Description
Down Beat Magazine – January 30, 1975 (Vol. 42 No. 2) – Joe Zawinul, Larry Coryell Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features Joe Zawinul and Larry Coryell, two of the most innovative figures of the fusion era. In “The Mysterious Travellings of an Austrian Mogul,” Ray Townley explores Zawinul’s journey from his European roots to his groundbreaking work with Dinah Washington, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, and Weather Report. Guitarist Larry Coryell contributes his own essay on modern electric eclecticism, reflecting on the past, present, and future of electronic experimentation in jazz and rock.
Other highlights include a feature on Traffic, with Steve Winwood and Chris Wood discussing the band’s influences and growth, a Blindfold Test with Norman Connors, and profiles of Tom Coster and Morton Subotnick. The issue also offers extensive record reviews—including Return To Forever, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, George Benson, and Sonny Stitt—plus practical guides on home recording techniques and workshop features on recording set-ups. A landmark issue showcasing the breadth of jazz and fusion in the mid-1970s.
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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6 – First Chorus
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8 – Chords & Discords
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9 – News
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9 – Final Bar
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12 – Traffic: “Traffic Jam”, by Marv Hohman & Roy Townley – Steve Winwood and Chris Wood on the band’s influences and evolution
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15 – Joe Zawinul: “The Mysterious Travellings of an Austrian Mogul”, by Ray Townley – A profile of the legendary keyboardist and composer
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18 – Larry Coryell: “Speaks on the Modern Electric Eclecticism” – Coryell’s own reflections on electronic experimentation
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20 – Record Reviews: Return To Forever; Gil Evans; Thad Jones/Mel Lewis; Michal Urbaniak’s Fusion; George Benson; Oscar Peterson; Sonny Stitt; Earl Hines; and more
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27 – Blindfold Test: Norman Connors
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28 – Profile: Tom Coster, by Charles Mitchell ● Morton Subotnick, by Lee Underwood
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29 – Caught: Maria Muldaur/Benny Carter, by Leonard Feather
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33 – How To: Hone your home recording skill, by Dr. William L. Fowler with Bob Burnham & Thomas D. Likes
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35 – Workshop: Three Recording Set-ups, by Bob Burnham & Thomas D. Likes
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37 – City Scene
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38 – On The Road
Cover design and art by Kelly/Robertson. Cover photo of Joe Zawinul by Herb Nolan.