Down Beat Magazine January 31, 1974 Vol 41 No. 2 Don Ellis, Freddie Hubbard

Down Beat Magazine January 31, 1974 Vol. 41 No. 2 – Don Ellis, Freddie Hubbard Feature

This vintage January 31, 1974 issue of Down Beat Magazine features Freddie Hubbard in “Without music, life would be dull,” a profile by Neil Tesser, and Don Ellis in “From Hindustani to haikus, strings, and Brazil,” Patricia Willard’s look at the trumpeter’s innovative blend of influences. Also highlighted are Lester Bowie’s unconventional approach to the trumpet, Randy Brecker’s continuation of his earlier interview, and profiles on Doug & Jean Carn and Elliott Murphy. The issue includes record reviews, a Blindfold Test with Jimmy Smith, and a transcribed Ted Dunbar guitar solo in the Workshop section. The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.

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Table of Contents

• 6 First Chorus

• 7 Chords & Discords

• 8 News

• 9 On the Road

• 11 Lester Bowie: “Lester… Who?” … by Ray Townley

• 12 Freddie Hubbard: “Without music, life would be dull.” … by Neil Tesser

• 14 Don Ellis: From Hindustani to haikus, strings, and Brazil … by Patricia Willard

• 16 Randy Brecker … continuation of April’s interview, by Jim Schaffer

• 17 Record Reviews

• 26 Profile: Doug & Jean Carn … by Ray Townley • Elliott Murphy … by Joe Klee

• 27 Caught in the Act: Eric Mercury – “Gospel Goes to Nuremberg” … by Herb Nolan

• 28 Blindfold Test: Jimmy Smith

• 29 Perspectives: “Respect” … by Bob Palmer

• 32 Workshop: Ted Dunbar’s guitar solo, “No Greater Love” transcribed and annotated by David Baker

• 34 How To: Polish Your Brass … Dr. William Fowler and Dom Spera

• 37 City Scene

Cover design and art by Kelly/Robertson