Description
Down Beat Magazine – May 3, 1979 (Betty Carter Bop-Based Style Feature)
This vintage issue of Down Beat magazine, dated May 3, 1979, showcases a powerful feature on jazz vocalist Betty Carter, highlighting her fiery bebop style. Also included are articles on the Art Ensemble of Chicago, National Public Radio’s Jazz Alive! program, and the first installment of the annual Student Recording Awards. With artist profiles, record reviews, and instructional features, this issue provides a wide-ranging snapshot of the jazz world in the late 1970s.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
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Contents include:
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6 – First Chorus
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8 – Chords and Discords
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9 – News
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12 – Betty Carter: “Bebopper Breathes Fire” (by Linda Prince) – Carter’s unmatched vocal artistry and fearless performance style.
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15 – Art Ensemble of Chicago: “15 Years of Great Black Music” (by Larry Birnbaum) – Celebrating the group’s legacy of innovation and unity.
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18 – Jazz Alive!: “Ad-Free Radio Taylored For You” (by W. A. Brower) – A look inside NPR’s landmark jazz program.
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20 – The Second Annual Down Beat Student Recording Awards, Part 1 – Honoring exceptional young musicians and technicians.
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33 – Blindfold Test: Joachim Kühn (by Leonard Feather)
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34 – Profile – Abraham Laboriel (by Lee Underwood); Ernie Watts (by Sam Y. Bradley)
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37 – Caught – Lester Bowie’s Sho’ Nuff Orchestra (by Clifford Jay Safane); Sal Nistico Quartet (by Scott Albin)
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38 – How To: “Warm Up A Choir, Part I” (by Dr. William L. Fowler)
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44 – City Scene
Cover Art: Kelly/Robertson
Cover Photo: Veryl Oakland
A collectible piece of jazz history, perfect for enthusiasts of Betty Carter, avant-garde innovators like the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and fans of late-1970s jazz journalism.