Description
Down Beat Magazine – July 11, 1968 (Vol. 35 No. 14, Lee Konitz Cover)
This vintage July 11, 1968 issue of Down Beat magazine features alto saxophonist Lee Konitz on the cover, with a detailed feature exploring his shift toward amplified electric playing. The issue also highlights coverage of the inaugural New Orleans Jazz Festival, a spotlight on the avant-garde Soft Machine, and in-depth articles on Jaki Byard, British experimentalists, and more. A true time capsule of jazz and music culture in the late 1960s.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are carefully packaged and include a protective plastic covering.
Contents include:
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4 – First Chorus (by Charles Suber)
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8 – Chords and Discords
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10 – News
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14 – Feather’s Nest (by Leonard Feather)
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14 – Strictly Ad Lib
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15 – Inside Lee Konitz (by Alan Surpin) – A look into Konitz’s artistry and new electric-alto explorations.
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17 – New Orleans ’68 Jazzfest (by Charles Suhor) – Reporting from the first annual New Orleans Jazz Festival.
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21 – The Soft Machine (by Michael Zwerin) – Profile of the experimental English trio mixing rock with heavy visual production.
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22 – “Bash It!!” (by Martin Williams) – At Impact Studios with pianist Jaki Byard and strings.
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24 – Rule Britannia? (by Victor Schonfield) – Introduction to Britain’s leading avant-garde jazz innovators.
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26 – Record Reviews
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29 – Record Briefs (by Pete Welding)
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31 – Music Workshop – Lee Konitz solo transcription and discography
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33 – Blindfold Test: Jerome Richardson
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34 – Caught in the Act – Performances by Aretha Franklin, David Baker, Andrew Hill, Haywood Henry, Los Angeles Neophonic Orchestra, Horace Silver Quintet, and the Intercollegiate Jazz Review.
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46 – Where & When – Guide to current jazz attractions
Cover Photo: Lee Tanner
A highly collectible issue that captures both jazz tradition and the experimentation of the late 1960s, making it a must-have for Lee Konitz fans and vintage jazz enthusiasts alike.