The World Of Playboy

December, 1984

A Tale Of Two Cities--And Lots Of Playboy JazzThe Playboy Jazz Festival is becoming one of the most talked-about events on the musical calendar. Last June--declared Playboy Jazz Festival Month by L.A. mayor Tom Bradley--Hef and m.c. Bill Cosby (below, with Hef's brother, Keith) hosted the best one yet. Now Elektra has issued an album of the 1982 fest, while RCA/Columbia has released two Playboy Jazz Festival video cassettes. Ray Charles warmed up for his festival appearance at a huge party hoste...

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