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Down Beat Magazine April 24, 1975 Vol. 42 No. 8 – Gil Scott-Heron, Lenny White Feature
This vintage April 24, 1975 issue of Down Beat Magazine highlights the intersection of jazz, fusion, and spoken word through features on Gil Scott-Heron and Lenny White. In “El Jefe’s Manifesto,” Ray Townley interviews Scott-Heron, exploring his political views, poetic lyricism, and collaborative work with pianist Brian Jackson. Michael Rozek profiles Lenny White, Return to Forever’s powerhouse drummer, discussing the essential role of communication in music.
Also featured is Dr. William L. Fowler’s interview with Oliver Nelson in “New Hope for the Abstract Truth,” covering his impact as arranger, educator, and producer. Frankie Nemko’s “Pioneer’s Dues” spotlights Monk Montgomery, reflecting on his role in pioneering the electric bass. Additional highlights include record reviews spanning artists from Ron Carter and Ella Fitzgerald to Yes and Aretha Franklin, a Blindfold Test with John Klemmer, profiles of Woody Shaw and Butch Miles, and Oliver Nelson’s instructional guides on producing recording sessions and improvisation. The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.
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Table of Contents
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6 First Chorus
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7 Chords & Discords
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8 News
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9 Final Bar
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10 Oliver Nelson: “New Hope for the Abstract Truth” … by Dr. William L. Fowler
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13 Gil Scott-Heron: “El Jefe’s Manifesto” … by Ray Townley
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15 Lenny White: “A Matter of Values” … by Michael Rozek
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16 Monk Montgomery: “Pioneer’s Dues” … by Frankie Nemko
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20 Record Reviews: Ron Carter; Red Rodney; Chet Baker; Paul Horn; Robert J. Lockwood; Eddie Kirkland; Ramsey Lewis; Eddie Harris; Dizzy Gillespie; Aretha Franklin; Ella Fitzgerald; Grady Tate; Yes; Roosevelt Sykes; Charles Earland; Jimmy Witherspoon; Bonnie Bramlett; Ronnie Foster; Gene Harris; Clifford Brown; Louis Armstrong; Johnny Hodges; Spotlight Review: Sunbeam, Tax/Jazz Society; Jazum; Jazz Archives
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33 Blindfold Test: John Klemmer
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34 Profile: Woody Shaw … by Arnold Jay Smith • Butch Miles … by Ben Shaw
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35 Caught in the Act: The Berkeley Blues Festival … by Harry C. Duncan
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37 Perspective: “Hope Springs Eternal – An Inside Look at Clive Davis” … by Charles Mitchell
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40 How To: Produce a Recording Session – Oliver Nelson Style
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41 Workshop: Improvisation Patterns … by Oliver Nelson
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46 City Scene
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48 On the Road
Cover design and art by Kelly/Robertson. Cover photo of Oliver Nelson by Veryl C. Oakland