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B8-The Post, Friday, July 30, 1982 Bubbas- Bl SAVE YOUR ANTHONY LEGGETT SPIRITUAL HEALER Mtatar imrica MkK ti Int. mi fritfitM It Sintul kjfcft HointK Hatmf A Cunw4nf 133-465 RECEIPTS FROM the MALL 3 CONGRATULATIONS AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA! 1 nnnnn mm 39 -1 ST DUIVID 1 GROUP EXrl "WE'RE CLAD TO HAVE YOU IN THE PALM BEACHES' 1 4 I TUES Iff I DOOR I CHARGES I Ml I I Km I FLORIDA TOPLESS tW5MrM 1 burlesque! fv ccncnnn Ob Ml UUU AilTOf 1261 OLD OKEECHOBEE W.P.B w-r frr-r- CCO imi 308 N. DIXIE HWY. (Just South of Lantana Road) 585-0852 X. whse DDy-DDOD retail oog-ntfo Drummer Jackson always has displayed considerable spirit, but he doesn't indulge in his usual showmanship with the Alexander combo.

That, Alexander said, is because "the music is spotlighted." He added. "It's certainly wonderful to have players who are attractive to the audience." Jackson has been for the most part a big band, swing style drummer. However, Alexander said, "Duffy Jackson is one of the best drummers in the world, and when you're like that, you can adapt to anything. He is very versatile, with a lot of excitement in his playing." Alexander, who has appeared several times at Bubba's in the several years since Shelley made it one of the few leading jazz clubs in the nation, said he was not disappointed with the manager's decision to reduce jazz and include pop music in the format. "He realizes you can't operate a place just on jazz," said Alexander.

"You have to make the public aware that there is a lot of fine music in there. The fact that he has to diversify just shows the nature of what's going on. It's a battle. I know for a fact that the reason he did it is to be able to still bring in the jazz artists." In New York, a lot of places thrive on jazz, but most of these are smokey dives, he said. Bubba's is a fine restaurant that attracts a less select clientele.

Jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal will be at Bubba's for a two-week stint following Lynn Anderson's one-week appearance. Others in coming months will be jazz stars Michel Legrand, Joe Williams, Lionel Hampton. Dave Bru-beck. Sarah Vaughan, Dizzie Gillespie and Mel Torme. Pop entertainers will be Patti Page, the Fifth Dimension, Delia Reese, the Lettermen and Kenny Rankin.

Cover charges will be about the same as now, between $5 and $10. For Monty Alexander, the charge is $7 a show Fridays and Saturdays, $5 Monday through Thursday. Shows are at 9 and 11 p.m. Bubba's, on Sunrise Boulevard 2lb miles east of 1-95, is closed Sundays. GRAND OPENING Eleuthera.

inspired by a visit to the Bahamian island, was an infectious mood piece with an exotic rhythm that gradually built in intensity to a sweeping crescendo, then receded to a quiet respite, ebbing and flowing like the tides on the Caribbean islands' shores. Christopher Cross' theme from the movie Arthur was given a Latin treatment and Alexander's own soft touches on the piano before building to a crashing climax. Django. a tribute by bassist John Lewis of the former Modern Jazz Quartet to the legendary. European gypsy guitarist, opened with a strongly classic feel of Alexander's soft, legato piano that was punctuated with Jackson's soft brush and tinkling stick work.

Then it broke into a swinging, uptempo beat that had Alexander doing alternate racing, but subtle, phrases and pounding blues passages, and closed with a return to the classical mood. The highlight was Montevideo, a tune by Richard Evans, a bass player and friend of Alexander. It was a jumpy piece filled with sudden stops and flashes that showed the consummate skills of both Jackson and Thomas. Thomas lit into a solo with his hands making a blur as they flayed at the abused congas. Occasionally they lashed out at the raised hand cymbals like flashes of lightning.

A short piano passage, and then Thomas and Alexander stood by smiling as Jackson pulled out all the stops in a brilliant display of technical virtuosity. The pace slowed with Alexander's Sweet Lady, a light and gentle tune. Then came a seldom heard Ellington number. Love You Madly, that was in much the same vein except for more pronounced dynamics, especially after it built in the last chorus. Another Evans composition, Sugar Loaf At.

Twilight and the fast blues SKG, by famed vibraphonist Milt Jackson, closed the set. Though the band is new. Duffy Jackson has played with Alexander numerous times over the past 12 years. The drummer recently did a stint with the Lionel Hampton band before joining Alexander in New York. Bassist Paul Berner from Iowa, who lays a fine rhythmic foundation in the Alexander quartet, also was recently with Hampton.

The quartet is entirely acoustical. "I'm trying to keep alive the natural, acoustical qualities in jazz that have brought us to this point," said Alexander, whose main influences were Er-rol Garner, Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole. "Whatever it is, in the final analysis I want it to have an uplifting spirit." FRIDAY, JULY 30th EAT, DRliK A BE MERRY A BIT OF NOSTALGIA IS A Sheraton Hotel Moby's Lounge Singer Island Duncan Neville Entertains Tuesday thru Saturday 9pm-1am Sundays from 7pm til midnight 1955 Mcrry-Go-Round Take a spin with us Ik- I Progressive Happy Hour Daily 6pm to 9pm Prices Start at OCEANFRONT At Ft. Pierce, Florida r. bring your oia memories i back to I I GET LOST WEEKEND Monday Happy Hour All Night Hot Hors D'oeuvres 8-1 Opm Tuesday Club Night 20 Discount for Club Members Wednesday Complimentary Wine Cheese Thursday Ladies Night 25P Drinks for Ladies Friday t.g.i.f.

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