Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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KEN RANKIN SINGS FOLK IN WALSH GYM story by Tony Carusone photos by Ev Granger and Dave Warren 27

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During the end of October, George Carlin performed to a capacity crowd in Walsh Gymnasium accompanied by a young, pop-folk singer named Kenny Rankin. He is a singer of dynamic quality whose resounding voice carried throughout the gym much to the pleasure of an appreciative crowd. Rankin is a skillful young artist who excels in impressionistic, late-sixties pop-folk who has put out albums which have become very successful in their own realm. He considers Woody Guthrie as a major influence in his musical career and implemented Guthrie ' s wisdom in his own philosophy. He quotes one statement by Guthrie which he values very much, Take it easy, but take it. Among others Rankin has played with Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Larry Coryell and a Brazilian guitarist named Sivuca. His new album, Like a Seed is already a success. He has successfully shifted the focus of his talents from interpreter to composer-singer. His singing and playing talents have increased in scope also, and he ' s sure to be one of the leaders in the singer- songwriter category.

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PAUL WINTER IN SPB ART SERIES The Paul Winter Consort creatively rediscovers the basic fundamentals of music; develops them; integrates them and expands them to newly reached heights. Their music blends the excitement of rock, the texture of classical, the fast-moving tempo of jazz and the permissiveness of folk. Their innovative sound is a fusion of music, old and new. Some of their pieces are reminiscent of Gregorian chant while others bespeak the influence of Lennon and McCartney. Led by sax playing director Paul Winters, the six man combo play a multitude of instruments including the cello, alto sax, tenor and bass guitars, percussion, English horn and oboe. The Paul Winter Consort adopted their name from the old Renaissance groups of instrumentalists whose blend was in accord. Their improvised style presents the audience with a host of unique and unexpected sounds. At times, their songs are superimposed with other melodies and the group successfully weaves them into a harmonious whole. Spanning the vast musical spectrum, the sextet employed imagination and musical discipline in their multi-dimensional selections. By toying with musical experimentation, the Consort launched the audience on a musical adventure. The feeling of rediscovery permeates the audience and casts a haunting spell upon their listeners. Suddenly they detect a montage of classical dialogues, folk song conversations and rock music reflections. 28