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Down Beat Magazine August 7, 1969 Vol. 36 No. 16 Muddy Waters & Paul Butterfield
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Table of Contents
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4 – The First Chorus, by Charles Suber
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7 – Chords and Discords
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8 – News
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11 – Feather’s Nest, by Leonard Feather
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11 – Strictly Ad Lib
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12 – Father and Son – An interview with Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield by Don DeMicheal
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14 – The B.B. King Experience – An in-depth analysis of the blues giant’s music by James Powell
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16 – Time for Bobby Bland – J.B. Figi explores the world of the soulful singer
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18 – West Side Soul: Magic Sam – Michael Cuscuna reports on the rising young Chicago bluesman
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20 – Record Reviews
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25 – Blues and Folk
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27 – Blindfold Test: Nat Adderley
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28 – Caught in the Act: Miles Davis • W.C. Handy Blues Festival • Larry Coryell/Tiny Grimes/Pat Martino • African Jazz Ensemble • Mahalia Jackson
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33 – Music Workshop: More 5/4 Swing, by Ed Shaughnessy • Electronic Music: An Introduction, by Chuck Lishon
Cover photos: James Powell
Collector’s Note:
This issue stands out as a landmark Down Beat spotlight on the blues, with Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield sharing insights in a rare joint interview. It further explores the artistry of B.B. King, Bobby Bland, and Magic Sam, offering a rich snapshot of the blues’ growing influence in 1969. With additional performances by Miles Davis and Mahalia Jackson, plus an early primer on electronic music, this edition bridges traditional blues with jazz and emerging new sounds—making it an essential piece for collectors.