Cover of Down Beat Magazine July 17, 1975, featuring Grover Washington Jr., Carlos Ward, Al Foster, and Eric Gravatt. The magazine highlights jazz music and artists.
Close-up view of the Down Beat Magazine logo on the July 17, 1975 issue, emphasizing its vintage design and notable artists featured including Grover Washington Jr.
Contents page of Down Beat Magazine July 17, 1975, Volume 42, Number 13, listing features on jazz artists like Grover Washington Jr., Al Foster, and Carlos Ward.
Back cover of Down Beat Magazine July 17, 1975, showing an advertisement for Avedis Zildjian Cymbals with notable jazz musicians such as Elvin Jones and Roy McCurdy.
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Cover of Down Beat Magazine July 17, 1975, featuring Grover Washington Jr., Carlos Ward, Al Foster, and Eric Gravatt. The magazine highlights jazz music and artists.Close-up view of the Down Beat Magazine logo on the July 17, 1975 issue, emphasizing its vintage design and notable artists featured including Grover Washington Jr.Contents page of Down Beat Magazine July 17, 1975, Volume 42, Number 13, listing features on jazz artists like Grover Washington Jr., Al Foster, and Carlos Ward.Back cover of Down Beat Magazine July 17, 1975, showing an advertisement for Avedis Zildjian Cymbals with notable jazz musicians such as Elvin Jones and Roy McCurdy.

Down Beat Magazine July 17, 1975 Vol 42 No. 13 Grover Washington Jr. GD Interior

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Down Beat Magazine – July 17, 1975 (Vol. 42 No. 13, Grover Washington Jr. Cover, GD Interior)

This July 17, 1975 issue of Down Beat magazine features saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. on the cover, with a feature on his chart-topping success and rising influence as a leading voice in jazz-fusion and soul-jazz. Additional highlights include profiles of Al Foster, Carlos Ward, and Eric Gravatt, plus extensive record reviews covering both jazz and contemporary artists. A dynamic issue capturing the sound of mid-1970s jazz at a moment of stylistic expansion.

Condition:
The magazine is in acceptable condition with good interior. The cover and some pages show creases, marks, and possible rips, but the interior remains solid and fully readable. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please check photos for condition purposes.

Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are securely packaged and include a protective plastic covering.

Contents include:

  • 6 – First Chorus

  • 7 – Chords and Discords

  • 8 – News

  • 10 – Newport Sketch: “George Wein Looks At The ’75 Festival” (by Arnold Jay Smith)

  • 12 – Al Foster: “A Journeyman Marks Time With Miles” (by Elliot Meadow) – Foster reflects on his career and work with Miles Davis.

  • 14 – Grover Washington Jr.: “No Tricks To Mister Magic’s Music” (by Howie Mandel) – Washington discusses his breakthrough album and rise to success.

  • 17 – Carlos Ward: “Expressway To Creative Truth” (by Lars Gabel) – From Panama to New York, Ward shares his musical and spiritual journey.

  • 18 – Record Reviews – Featuring Wayne Shorter, Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker, Pat Martino, Sam Rivers, Allen Toussaint, Dizzy Gillespie, Stanley Turrentine, Herb Ellis/Joe Pass, Charlie Byrd, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Little Walter, Benny Goodman, and more.

  • 31 – Blindfold Test: Jimmy Witherspoon

  • 32 – Profile – Eric Gravatt (by Bob Protzman); Al Di Meola (by Charles Mitchell)

  • 33 – Caught – Wichita Jazz Festival (by Carol Comer); Women in Jazz (by Arnold Jay Smith); Lenny Breau (by Mark Miller); Lee Konitz (by Chuck Berg); Lydia Pense and Cold Blood (by Harry C. Duncan)

  • 38 – Perspective: Voice From A Giant (by Charles Mitchell)

  • 40 – How To Continue Column Subjects (by Dr. William L. Fowler)

  • 41 – Workshop: Multiple Chord Symbols (by Clinton H. Roemer)

  • 43 – City Scene

Cover Design/Art: Kelly/Robertson

A collectible issue spotlighting Grover Washington Jr. during the peak of his early success, with rich coverage of the fusion era and influential figures of 1970s jazz.

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