Description
Down Beat Magazine – October 12, 1972 (Vol. 39 No. 16, Elvin Jones Cover, GD Interior)
This October 12, 1972 issue of Down Beat magazine features master drummer Elvin Jones in a Blindfold Test, offering insights into his perspective on jazz and rhythm. Also included are features on Billy Cobham, Perry Robinson, and coverage of the Ellingtonians’ historic week at the University of Wisconsin. With reviews, transcriptions, and festival reports, this issue captures the evolving sound of jazz in the early 1970s.
Condition:
The magazine is in acceptable condition with good interior. The cover and some pages show creases, marks, and possible rips, but the interior remains intact and fully readable. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are carefully packaged and include a protective plastic covering.
Contents include:
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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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12 – Love and Learn: The Ellingtonians at UW (by Patricia Willard) – Reflections on a historic week at the University of Wisconsin.
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15 – Billy Cobham: Intensity and Intuition (by Mike Bourne) – Profiling the powerhouse drummer of the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
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16 – Perry Robinson: Clarinet Energy (by Bob Palmer) – An interview with the innovative clarinet modernist.
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17 – Book Reviews (by Dan Morgenstern and Ralph Mutchler)
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19 – Record Reviews
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24 – Old Wine, New Bottles (by Terry Martin)
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25 – Readers Poll Ballot
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33 – Blindfold Test: Elvin Jones
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34 – Caught in the Act – Performances by McCoy Tyner, Kongsberg Jazz Festival, and the Tony Parenti Memorial Benefit.
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42 – Music Workshop: Freddie Hubbard’s “Interlude” Solo (transcribed by Fred Jacobs)
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44 – Jazz On Campus
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47 – Strictly Ad Lib
Cover Design: Robert Robertson
A collectible issue that highlights both Elvin Jones and Billy Cobham, showcasing two of the era’s most influential drummers, alongside rich coverage of jazz performance and education in 1972.