Description
Down Beat Magazine – December 21, 1978 (Gary Burton, Archie Shepp Feature)
This vintage issue of Down Beat magazine, dated December 21, 1978, features in-depth coverage of two jazz greats—Gary Burton and Archie Shepp—alongside the results of the 43rd annual Down Beat Readers Poll. A true collectible for fans of jazz history, this magazine captures a vibrant moment in late-1970s music culture.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review all photos provided for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All of our items are carefully packaged and come with a protective plastic covering.
Contents include:
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6 – First Chorus
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8 – Chords and Discords
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10 – News
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13 – News
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16 – Gary Burton: “Readers’ MVP on Vibes” (Part 1 by Chip Stern) – Burton discusses his artistry and development as one of jazz’s leading mallet players.
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20 – The 43rd Down Beat Readers Poll – Annual reader survey crowning Woody Shaw as top trumpeter, surpassing legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, and Maynard Ferguson.
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27 – Archie Shepp: “Back To Schooldays” (by Bret Primack) – Shepp reflects on his evolution, his time with John Coltrane, and the state of his own music.
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30 – Record Review Extra – Critiques on a wide range of artists including Warne Marsh, Pat Metheny, Son Seals, Phineas Newborn Trio, Joe Pass, Jan Garbarek, Phoebe Snow, Steve Reich, B.B. King, Wilson Pickett, and more.
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51 – Blindfold Test (by Leonard Feather)
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52 – Profile: Richard Stoltzman (by Richard Dubin)
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52 – Caught: Barry Harris (by Scott Albin)
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54 – How To: Defeat the One Chord Doldrums (by Dr. William L. Fowler)
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61 – City Scene
Cover Art by Kelly/Robertson
Cover Photo by Nick Passmore
A must-have for collectors, enthusiasts of Gary Burton or Archie Shepp, and those interested in jazz journalism of the late 1970s.