Description
Down Beat Magazine – October 17, 1968 (Vol. 35 No. 21) – Hamp Hawes, Mose Allison Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features pianist Hampton Hawes and singer-pianist-composer Mose Allison. In Hamp’s New Blues, Harvey Siders speaks with Hawes about the challenges he faced after returning from a world tour, while Jim Delehant’s Country Sophisticate highlights Allison’s unique blend of rural roots and sophisticated jazz phrasing.
Other key articles include Michael Cuscuna’s profile of adventurous pianist Paul Bley, offering insights into his philosophy on the future of jazz, and Burt Korall’s Background Music column. The issue also features Jelly Roll Morton in Old Wine—New Bottles, record reviews, and a Blindfold Test with Duke Pearson.
Performance coverage includes Bill Evans, Gene Shaw, Don Ewell, and Lionel Hampton, while the Music Workshop section features contributions from Annette Peacock (Blood), Marian McPartland (on Bill Evans), and Ed Shaughnessy (The Thinking Drummer). A well-rounded issue capturing both established jazz legends and innovative voices of the late 1960s.
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.
We do offer combined shipping—just ask. All of our items are shipped with a plastic protective covering.
Table of Contents
-
4 – The First Chorus, by Charles Suber
-
8 – Chords and Discords
-
13 – News
-
14 – Strictly Ad Lib
-
15 – Background Music, by Burt Korall
-
16 – Hamp’s New Blues, by Harvey Siders
-
18 – Mose Allison: Country Sophisticate, by Jim Delehant
-
20 – Paul Bley: Being Together, by Michael Cuscuna
-
22 – Record Reviews
-
28 – Old Wine—New Bottles: Jelly Roll Morton
-
31 – Blindfold Test: Duke Pearson
-
32 – Caught in the Act: Bill Evans ● Gene Shaw ● Don Ewell ● Lionel Hampton
-
36 – Music Workshop: Blood, by Annette Peacock ● Bill Evans, by Marian McPartland ● The Thinking Drummer, by Ed Shaughnessy
Cover photo of Bill Evans by Charles Stewart.