Description
Down Beat Magazine February 13, 1975 Vol. 42 No. 3 – Jack DeJohnette, Sam Rivers Feature
This vintage February 13, 1975 issue of Down Beat Magazine features drummer Jack DeJohnette and saxophonist Sam Rivers, two leading figures of avant-garde and modern jazz. In “An Artist on an Empty Stage,” Bob Palmer explores Rivers’ uncompromising approach to music and his loyal following built from his performances at New York’s Studio Rivbea. DeJohnette reflects candidly in “DeJohnette on DeJohnette” on the business side of music and the challenges of promoting his work without compromise.
Additional highlights include Peter Keepnews’ profile of percussionist Barry Altschul, known for his innovative, time-free style while working with Sam Rivers. Record reviews cover artists ranging from Carla Bley and Bobby Hutcherson to Jack DeJohnette, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and The Electric Flag. Gabor Szabo is featured in the Blindfold Test, while profiles highlight drummers Charlie Persip and Les DeMerle. Performance coverage includes Joe Pass, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and Philip Glass. Educational sections feature Ruth Underwood’s mallet techniques and exercises for marimba and percussion, presented via Dr. William L. Fowler.
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Table of Contents
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6 First Chorus
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8 Chords & Discords
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10 News
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11 Final Bar
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12 Sam Rivers: “An Artist on an Empty Stage” … by Bob Palmer
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14 Barry Altschul: “Traps in the South Bronx” … by Peter Keepnews
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16 Jack DeJohnette: “DeJohnette on DeJohnette”
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18 Record Reviews: Carla Bley; Mike Mantler; Bobby Hutcherson; Jack DeJohnette; Joe Chambers; Duke Pearson; Willis Jackson; Paul Jeffrey; Oscar Brown, Jr.; Barry Manilow; Johnny Hammond; Robert Mason; Gladys Knight & the Pips; The Electric Flag; Maria Muldaur; Rusty Bryant; Illinois Jacquet/Arnett Cobb; The Bucky Pizzarelli Quintet; Ipi ’N Tombia; George Russell
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27 Blindfold Test: Gabor Szabo
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28 Profile: Charlie Persip … by John B. Litweiler • Les DeMerle … by Lee Underwood
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29 Caught in the Act: Joe Pass … by Len Lyons • Modern Jazz Quartet … by Arnold Jay Smith • Philip Glass … by Ron Sweetman
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34 How To: Master Mallets … from Ruth Underwood via Dr. William L. Fowler
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35 Workshop: Mallet and Marimba Exercises
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36 On the Road
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37 City Scene