Description
Down Beat Magazine July 9, 1970 Vol. 37 No. 13 – Louis Armstrong Cover
This vintage July 9, 1970 issue of Down Beat Magazine celebrates the legendary Louis Armstrong on his 70th birthday. With tributes, retrospectives, scrapbook highlights, and analysis by leading jazz critics, this issue is a cornerstone for any jazz enthusiast or collector. The cover features an iconic portrait of Armstrong by Jack Bradley, with design by Robert Robertson. 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 details.
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Table of Contents
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4 The First Chorus … by Charles Suber
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8 Chords and Discords
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11 News
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12 Strictly Ad Lib
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13 NCJF 1970: The Grooves of Academe … Jim Szantor’s impressions of the recent National College Jazz Festival
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14 Dedication
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15 Roses for Satchmo … tributes to Armstrong from musicians of all eras
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20 Satchmo’s Down Beat Scrapbook … a selection of highlights from the archives
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21 Satchmo Remembered … Leonard Feather reflects on Armstrong’s legacy
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22 For Louis Armstrong at 70 … Martin Williams provides a thoughtful analysis of his impact
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25 Record Reviews
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28 Basic Louis … an LP primer by Dan Morgenstern
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34 Music Workshop: Louis Plays the Blues: Three Solos … by Bob Wilber
Cover photo of Louis Armstrong by Jack Bradley. Design by Robert Robertson.