Description
Down Beat Magazine – March 15, 1973 (Vol. 40 No. 5) – Louis Bellson, Willie Bobo Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine spotlights the art of percussion, featuring Louis Bellson and Willie Bobo along with other leading drummers of the era. Harvey Siders leads a percussion panel with Donald Bailey, Larry Bunker, and Shelly Manne, while additional profiles highlight Airto Moreira, Beaver Harris, and Alphonze Mouzon. With reviews, live coverage, and Ed Shaughnessy’s Music Workshop on left-hand technique, this issue offers a detailed look into drumming and jazz performance in the early 1970s. A must-have for collectors and percussion enthusiasts.
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 – First Chorus, by Charles Suber
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10 – Chords and Discords
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12 – News
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14 – Strictly Ad Lib
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15 – Drum Shticks: A percussion panel with Donald Bailey, Louis Bellson, Willie Bobo, Larry Bunker, and Shelly Manne, conducted by Harvey Siders
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18 – Different Strokes: Profiles of Airto Moreira (by Dan Morgenstern), Beaver Harris (by Gene Feehan), and Alphonze Mouzon (by Dan Morgenstern)
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23 – Record Reviews
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29 – Caught In The Act: Pat Williams ● Jim Hall–Ron Carter ● Manfred Mann–John Mayall
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33 – Music Workshop: “How to Get Your Left Hand Stronger and Faster,” by Ed Shaughnessy
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34 – Jazz On Campus
Cover photos: Annette Parks. Cover design and art by Kelly and Robertson.