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THE SHOW-DOWN
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ABOUT NEW YORK

UNDERNEATH THE HARLEM MOON
By S. J. C.

VIEWS AND REVIEWS

Three "Gs" is the latest edition of the Cotton Club Revue. Glamorous, Great and Glorifying the "Copper Colored Girl". Duke Ellington, is grand as an engineer of the "Cotton Club Special" from the beginning of this sensational swing trip to the finish, where he backs the special into a nest of copper colored chicks who are "peckin'". Ethel Waters, has scored another hit "Where Is the Sun?" This number beyond a doubt is the most spectacular one in the show. Waters is great. The Nicholas kids, (Harold and Fayard), rocked the show Gayly with their songs and rhythm. Bill Bailey's taps are like thunder, executed as only he can. Glamorous Mae Diggs, "Didn't know whether she was coming or going". George Dewey Washington, "Found an Old Plantation" he looked the part with his splendid makeup. Ivie Anderson, Bessie Dudley, Aland and Anise, Three Giants of Rhythm Koloah, Spanish Dancers, The Choir, and the beautiful and glamorous girls attired so elaborately, constitute this Three "G" show.

"From Opera to Upoar", is the title of the latest revue at the Harlem Uproar House. Leonard Harper again triumphs. Erskind Hawkins supplies music that sets ones soul to swing. Supporting the show is Velma Middleton, whose back has tired of taking bows in the last revue... Willie Jackson, with laughs galore... Dee Lloyd, with tantalizing songs and ivories… Freddy and Ginger, classiest of their class… Mae Brown's versatility is appreciated by the patrons… Suzie Cue (Lauri Cathreli) is on of the former chorus girls and is "Quing" on down. Ruby Hill's torch songs touch one from head to toe.. Lovey Lane's alluring dance is sophisticated… Abdeen Ali's, cruel, weird, yet still fascinating act with Tommie, his partner makes one shriek… Tiny Bunch, with his original lindy hoppers, the bevy beautiful bronze girls and Bardu Ali's emceeing make the show one of Broadway's favorite.

When the picture "Mountain Music" is seen with Bob Burns and Martha Raye, you'll see the Cotton Club Tramp Band's first picture. "Linda Brown" a number written by the boys is featured. They are now on tour with Cab Calloway.

Dewey Wineglass' amateur shows are gaining wide acclaim. Dewey is paving the way for future stars and should be commended very highly.

Reda Fields, is still the favorite at The New Capital. The key and charming is Reba, she's got what it takes to win the hands of any patron.

Hollywood in Harlem is really seeing at the Hollywood Cabaret, a superb show is being featured. Cora LaRedd, was 100 percent rendering that number for her public that night at the Hollywood. So few performers even bow when asked and even applaud in various spots.

Last month a month of rehearsals at most clubs found a number of the "the-ats" beat as they call it. One girl was overheard saying, "I haven't time to eat, I haven't time to sleep or tlo even have tea" a fellow passing by said, "here is a stick send yourself" she replied, "I meant a cup wiseguy".

Some of the numbers are so teasingly stripped that no customers need apply.

Spring is here, you can tell by taking a look at Seventh Avenue. It reminds me of what I have read about the gatherings at the old market places years ago. Another sign of spring is the coming out of antique models of all kinds of cars that will not run in sub-zero weather.

The Lunceford aggression is back and they haven't acquired an accent. At home and abroad people swing at the very thought of Lunceford.

Chickie Collins and Bertie Warfield, bewitching St. Louisans who have made a name for themselves here in Manhattan are now staring the mailman in the face of Montréal.

The Dancer Brothers, Earl, Maurice and Johnnie with John Levy are making a go of the Turf Club. Many celebrities are seen there in the wee hours of the morning.

Nat Nazzaro, with Buck and Bubbles is making a western tour. He is interested in an all girl band. You'd counted young ladies out west had better contact him.

Miss F. g. Parish of Birmingham, Ala., visited her son and daughter-in-law last month. They are Mr. and Mrs. Averi Parish (Velma Middleton to us). Averi, is the pianist with Erskine Hawkins Band.

Maxie Maxwell and Harold Maben, (The Kadets)are in Rochester, N. Y., at Bardo's. Maxie is a doing fine job of producing the shows. His wife Emelia is to soon join him there.

BANDOLOGY

Lucky Millender's new band is a sensation. All of the boys