Description
Down Beat Magazine – December 20, 1973 (Vol. 40 No. 21) – 38th Annual Readers Poll Winners Issue
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine presents the results of the 38th Annual Readers Poll, celebrating the top artists and ensembles chosen by readers in 1973. Highlights include Jim Schaffer and Neil Tesser’s editorial perspective on the poll, a rare piece with Sun Ra, and an interview with Stan Kenton. Additional features include Leonard Feather’s Blindfold Test with guitarist Kenny Burrell, live coverage of Gil Evans’ orchestra at New York’s “Time-Of-Your-Life” Jazz Party, and David Baker’s transcription of a Thad Jones solo. Packed with reviews and festival coverage, this issue is a must-have snapshot of the year in jazz.
Condition
The magazine is in good condition for its age. The item pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Please check photos carefully for condition details.
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Table of Contents
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First Chorus – 8
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Chords & Discords – 8
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News – 10
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On The Road – 11
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Perspective: How We Read the Readers, by Jim Schaffer and Neil Tesser – 11
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Down Beat’s 38th Annual Readers Poll – 14
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Sun Ra: “Behold, my house of light is said to be a house of darkness because it is invisible.” As told through Ray Townley – 18
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Stan Kenton Speaks Out, to Canada’s Peter Newman – 19
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Record Reviews – 20
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Blindfold Test: Kenny Burrell, by Leonard Feather – 35
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Caught: New York’s Time-Of-Your-Life Jazz Party – The Gil Evans Orchestra – 36
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Workshop: Thad Jones solo on Oh! Karen! O!, transcribed by David Baker – 41
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City Scene – 44
Cover design and art by Kelly/Robertson.