Description
Down Beat Magazine – April 15, 1971 (Vol. 38, No. 8 – Harold Jones and Ray Charles)
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine (April 15, 1971, Vol. 38 No. 8) features drummer Harold Jones and the Ray Charles Big Band, with additional coverage of Miles Davis, Basie, and more. It offers unique behind-the-scenes insights into jazz and big band life during the early 1970s.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Please check the images for condition details. All magazines are shipped with a plastic protective covering. We do offer combined shipping—just ask.
Table of Contents:
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4 – The First Chorus, by Charles Suber
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8 – Chords and Discords
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12 – News
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13 – Strictly Ad Lib
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14 – Breakfast with Champions: Dan Morgenstern covers the post-Frazier–Ali fight celebration, featuring the bands of Buddy Rich, Count Basie, and King Curtis.
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16 – Road Band Blues: A three-way conversation with Henry Coker, Blue Mitchell, and Johnny Coles, recounting life on the road with the Ray Charles Big Band. Interview by Valerie Wilmer.
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18 – Harold Jones: The Beat Behind Basie: Leonard Feather profiles the drummer’s career and impact.
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19 – Rehearsal Time: An Inside View, by Dickie Wells. The trombonist recalls a typical big band rehearsal.
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20 – Record Reviews
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26 – Blindfold Test: Gerald Wilson
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28 – Caught in the Act: Miles Davis; Various Artists; Janet Lawson
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32 – Music Workshop: Hubert Laws’ “Gula Matari” solo, transcribed by David Baker
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37 – Jazz on Campus