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Violinist Perlm By Andy Duncan "People only half listen to you when you play," violinist Itzhak Pcrlman once said. "The other half is watching." A Columbia audience will get a chance to do both when Perlnian, regarded as one of the greatest violinists in the world, appears at the Township Auditorium Feb. 28. Perlman, 39, is a protege of the legendary violinist Isaac Stern, who called Perlman's talent "utterly limitless. Nobody comes anywhere near him in what he can physically do with the violin." The concert will be held in conjunction with the golden anniversary of the Columbia Music Festival Association. Tickets of $25, $20, $15 and $10 are available at tfie association's office, 1132 Bull St. Columbia. Call 771-6303 for ticket Jazz giants plan big benefit show By Robert O'Connor Township Auditorium is sponsoring a ja// concert to raise money for charity. Several noted ja// performers will join Township in the effort, playing a Feb. 15 concert which will focus on the various elements of ja// music. Receipts will go to various charities, including the United Negro College Fund. Columbia is the first stop on a 10-city tour for the performers, including l.onnie l.isten Smith, Roy Ayers and Jean Car n. SMITH, A master keyboardist, has returned to the musical scene after a three-year spiritual and creative hiatus. "Dreams Of Tomorrow," Smith's new album on CBS records, contains elements of ja//, fusion, funk and pop ballads. His talents r:ino#? frMin nl.ivino ihp niann lev nlnvina thi* trumnpf :inrl fiiha . ,,,v i"""" c> ,,,v rwi A former gospel singer, Smith believes "music is an inner thing' It is something you hear and automatically feel, regardless of what language you speak," said Smith. This artist, who said he thinks music is the highest art form, is versatile enough to appeal to a wide range of tastes. "Africa, Center of the World" is the name of Roy Ayers' latest album. Africa is the main influence on Ayers music because of a journey the artist took there earlier this year. The fascinating musical account of Ayers trip shows his creativity. Almost an overnight sensation, Ayers is remarkable in his in novative nature. Jean C'arne.who believes in musical experimentation, will perform tunes from her latest album "Sweet And Wonderful." An expert in the recording studio.Carne's most recent recordings are uptempo tunes and slow ballads. CARM.S VOCALS and lyrics are smooth, and she has experience in gospel and voice training also. Her first performance was in college, and she has matured into a leading force in the ja/.z music world. Noel Pointer, another performer at the jazz benefit, began playing the piano at age 4 and also has training in vocals and violin. As a guest soloist with The Symphony Of The New World, Pointer also played guest engagements with the Detroit Symphony and the Chicago Chamber Orchestra. His musical tastes range from rock to spiritual, while religion is his main influence. His work includes recoprding with Diana Ross, The Crusaders, The Jacksons and George Benson. I Harlem Nocturne Blr^ A six member company from Atlanta will present "Harlem No in nooKer i. nasnmgion ?uanonum. ine snow, pari or ine mai tion, is a tribute to the music of black performers. Admission tan to make Ct information. This is Pcrlman's first Columbia appearance in four years. He has appeared with major orchestras throughout the world, first attracting widespread attention in an appearance with the MontrealSymphonyunder Zubin Mehta. Pcrlman was born in Israel, the only child of Polish parents, and his talent was evident at an early age. When he was 2, he sane on nitch arias from oneras he heart! on the radio and later asked for a violin at age 3. One year later, young Perlman caught polio; today, he walks with crutches and wears heavy leg braces. His hands, as he often points out, weren't affccted by the disease, and he has used them to great effect in a career that has won accolades from Jascha Heifetz himself. He has been Singer Jean Carnes is one of the jazz performers to appear in As if Pointer's resume was not enough, he has also taught in the New York Public School System and has been on the lecture circuit. BROWNKwill be perhaps the most crowd pleasing pewrformer at the ja// benefit. From his breakthrough single "Finikin' Foi Jamaica," Browne lias gone on to score success with last years hit "Rockin* Radio" and an album, "lommy I ' I ruruiyii i B, By Robert O'Connor lot those who aie tearing trying in decide what S.uuul. lor I hem. look no Iniihei thai I 01 cign Bodies, .t Duiha oiiginal new wave hand, w noteworthy show at lite Beat coincide wiih Foreign Bodi debul, a collection ol exotic vii dependent video showing of ^ "Cosmic Croquet I'rescr Hawaiian Open" will round 01 W A sclt'-described "raw and i ? loreign Bodies has an ! background. Hie group, ba Carolina, was formerly The * the present band began early mer and has continued to mat SONAR STRANGE, the 2< v singer, displays "a pretty out pipes," according to new Davis. I fe Strange's singing is highly i S early Cirace Slick and Siouxs . band does covers of Jeffersor The Banshees.) Lead guitarist and main cturne" at 7 p.m. Sunday Stapleton has been working w :k History Month celebra three years, while Davis ar is $3. bassist Dan Munger recently what Davis calls "a hard to d ilumbia debut on the covcr of Newsweek, in which the article's writer Annalyn Swan called him "the Pavarotti of the violin." Perlman is also an outspoken champion of the rights of the handicapped and has been active in bringing his music to hospitals and schools "to show them that I'm doing something even though I've got problems, too." A multiple Grammy winner, Perlman will he appearing at the Township with his longtime accompanist, pianist Samuel Sanders, also a Grammy winner. ^ Perlman once said, "The greatest performances arc the most simple ones, the ones where you say to yourself, 'Of course. That's the way it's supposed to go.'" Many Columbia music lovers feel sure that it will go just that way Feb. 28. ^' HHH Columbia next Friday. Ciun.*' Browne's new album is referred 10 a-, "serious funk "and ibe music is tailor made for break dancing and serious danciny SoilU* <>t Hnmnc'i. mnvir h:?v i-nmnrin-il to New Fdition and I'he Sugarhill Gang. Browne is an ac- ^ complished ja// truinpctci, with endorsement from George Benson. The lownship show will ho held lebiuary I ^ at K pin. I 01 more information or ticket prices, call 252-2032. ' Bodies' to invade Song titles such as "Inciti.i Baby'" and their haii out "I'm I tiding.it Your I'.ints" deal with sell iv night holds desiiuctive lelationships. while other onginal it I he Deal I oieign Bodies compositions aie likeK to ap ^ in-based, .ill peal to the innovative tastes of most Beat ill headline a patrons. Saturday. lo es' C olumhia AISO Ot INIIKI.S1 is "ImI live." a leos and an in tune that was initiated In a group of winos Bob landau's who frequently witness I oieign Bodies us: Henry's rehearsals. in the evening. ntense" band, Davis noted that Peter Stapleton, the key interesting to the music's mood, is "pretty sardonic, sed in North ( he band really isn't concerned with politics, Pound-Notes; so Pete is politically disgusted for the entire ihi1 n:Kl k.nm. K'??'l " IS**..;. "I'l ^ ...? r?.M uunu, ivavn "??iu. ^ ure musically. Band history and experience is extensive. Drummer Davis, a pi'of^sional chemist, is a 1-year-old lead former USC student aivd WUSC disc jockey, rageous set of He was involve#.! in" pjght. .hooto before drummer Ian 1-oreign Bodies. He is also well-versed in film work and has reminiscent of several projects to his credit. Strange and ie Sioux. (The Stapleton have worked extensively together i Airplane and for three years, but Munger is relatively new to the band scene. writer Peter ith Strange for The Beat, which goes out of its way to preid 21-year-old sent novel entertainment in Columbia, wiil joined to form be a showcase of original work Saturday I ,1 x ua i/fliiu. The club is on Assembly Sirect.