Germany this month and next. His schedule Frankfurt jazz festival sept. 24 Munich cirkus Krone oct. 2 Stuttgart Beethoven Halle oct. 4 Hannover Kleiner Kuppel Saal oct. 5 Berlin Neue Welt oct. 6 Cologne Guerzenich oct. 13 Hamburg Congress centrum Halle oct. 16. Nurnberg renovations the jazz studio Nurnberg at panzers Platz 27/29, Tel 224384, used their summer shutdown to renovate the than 40,000 Marks were spent in new tables and seating arrangements to allow All visitors a Clear View of the bandstand updating the heating and ventilating sys tems to improve the air in the club painting and decorating and generally improving the atmosphere of the surroundings. More improvements in the bar area Are planned when the club closes Over the Christmas holidays. Prices Are not being raised however with admission remaining at 4-10 Marks about $2-5depending on the artists presented. The club presents jazz attractions on fridays and saturdays and lists the following for the remainder of the month Geber Vatelli sept. 23 Fritz Pauer Trio Pauer piano Isla Eckinger Bass Billy Brooks drum sept. 29 opa s jazz band sept. 30. Happy birthday Albert Albert Mangelsdorff Germany s award winning trombonist celebrated 50 years of making Beautiful music sept. 5.sorry we missed mentioning it before Al but we wish you another half Century at least of Happy sliding you know about a jazz happening in Europe Festi Val jazz club concert tour or other news of the Art share it with other readers by dropping a line to jazz co entertainment editor stars & stripes Apo 09175. Civilian address Postrach 111034, d-6100 Darmstadt. Bavarian autumn full Calendar this time of the year Many people head to Bavaria to join in the fun during Munich s oktoberfest. Skiers go to this part of Germany a bit later when the Snow Falls. But Bavaria offers the tourist a lot any time with Spe Cial off season bargains now in effect. From now until oct. 15, Hal Blech nine Miles North of fussed in Souther Bavaria has package rates. The resort comprising the villages of bushing and Trauch Gau is located both on the King Ludwig Trail and the romantic Road. Four Days three overnights with breakfast in a Pri vate Home with lunch at a Mountain inn a Cable car ride _. At Schwa Ngau and a visit to thed Castle of Neuse Hanstein Cost a travelling 60 Marks about $30 per Al with person. A week s stay can be i had for 110 Marks about $55 Larkin for More information write Verk Ehrsam d-8959 Hal Blech bushing Germany Tel. 08368-285. In Berchtesgaden the entire month of october is de voted to Active holidays. Get in shape and take advantage of the special fitness programs that offer walking swim Ming Mountain climbing saunas Sun bathing and offer a 25 percent discount during the month and visitors Are Given a Booklet of vouchers that entitle them to reduced bus and funicular fares free admission to a swimming Pool and other bonuses. Write for the brochure Mach Mit Bleb fit join us stay fit and the accommodation list available from Kur direction Berchtesgaden Postrach 240, d-8240 Berchtesgaden Germany Tel. 08652-5011. Another bavarian resort where the emphasis is on fit Ness is Oberst Dorf. Special programs and prices Are available during autumn. Write Kurvers Galtung am Mark Platz 7, d-8980 Oberst Dorf Germany Tel 08322 1014. Wurzburg capital of the old province of Franconia now Northwest Bavari celebrates its 20th Vintage wine festival beginning sept. 29. Twenty different wines of the Region known for the distinctive shape of their bottle the Flat rounded Bock Beutel can be sampled during the 11-Day fest. Costumes music and food local specialities such As Zwiebel Kuchen onion cake and franconian sausage will also be featured. For details Contact fran Ken e.v., Postrach 269, d-8500 Nurnberg 18, Germany Tel. 0911-264202
