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Down Beat Magazine March 27, 1975 Vol. 42 No. 6 – Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke Feature
This vintage March 27, 1975 issue of Down Beat Magazine features in-depth coverage of two of jazz’s most influential bassists. Arnold Jay Smith interviews Ron Carter in “The Acoustic Colors of …,” highlighting his prolific work and his exploration of the rhythmic and tonal possibilities of the upright bass. Charles Mitchell profiles Stanley Clarke in “The Bass-ic Expansions of …,” focusing on his groundbreaking electric bass innovations and acclaimed debut on Nemperor Records. Also included is Vernon Gibbs’ feature on organist Charles Earland, record reviews spanning Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Keith Jarrett, King Crimson, and more, and a Blindfold Test with Elvin Jones.
Additional highlights include profiles of George Mraz and David Greenslade, performance coverage of Jeremy Steig, Charles Mingus, and a tribute to Quincy Jones, plus instructional features such as Carol Kaye, Tom Fowler, and Ed Fowler’s article on modern bass guitar approaches, Pat Williams’ composition workshop, and a book review of Rufus Reid’s The Evolving Bass by David Baker. 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 purposes.
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Table of Contents
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6 First Chorus
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7 Chords & Discords
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9 News
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9 Final Bar
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11 Ron Carter: “The Acoustic Colors of …” … by Arnold Jay Smith
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14 Stanley Clarke: “The Bass-ic Expansions of …” … by Charles Mitchell
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16 Charles Earland: “Fed Up With That Funk” … by Vernon Gibbs
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17 Record Reviews: Stanley Clarke; Billy Cobham; Keith Jarrett; Paul Bley; Eddie Jefferson; Joe Lee Wilson; King Crimson; Asleep at the Wheel; Bobbi Humphrey; The Blackbirds; Michael White; Mike Elliott; Buddy Miles; Dom Minasi; Fenton Robinson; Sonny Stitt; Various Artists: The Bass; Elvin Jones; Milt Jackson
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25 Blindfold Test: Elvin Jones … by Herb Nolan
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26 Profile: George Mraz … by Herb Nolan • David Greenslade … by Marv Hohman
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27 Caught in the Act: Jeremy Steig … by Chuck Berg • Charles Mingus … by Ron Sweetman • A Tribute to Quincy Jones … by Lee Underwood
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29 How To: Today’s Approach to the Bass Guitar … by Carol Kaye, Tom Fowler, and Ed Fowler
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32 Workshop: The Witch … by Pat Williams
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33 Book Review: The Evolving Bass by Rufus Reid … reviewed by David Baker
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36 City Scene
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38 On the Road
Cover design and art by Kelly/Robertson