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4Jazz B Holiday Bv Robert Brnznll Staff Writor Those who thought Dr. Sage's was a brand of cod liver oil are in for a pleasant surprise. It's actually a night spot located in Columbia's Holiday Inn: a night spot that has recently switched to an all-jazz format. This is a very wise move, especially if the future performers at Sage's are of the same caliber as the act now appearing. The group, called Jazz Break, is a quintet of men who work extremely well together. The members of the group are as follows: Andy Watson on percussion, Bob Burns on bass and tuba, Keith Taylor on piano, Gary IVif t I l/t?* /~W\ 4 miilCl VJll 11 U1I1UU11C CtlAU LJiX II Dearing on flute and saxaphones. Their program is mainly bebop but also consists of latin and even an occasional funk tune, all played with a controlled enthusiasm that eventually wins over even the most casual lisu .cr. Earlier this year Jazz ?.? - vv?i? m i vv4 ri ivii ov v v i ci i other college ensembles at the Mobile Jazz Festival and the highlight of the evening at Sage's was when they played the set of tunes they did at Mobile. Better jazz in this township is a rare thing indeed. A favorite number was Charlie Parker's < "Scrapple from the Apple" 1 with Burns boodeling away : on the solo backed with just the right kind of percussion licks bv Watson. There are I*?Spring ? Essentia* A I | LaurenCEl Kle Our polo sport shirt and Joans are perfectly mate [ every occasion of the season. Polo shirt by Ralph La assorted vibrant colors, r [ M. L. 26. ' .Jeans by Anne Klein ii denim. Sizes 4 to 16. J 40. r DOWNTOWN reak'se y Inn's times when Burns, who plays with a perpetual scowl on his face, seems to be daring the tempo of the song to stay with him and con form to his ideas. BURNS, HOWEVER, is not the only outstanding soloist; everyone in the group has his moment of private glory. For instance, Dan Dearing charmed the crowd with his alto saxophone in "In a Sentimental Mood", an exceedingly mellow Duke Ellington number. Dearing's style is very fluid, glowing, and has to be heard to be appreciated. Keith Taylor was also good on his feature, "It's a Raggy Waltz." This song alone is quite satisfying (everyone has a tune like this playing in t ?\ r> f /\? r tiirt llr t /\ men iicau eta uicj' wttiiv iu class on Friday morning) but Taylor's improvising adds so much more. Keith has a fondnes foi technical passages and thick chords which he uses with a large degree of flexibility. Gary Miller brought on a change of pace with a Spanish flavored t-bone piece called "Corcadova," accompanied by Bob Burns on tuba and Andy Watson on triangle and hand per cussion. wnere Dan is fluid, Gary is more percussive in style and more concerned with interesting rhythms. His sound is energetic and clean. vitfi fas h ions fro r n RICHLAND MALL ts forrr Dr. Sac The most outstanding soloist in the group was drummer Andy Watson. Andy played a simply unbelievable solo on a lively song called "Seven Stens to Heaven." His intense, dynamic playing is made even more enjoyable by the fact that he seems to be completely into what he is doing. SOLOS ASIDE, Jazz Break has a tight sound, a lot of energy and an off-the-wall personality that should appeal to a lot of people. Their music is light but never superficial, sedate but never dull. Besides the tunes already mentioned the group also did an exceptional job on "Sno Fun," "Sweet Georgia Bright," and Chich Corea's "Spain". Each individual is constantly aware of what the others are doing which is one of the most basic requirements for a good ensemble. They're also me oniy group in town that have a mezzo soprano saxophone, an axe that must be seen to be believed. Dr. Sage's itself is pleasant enough, although the decor is reminiscent of Disneyland. It is more spacious than most Columbia clubs so that one can sit comfortably without being crowded or getting a f npn full nf ^ ?v*Alr? THK-r* ?uvv tun VI OI11UIVC. 1 lie I advice to all you jazz lovers I out there is to pay a little visit to Dr. Sage's Thursday, ?T* "" ^ | ifUERRYVJ \ on main 1 ^ ^ / 1)1 ITCH SQUARK t\.* mitrtttxim \tmnmr uu&mm iat at je's Friday or Saturday and give t a listen to Jazz Break. Don't Dass ud the chance because it might not come again. h w' I ji I : BO use CAM. ===== IBudweiser of C arid U T AR1 Feb. 25,1S "RQlc it March 18, < i i Bl I A KM^il O A C\ [| AAMI II O, I Zf I BUS( HMWMwmtiriMXKMiwntirKMiiatuiKCMaam I from ( The Jewelry W gg|| IW Piatt Spring* Rd pi 9 til t Moo.-* pg^pa "H'? more than juat anotH? 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