Description
Down Beat Magazine – June 24, 1971 (Vol. 38 No. 13) – Sonny Rollins Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features Sonny Rollins on the cover, with Gordon Kopulos’ feature Needed Now re-examining the style, influence, and ongoing contributions of the enigmatic tenor saxophone master. Also highlighted are profiles of rising saxophonist Carlos Garnett, veteran tenorist Bud Freeman, and promising young soloist Billy Harper.
Additional features include a Blindfold Test with Harold Land, record reviews, live coverage of Rahsaan Roland Kirk, John Lee Hooker with Canned Heat, Elvin Jones, and Chicago, as well as David Baker’s transcription of Gary Bartz’s solo on “Rise.” A highly collectible issue capturing jazz’s balance of legendary figures and exciting new voices in the early 1970s.
Condition
The magazine is in good condition for its age. The item pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Please check photos carefully 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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9 – News
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10 – Strictly Ad Lib
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12 – Needed Now: Sonny Rollins, by Gordon Kopulos
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14 – Carlos Garnett: Up From Panama, by Mark Durham
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15 – Bud Freeman: Tenor With Tenure, by Alan Surpin
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16 – Make Room for Billy Harper, by Elliot Meadow
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18 – Record Reviews
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24 – Old Wine—New Bottles
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26 – Blindfold Test: Harold Land
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28 – Caught In The Act: Rahsaan Roland Kirk and the Vibration Society ● John Lee Hooker/Canned Heat ● Elvin Jones ● Chicago
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32 – Music Workshop: Gary Bartz’s “Rise” solo, transcribed by David Baker
Cover photo by Allan S. Flood. Design by Robert Robertson.