Description
Down Beat Magazine April 27, 1972 Vol. 38 No. 8 Lionel Hampton, George Russell Cover
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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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9 – News
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10 – Strictly Ad Lib
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11 – Lee Morgan: The Last Interview – By Mike Bourne
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12 – Good Vibes From Hamp – Lionel Hampton reminisces about days gone by and discusses current musical and non-musical projects. By Lewis K. McMillan Jr.
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14 – Al Porcino: The Art of Playing Lead – William Whitworth profiles the sterling lead man
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15 – George Russell’s Constant Quest – A look at the composer-innovator today. By Pat Wilson
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16 – Record Reviews
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23 – Blindfold Test: Michel Legrand
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24 – Caught in the Act: Fisk Jubilee Singers • Doug Carn
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30 – Summer Jazz Studies Guide
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31 – Music Workshop: Conga Comments, by Montego Joe
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32 – Jazz on Campus
Cover photos: Lionel Hampton, by Jan Persson; George Russell, by Ove Olstrom. Design by Robert Robertson.
Collector’s Note:
This issue is particularly significant for featuring Lee Morgan’s last interview before his tragic death, making it a poignant historical document. It also offers in-depth features on Lionel Hampton, reflecting on his long and varied career, and George Russell, whose innovative concepts shaped modern jazz composition. With Michel Legrand’s Blindfold Test, live coverage of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and Doug Carn, plus a Summer Jazz Studies Guide, this edition blends tributes, innovation, and education—making it an especially desirable issue for collectors.