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Down Beat Magazine – February 19, 1970 (Vol. 37, No. 4) – Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine from February 19, 1970 (Vol. 37, No. 4) highlights two jazz greats: Dizzy Gillespie, featured in both a Blindfold Test and performance coverage, and trumpeter Lee Morgan, who shares his views on the state of jazz. With tributes, interviews, and critical reviews, this issue captures a pivotal moment in jazz history.
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. Please review photos for details on condition. All items are shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents include:
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The First Chorus – by Charles Suber (p. 4)
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Chords and Discords (p. 8)
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News (p. 11)
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Background Music – by Burt Korall (p. 12)
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Jazz Can Be Sold: Lee Morgan – The young but seasoned trumpeter speaks with Joe Gallagher (p. 13)
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Fat Girl: The Legacy of Fats Navarro – Ross Russell traces the meteoric career of a jazz genius (p. 14)
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Elegy for Tony Fruscella – A moving tribute by close friend Robert Reisner (p. 17)
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Art Farmer: Ambivalent Expatriate – Lars Lystedt explores the fluegelhornist’s European search (p. 18)
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Record Reviews (p. 19)
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Blues and Folk – by Pete Welding (p. 22)
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Blindfold Test: Dizzy Gillespie, Part 2 (p. 26)
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Caught in the Act – Dizzy Gillespie • Berklee School Holiday Concert • Benny Powell (p. 28)
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Music Workshop – Dizzy Gillespie’s “One Bass Hit” solo, by David Baker • Jazz Education in England, by Brian Priestley • Jazz on Campus (p. 34)
Cover Photo: Dizzy Gillespie by Joe Alper
Design: Robert Robertson