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Down Beat Magazine June 12, 1969 Vol. 36 No. 12 New Orleans: Myth and Reality
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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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10 – News
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13 – Strictly Ad Lib
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14 – Swinging at the White House, by Dan Morgenstern
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15 – New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz, The New Orleans Jazz Festival, and Me – A statement of values and purposes by Willis Conover
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16 – Albert Nicholas: From New Orleans to Paris – The musical odyssey of the veteran clarinetist, related by Mike Hennessey
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18 – Jazz and the New Orleans Press – Charles Suhor explores the checkered relationship between jazz and journalism in the Crescent City
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20 – Pee Wee’s Last Days – Tom Gwaltney’s moving account of the death of Pee Wee Russell
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21 – Record Reviews
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30 – Blindfold Test: Barney Bigard
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32 – Caught in the Act: Buck Clayton • Chicago Jazz Sextet • Oliver Lake/Julius Hemphill
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36 – Music Workshop: Louis Armstrong’s “Beau Koo Jack” solo • Zutty Singleton, by Ed Shaughnessy • The Sound of the Association, by Harvey Siders
Cover illustration by Byron Humphrey
Collector’s Note:
This issue provides a deep exploration of New Orleans’ central role in the history of jazz, combining cultural reflection with personal accounts. Highlights include Willis Conover’s essay on the values of New Orleans jazz, Albert Nicholas’ transatlantic musical journey, and Tom Gwaltney’s poignant remembrance of Pee Wee Russell. With a Blindfold Test by Barney Bigard and tributes to Louis Armstrong and Zutty Singleton in the Music Workshop section, this edition serves as both a historical reflection and a living testament to the city’s enduring influence.