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Down Beat Magazine July 18, 1974 – Vol. 41, No. 13 – MILES DAVIS COVER
This vintage July 18, 1974 issue of Down Beat Magazine features a cover photograph by Ray Cotter Jr., with a strong focus on Miles Davis, including an in-depth feature, interviews, and a discography spanning from Birth of the Cool through Big Fun. The condition of the item is good. The magazine pictured in this listing is the exact copy you will receive. Please check the photos for condition details.
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Table of Contents
FEATURES
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13 Teo Macero: “The Man Behind The Scene” – Miles Davis’ longtime producer reflects on a ceaselessly creative partnership. By Gregg Hall.
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16 Miles Davis: “Today’s Most Influential Contemporary Musician” – A profile of Davis’ creative influence and enigmatic persona. By Gregg Hall.
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20 Discography – Selected Miles Davis albums from 1949’s Birth of the Cool through his then-latest release, Big Fun.
REVIEWS & SPECIAL SECTIONS
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22 Record Reviews – Jeremy Steig; Paul Desmond; Stan Kenton; Art Blakey; Pharoah Sanders; Passport; Gabor Szabo; Al Cohn/Zoot Sims; James Vincent; Clive Stevens; Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis; Gene Ammons; Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77; Norman Connors; Deodato/Airto; Gary Bartz/Lee Konitz/Jackie McLean/Charles Mariano; Lester Young; Charlie Parker.
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35 Blindfold Test: Larry Coryell
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36 Profile – Al Viola, by Herb Nolan; Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, by Charles Mitchell
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37 Caught – NYJRC: The Music of Thelonious Monk, by Peter Keepnews; The Mahavishnu Orchestra, by Michael Bourne; Kalaparusha and The Light, by John Litweiler
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40 Perspective: “But Is It Art?” – By Ray Townley
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42 How To Electrify A Horn And An Audience – By Dr. William L. Fowler
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44 Workshop – Miles Davis’ Go Ahead John solo, annotated by Dr. William L. Fowler and transcribed by Walter Fowler
DEPARTMENTS
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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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10 On The Road
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48 City Scene
Cover Design: Kelly/Brazil. Cover Photo: Ray Cotter Jr.