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November 28, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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In New York, bandleader Sonny Thompson criticizes one-night all-star shows featuring big names like Eckstine and Nat Cole, saying they deplete audiences and funds, harming small bands and singers' chances to succeed.
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In New York BANDLEADER SONNY THOMPSON SAYS ONE-NITE ALL-STAR SHOWS KILLING SMALL ORKS
NEW YORK - (ANP) - Band-leader Sonny Thompson said last week that the super all-star shows making one-night stands around the country are killing chances for small bands and singers to make good.
Thompson said that when small groups, like his own six-piece jazz group, follow a name attraction fronted by an Eckstine or a Nat Cole all the money for entertainment has already been milked out of the city and people fail to show up to hear the group that doesn't have a big name.
"Even the big shows are losing money this year," said Thompson. "Too many of them are out, on the road. Out of five this year, only
NEW YORK - (ANP) - Band-leader Sonny Thompson said last week that the super all-star shows making one-night stands around the country are killing chances for small bands and singers to make good.
Thompson said that when small groups, like his own six-piece jazz group, follow a name attraction fronted by an Eckstine or a Nat Cole all the money for entertainment has already been milked out of the city and people fail to show up to hear the group that doesn't have a big name.
"Even the big shows are losing money this year," said Thompson. "Too many of them are out, on the road. Out of five this year, only
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Sonny Thompson
All Star Shows
Small Bands
Jazz Group
One Night Stands
Entertainment Industry
What entities or persons were involved?
Sonny Thompson
Eckstine
Nat Cole
Where did it happen?
New York
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Key Persons
Sonny Thompson
Eckstine
Nat Cole
Location
New York
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Bandleader Sonny Thompson states that one-night all-star shows with big names are ruining opportunities for small bands by exhausting local entertainment budgets and audiences before smaller acts perform.