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L I Diverse Sounds I The Yellowjackets I to fill Roger Center E with variety of I musical sensations Tlic By OCATVIA WRIGHT Staff Writer Watch out The Yellowjackets are coming to town, and they're going to try to sting USC with their combination of jazz, R & B and classical music. The four-member group is performing at the Koger Center for the Arts tonight as the season opener of Carolina Program Union's "culture shock" series. The band, consisting of keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip, saxophonist Marc Russo and drummer Will Kennedy, has won music awards for its work. "We've been nominated for four Grammys in the classifications of best jazz fusion and best iazz album. We have won two One. of them came off of our latest album, The Spin, Position shoi By KATHY HEBERGER Staff Writer Service has always been a big part of Sandi Slu non's life, and she is ready to serve as USC 1989-90 Homecoming queen. "Ever since my childhood I've been involved w community activities ? it's a part of me. I doi think that will ever change," Shannon, a former G Scout and 4-H Club member, said. Shannon said her main responsibility as Homecoi United Way B of the Midlands cjijyi The Office of /"*rsm+mt-ni4-11 Co-rviiro TPtsi utishes to sincerely the all University of South C students, facuCty ands for their volunteer efforts rt Slurricane 9dugo. Si reception zvill be heCd to fu individual ivhose efforts he such an impact during this tit Thursday, October 12. 1989 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.rr The QoCdenSpur %usse(( 5fouse University jH JW nfk^ t J? ;^M ^ \ P^i wmt \^| ^jJj y?' s jazz group The Yellowjackets will perform at i which won best jazz fusion last year," Haslip said. The group likes to dabble with music from other countries as well. "We listen to Indian, South American . . . whatever. We constantly challenge ourselves to get new ideas from different kinds of music," Haslip said. Getting ideas from a variety of sources has helped the band maintain its spontaniety through the years. "We like to experiment with music and not just emulate on one mode. This way, we may be able to communicate with more people," Haslip said. The group is also active in environmental issues. "In 1987, off of Four Corners, we did a video, 'Wild Life,' which was a tribute to Chico Mender, who died trying to protect Brasilian rain forests," Haslip said. "Right now, the band is ranked at No. 5 on the jazz charts, which is above Kenny G. and ild reflect vol in a nnep.n will hp fr? rpflprt thp. iHpac jinH the students. "I want to be a good represen Carolina so that I can show the commiinit ' s great, top-notch school it is." ith Shannon said her experiences as a minorit n't at Carolina have been positive and that she's lirl can represent the school, showing the Colur what an open atmosphere the school has. m_ "You hear about the nation having all * id grants int arotina *# .f~, ^ j t ? UUieil vu mor those ive made tie of need. I !?s I Union I I H 4. .Mi **C~ -r iffl li > Mi BP la JH the Koger Center tonight. Spyrogyra, which says something within itself," CPU Cultural Arts Committee Chairman Renee Warren said After they've completed the last leg of their current 11-week tour, it's back to the studio. 'There is another album scheduled to be in the making in March. Right now, we're having too much fun playing and trying to alert people of the problems in the world," Haslip said. Meanwhile, The Wiz will not be a part of the CPU series, and the Broadway production Dream Girls will replace it, Warren said. Because season tickets had to be reprinted, some subscribers might not have received their tickets. Warren said for those who haven't received their tickets in the mail should pick up their tickets at the Koger Center desk tonight. Tickets are available at the coliseum box office. Costs are $5 for students and $10 for the general public. lies, Homec values of problems, but I've never had a maj( tative for Shannon said. "I think my being a 1 y what a Homecoming queen shows what k is." y student Shannon said she's proud to repi glad she verse place as USC. "When I think nbia area think of the great diversity of the sti people here from all walks of life, kinds of forward to getting to know them and Schick mSM rl. -M Wm SLIM RAZOR Hi fcj^ES for close, comfortat UNIQUE OPTION shaves in pivot or fi: NEW!! SLEEK H tor greater control, i PICK UP YOUR FRE i mmm mam mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mm* mm? amm mam amm m Schick STORE COUPON y0 recejve y0ur free schc razor, fill in this coupon a [A ^ NIHII bring it to your college sti Hurry! Quantities are limi 1111111 ONE RAZOR PER I Will Razor System STUDENT ONLY. Name Address City State Zip Code Phone #( ) This coupon is your entry to the Schick Athletic Bag Sweepstakes i mam mtm mam aam mmi ama wi warn amm mmm m Annual ja; to have exj By STEVE FLOYD Staff Writer "Stellar Jazz Festival III" is being billed as one of the biggest events of the season, Director of Jazz and Media Music Program John Serry said.. The festival, which starts today, includes two days of clinics, open rehearsals and a jazz concert featuring, the Jazz and Media Music Orchestra, the Left Bank Big Band and guest artists Bob Sheppard and Bill Watrous. USC, in association with Yamaha Musical Instruments, Pecknel Music and the Selmer Company, is sponsoring the event Guest artist Bill Watrous, one of today's foremost jazz trombonists, has recorded several albums, including the Grammy-winning Someplace Else. He has performed \ in the bands of television personalities Merv Griffin and Dick Cavett. Bob Sheppard, who is also teaching clinics, is the saxophonist of the Freddie Hubbard Quintet, and has done extensive work for television and film. Other Sheppard works have been used by Coca-Cola, Honda, Coors Light and CBS. The clinics will be held in the USC band hall and recording studio beginning at 10 today until 8 p.m. On Tuesday, the clinics will be from 10 a.m. until noon. At 8 p.m. Tuesday, there will be a live concert at the Koger Cenoming qu >r problem here," representation as black student and The English se ind of place this someday. "I've 1 i: T . 1U&-U1UC. i wain resent such a d,- ven to me," she st about Carolina, I Describing her; udents. There are never put on airs and I'm looking ality during the i help them in my that she didn't ph azor System :ari .nu. . >le shaves even in hard to reach plac I... <ed positions! ANDLE DESIGN... landling and maneuverability! EE COLLEGE RAZOR AT: ??2 V 799-7406 801 Main St.-Near Co Corner of Green & I i Columbia, SC 292 vl festival perts teach tcr for the Arts featuring music from Watrous's Someplace Else, and the Left Big Band's performance of "Moonlight in Vermont" TT? \/ ?? anu xi v^uuiu rxappcu 1U IUU. In addition, the JAMM orchestra will perform previously unreleased film music from then new Columbia Pictures production Old Gringo, which was attained from Columbia Pictures by Serry. "I'm really good friends with the head of music at Columbia Pictures in Hollywood," Serry said. USC music professor Roger Pemberton will be conducting the Left Bank Big Band in Tuesday's concert. Koger Center Events Manager Michael Taylor said Pemberton has an excellent pedigree when it comes to jazz music. "He is a fine, fine jazz musician," Taylor said. Admission to the Koger Center concert is $4 for students and $8 for the public. The jazz clinics are free to USC students, $5 for nonUSC students and $10 for the general public. A special package is available that provides admission, to clinics and the concert at $15 for the public and $7.50 for non-USC students. Tickets for "Stellar Jazz Festival III" are available at Carolina Coliseum. To register for the clinics, "ontact USC's band office. een says Homecoming queen." nior wants to be a college professor lad so many great teachers in my to give back to society what it's giaid. self as "genuine," Shannon said she or deviated from her natural personinterview and selection process and m to change now. Iff :es! ? "j < Store j Mon-Fri liseum 8:30-5:30 | Vlairi e Saturday | I