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The Augusta News-Review - September 9, 1976 - Playin’ The Changes By Stan Raines HERBIE HANCOCK •’ The Headhunter Os Jazz Herbert Jeffrey Hancock was bom in Chicago in 1940 just when Be-Bop was getting off the ground. In fact the year that Herbie was bom, Harlem’s famous night spot, Minton's Playhouse was just opening. Herbie was bom to play music. He took up piano at the age of seven because a friend played one. At the age of eleven, he was performing Mozart’s Concerto in D Major with The Chicago Symphony Orchestra. While in high school he heard a fellow student doing something that he couldn’t do improvise. So Herbie worked hard at improvising using records of Oscar Peterson and George Shearing as aids. His first attempt at improvising was Shearing’s “I’ll Remember April.” Herbie was almost punishing himself seemingly by the long tedious exercises he used to practice. He enrolled at lowa’s Grinnell College to study engineering in 1956. Shortly after enrollment he found that his first love was still music and he changed his major to music composition. Lacking a sociology credit, he did not receive his diploma but was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts in 1972. The first star with whom Herbie played was Coleman Hawkins. One of his luckiest moments was when a Chicago blizzard stranded trumpeter Donald Byrd's pianist. Byrd, while trying to find a replacement, was told that Herbie Hancock was the best available substitute around. Herbie soon became a permanent member of the band. 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He formed the Herbie Hancock Sextet. This was a smashing group and Herbie was still being sought by many well known musicians namely Wes Montgomery, Quincey Jones, Kenny Dorham, Freddie Hubbard and Sonny Rollins. Later he formed the group known as “The Headhunters”. The personnel Bennie Maupin, Tenor Saxophone; Kenneth Pilgrim Promotes Employees Ms. Elizabeth T. Bates Page 2 .4r V3i Nash, percussion; Wah Wah Watson, guitar; Paul Jackson, Bass; James Levi, drums and of course, Hancock on piano. Let me point out that James Levi is the writer and arranger of Don Cornelius’ Soul Train Theme. Hancock’s big hit album, “Headhunters” stayed on the charts for over a year. The hit single from that album, “Chameleon” is still heard frequently. In fact, I heard it on radio yesterday. The “Headhunters” are so versatile that you have got to see them perform to believe it. If you listen to any one of their records a hundred times you will always hear something different because there are so many things going on within the group that the final sound effects are out of sight Herbie had been with Blue Note Records for a long time but' now he is doing his thing on Columbia. His latest album is “Secrets” and it is just tooooo much!!! Mrs. Elizabeth Tillman Bates of Augusta, has been promoted to supervisor of Underwriting and Issuing, according to President W.S. Hornsby Jr. of the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company. Ms. Bates is a native Augustan and a product of our local schools, including Paine College. Ms. Bates began her work with Pilgrim in 1940 as a sick claim clerk. Since that time, she has held a variety of positions. She is very active in church and community activities in the Augusta area. Ms. Bates is married to Ernest N. Bates and the mother of three children. SECRETARIES PROMOTED AT PILGRIM The Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company promoted t wo secretaries to Administrative Assistants, according to President W.S. Hornsby Jr. Ms. Ann Washington, who joined Pilgrim as a clerk several 7s. Ms. Ann Washington FRIEDMAN’S JEWELERS V*jt»*rp'opk-.- SINCE 188 4 Creators of the .Hearts Desire Diamond 816 BROAD ST. 912 BROAD ST DANIEL VILLAGE SOUTHGATE PLAZA N. AUGUSTA PLAZA 127 LAURENS. AIKEN WANTED EXPERIENCED SALES SECRETARY WITH SHORT HAND 60 WORDS PER MINUTE TYPING APPLY IN PERSON WRDW TV, 1301 GEORGIA AVE., NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. ■k F’ W r MS** • ’• -)» j w ‘ MM * I - '“■ V x ‘W ..3 % * Win 888 Pharmacy technician Inez Willis of the Medical College of Georgia’s Talmadge Memorial Hospital plays an important role in the hospital's new unit dosage system of distributing prescription drugs to patients. Willis carefully coordinates selection oi proper medications, delivered from the pharmacy twice daily. years ago, is a native of Beech Island, S.C. She received her early education is South Carolina. Ms. Washington graduated from Durham Business College in Durham, N.C., and completed advance shorthand at Augusta Technical School. Ms. Washington will serve as Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President Public Relations and Market Research. Ms. Constance Bowdry started at Pilgrim as a clerk. ' ■ I® Ms. Constance Bowdry She is a graduate of Lucy Laney and attended Paine College and Augusta Technical School. Ms. Bowdry will serve as Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President Agency Director-Training. Both are active in community and church work. Deadline Mondays No Exceptions Police Report By Audrey Frazier MAN BEATS WOMAN WITH HIS FIST An Augustan man beat a woman with his fist at 602 G reene St., Friday. Ms. Billy Jean Pearce stated to police that William Henry Kissenger of 602 Greene St., beat her with his fist. She was treated at University Hospital and admitted with multiple fractures to the head. She also had a broken leg. Kissenger was arrested on the 300 block of 6 Street and charged with aggravated assault with intent to murder. BURGLARIES Lonnie N. Chestnut of Keystone Apartments on Central Avenue, was robbed Friday when he allowed to unknown males to enter his apartment. According to Chestnut, he Make Your Vote Count! Things You Should Know A GERRIT SMITH MAN,HE S ED FOR YEARS A WHITE <6REGATION AT SOUTH FLER, N.Y./ ONE OF THE IT POPULAR ORATORS OF DAY,HE TOURED THE U. 8., LAND AND THE WEST INDIE*/ L had spoken to the two males before but did not know their names or where they lived. They asked him if they could go into his apartment and have a drink. When they entered the kitchen, they struck Chestnut in the mouth knocking him down. Taken was S2O in cash and a TV valued at 5250. Broadwater and Sons Union Service Station at 1658 Milledgeville Rd., was entered and an unknown amount of cash was taken from a cigarette machine. Unknown persons entered Boykin Wright Hall at Augusta College and took three tape recorders valued at SI 425. The New Ebony Club on Linden Street was robbed of an unknown amount of cash w hich was taken from the juke box, cigarette machine and pool table. Also taken was a table cloth valued at Sl. Two hammers were taken from a trailer owned by the McKnight Construction Company at Paine College. The hammers were valued at S 3 each. \Astrology * , § Today!/ $ j I I ■ For 15th through 21st rST.mii!— ■„. > f ARIES - March 21st to April 20th - Excellent lunar aspects on the 15th favor property matters, family plans, social pleasures. More of the same on the 16th and 17th, but when the Moon squares both Mars and Venus on the 18th, your love relationship may be a bit tense; not a day to make demands or force issues. The Mercury/Jupiter trine on the 19th enables you to talk your way out of a sticky situation (possibly related to a romance). The 20th favors career/financial progress and the Mercury/Sun blend on the 21st is lucky for both love and money. TAURUS - April 21st to May 20th - Fine lunar aspects on the 15th are helpful for material goals, too, and the Moon/Venus trine on the 16 th could see you getting deserved financial rewards for work well done. Avoid over-emotionalism on the 18th, when the Moon squares Venus and you’re not thinking too clearly. A short trip may be on your agenda on the 19th, as Mercury trines Jupiter, while the 20th could bring the solution to a domestic or family problem that’s been worrying you lately. Mercury’s blend witfkthe Sun on the 21st makes this a good day. GbMINI - May 21st to June 20th - Be sure your facts are right if you challenge anyone on the 15th; the Moon/Neotune opposition may prompt you to jump to conclusions. The Moon/Uranus trine on the 17th favors job advancement, but the 18th may bring an upset to social plans. When Mercury trines Jupiter on the 19th, it’s really your lucky day; be responsive to opportunity. The 21st is another fine day for you, as Mercury conjoins the Sun and among favored matters are romance, creative expression, financial gains and perhaps a chance to travel soon. CANCER - June 21st to July 22nd - Fine lunar aspects on the 15th make this a promising day. except for the Moo;./Neptune opposition which may make you a bit lazy! The 17th is confusing, so postpone decisions if possible. Adverse lunar aspects on the 18th and 19th may affect you via restlessness, irritation. However, the 20th is your day, with the Moon conjoing Saturn, trining Neptune; love, travel opportunity, financial gains from creative expression are all possible. On the 21st, the Moon squares Jupiter, so avoid extravagance with money and/or emotions. LEO - July 23rd to August 22nd - A very promising period, as the majority of aspects are now operating in your behalf. Promote new ideas on the 15th, seek romantic pleasures on the 16th, concentrate on self-improvement and/or creative talents on the 17th and 18th. The Moon/Uranus square on the 19th may make you a bit short-tempered, but the Moon’s trine to Neptune and conjunction with Satuni on the 20th brings a solution to whatever upset you. When Mercury conjoins the Sun on the 21st, you should hear good news which concerns money. VIRGO - August 23rd to September 22nd - Except for a close relationship, the 15th is a favorable day; discussion with your love-partner is apt to be mutally confusing! Social plans for the 17th may be unexpectedly altered, as the Moon squares Mercury. News you hear on the 18th may be unreliable, due to the Moon/Venus square, but when Mercury trines Jupiter on the 19th you could receive a nice reward for past efforts. Inner peace is your with the Moon/Satum blend of the 20th, while the 21st is really super for realizing a major goal. LIBRA - September 23rd to October 22nd - The Moon/Neptune opposition on the 15th wars against entering agreements unless you carefully check all details. On the 16th, the Moon/Venus trine is super for your love relationship, while the Moon/Uranus trine on the 17th denotes unexpected financial gains. A dispute may arise between you and your love partner on the 18th, when the Moon squares both Venus and Mars; this can be amicably settled on the 19th, as Mercury trines Jupiter. Important news is due on the 21st, when Mercury conjoins the Sun SCORPIO - October 23rd to November 22nd - Travel seems to be in view on the 15th, as lunar aspects favor a change of scene. On the 17th, the Moon/Uranus trine is another plus for material gains, possibly through a friend. Others are a bit uncooperative on the 18th, especially your love-partner, as shown by the Moon’s square to both Mars and Venus. You’re highly creative but supertense on the 19th; control tendencies to excess. The 20th brings excellent lunar aspects which favor career progress, while the 21st could find you a bit extravagant. SAGITTARIUS- November 23rd to December 21st - Except for the Moon/Neptune opposition (which suggests you do not believe all you hear) the 15th is a great day for your progress; career, finances, love all being favored. The Moon/Mercury square on the 17th might bring a minor argument with your partner concerning money, but the Mercury/Jupiter trine of the 19th settles this matter nicely. On the 20th, supportive aspects favor seeking advice or help from friends, but social activity on the 21st may be more expensive than you bargain for as the Moon squares Jupiter. C APRICORN - December 22nd to January 19th - The 15th is a good day to seek favors from others and the 16th brings a chance to utilize an influential contact. The 17th and 18th show mixed aspects; favorable for career/financial aims, not so promising in personal matters. The Mercury/Jupiter trine on the 19th makes this a good day to present creative ideas, while the Moon/Satum conjunction on the 20th is highly favorable for your love relationship. Avoid speculation or other risky moves on the 21st, when the Moon squares Jupiter; this is a good day for social pleasures, however. AQUARIUS - January 20th to February 18th - On the 15th, the Moon/Mercury trine is a plus for study, creative work, long-range plans. Your love relationship benefits from the Moon/Venus trine on the 16th, while a fortunate Moon/Uranus aspect on the 17th reemphasizes the job-advancement potential now. Be prepared to revise social plans for the 18th, and when the Moon squares Uranus on the 19th tone down impatience, restlessness. Your love relationship is stabilized by the Moon/Satum blend of the 20th. Good news on the 21st concerns someone close to you. PISCES - February 19th to March 20th - The Moon/Neptune opposition on the 1 Sth may cloud an otherwise favorable day, as vour love relationship is less than satisfactory. The Moon/Venus trine on the 16th, however, improves this situation nicely. On the 18th. adverse lunar aspects reflect on financial plans, which may need to be revised. Back to your love life; the Mercury/Jupiter trine on the 19th, the Moon/Neptune trine on the 20th and the Mercury/Sun conjunction on the 21st are all excellent influences on love, romance, marriage. These days also favor social plans. Applications Being Accepted Merit System Commissioner Charles Storm recently announced that the Georgia Educational Television Network of the State Department of Educational has opened receipt of applications for three important Atlanta based positions: Television Producer-Director, Associate Television Producer-Director, and Development Specialist, Instructional Television. Merit System applications must be filed by September 24th with the State Merit System, 244 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334. Interested persons may call 404-656-2726 to obtain an application.