Description
Down Beat Magazine – July 27, 1967 (Vol. 34 No. 15, Sarah Vaughan Cover, GD Interior)
This July 27, 1967 issue of Down Beat magazine features jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan (“Sassy ’67”) on the cover, with a full-length feature exploring her artistry and success. Additional highlights include a profile of blues legend B.B. King, an article on jazz’s influence on the plastic arts, and features on Teddy Edwards and Don Byas. With Shelly Manne’s Blindfold Test, record reviews, and festival coverage, this issue captures the rich variety of jazz and blues in the late 1960s.
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 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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8 – Chords and Discords
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11 – News
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12 – Feather’s Nest (by Leonard Feather)
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13 – State of Mind (by Michael Zwerin)
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15 – Jazz and the Plastic Arts (by John Burks) – Exploring jazz’s influence on modern painting and sculpture in Paris.
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17 – The Anatomy of B.B. King (by James R. Bourne) – The blues icon reflects on his music, roots, and life.
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18 – Sassy ’67: Sarah Vaughan (by Bill Quinn) – A warm portrait of Vaughan at a peak moment in her career.
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21 – Ever-Ready Teddy: Teddy Edwards (by Ira Gitler) – The bebop tenorist thrives in California’s music scene.
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23 – Don Byas: Emphatic Expatriate (by Mike Hennessey) – A look at the expatriate saxophonist’s long life abroad.
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27 – Caught in the Act – Carmell Jones, Charles Bell Double Bass Quartet, Bill Coleman
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30 – Record Reviews
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36 – Blindfold Test: Shelly Manne
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42 – Jazz Quiz: Sailing Down the Third Stream (by Gary A. Soucie)
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54 – Where and When: Guide to current jazz attractions
Cover Photo: Mercury Records
A collectible issue featuring both Sarah Vaughan and B.B. King, with deep coverage of jazz and blues artists in 1967—an excellent addition for collectors of classic jazz history.