Heading the list of great families in the music world we find the 29 Eberle boys, the 85 Andrews sisters. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the three Perry brothers. We are told that the Perry boys under the expert guidance of brother Ray, who left Lionel Hampton in search of a more artistic and original form of music, will soon be right up there on top with Dolly Dawn, Al Dexter, and the rest of the "big time" bands. The fact that they have been booked by the Tic Toc and will open there next week is proof enough of their fine musicianship. No doubt they will take the place by storm and may even receive a bigger hand than the juggler who has been working there since 1910.

Before casting the Perry band aside as just another unfortunate musical mistake, something should be said of their bassist, or rather their ex-bassist, Lloyd Trotman. A bassist of Trotman's calibre is a rare occurrence. He is both an excellent rhythm musician and a fine soloist. Men with technical command of their instruments are plentiful in comparison to those who possess both virtuosity and a taste for good jazz. Here is a man who does more than just "play the notes" and as a result deserves a place on anyone's list of "third world" musicians. But in spite of what some people may lead you to believe, music is more to be heard than talked about, and nothing I can say will convince you unless you actually hear Trotman. He and his newly formed quartet are now at the Savoy, where they alternate on the stand with Sabby Lewis. Hear him yourself!