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28 January, 1942 (WED): Paramount Theater, New York City, New York
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Glenn Miller and His Orchestra opened at the Paramount
Theater, New York City, New York (BB, Feb. 24). If Miller
had played at the President’s Birthday Ball the opening
would have been February 4 th . As a result of Miller opening
on the 28 th the stay at the Paramount was for three weeks
instead of the usual two.
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra were reviewed Wednesday
evening, January 28 th , on stage at the Paramount Theater.
“The Miller band, with its bevy of star vocalists and
instrumentalists, showed up as better than ever. Stripped
of the usual tricky and very often corny arrangements used
by many big crews today, Miller paces his outfit thru a
show library that is perfectly balanced and uniquely
played. Plays such stuff as A String of Pearls and In the
Mood with a pulsating rhythm and tonal restraint that are
sending for even the uninitiated.
On the pop side, and to display the vocal talent, ork
comes forth with White cliffs of Dover, Dear Mom, Blues in
the Night and the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo. Ray Eberle
pipes the first one solo and joins with the Modernaires on
the Mom ballad. Marion Hutton and tenor saxist Tex Beneke
vocalize the last two numbers, with the Modernaires
furnishing a background. All turn in good jobs, backed by
the band’s very nifty and sharp rhythm.” (BB, Feb. 7, 1942)
Also on the bill were Lorraine and Rognan, a comedy
dance team, and girl juggler known as Trixie. There are
pictures from the Paramount at this time showing these acts
with the Miller band in the background. (New York Daily
News, Jan. 28, 1942)
The Miller band did 36 shows this week (week ending Feb.
3 rd ) (GMPR)
28 January, 1942 (WED): New York City, New York (CHESTERFIELD SHOW)
CBS 10:00-10:15 PM EST
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