Description
Down Beat Magazine – October 5, 1978 (Vol. 45 No. 16) – Ornette Coleman, Flora Purim Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features Ornette Coleman and Flora Purim, capturing two groundbreaking voices in jazz. Howard Mandel’s feature “The Creator as Harmolodic Magician” presents an in-depth discussion with Ornette Coleman on music and its healing powers, while Herb Nolan’s profile “Flying High on Freedom” explores Purim’s journey and artistic resurgence. Additional highlights include Pete Welding’s assessment of B.B. King in “The Mississippi Giant—Part I,” Roswell Rudd’s avant-garde vision, and a wide array of reviews spanning Freddie Hubbard, Zoot Sims, Muhal Richard Abrams, John Lee Hooker, Ry Cooder, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. With a Blindfold Test by Cedar Walton, multiple artist profiles, and live coverage of Philip Glass, James Newton, and others, this issue is a comprehensive snapshot of the late-1970s music scene.
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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6 – First Chorus
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8 – Chords and Discords
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11 – News
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12 – News
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14 – News
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17 – Ornette Coleman: “The Creator as Harmolodic Magician”, by Howard Mandel
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20 – B.B. King: “The Mississippi Giant—Part I”, by Pete Welding
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23 – Flora Purim: “Flying High On Freedom”, by Herb Nolan
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24 – Roswell Rudd: “Transmission From the Soul”, by Bret Primack
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26 – Record Reviews: Freddie Hubbard, Jeremy Steig/Eddie Gomez, Zoot Sims, Jimmy Rowles, Muhal Richard Abrams, Etta James, John Lee Hooker, Ry Cooder, Lee Konitz, Wayne Henderson, Air, Tyrone Davis, Art Lande, Rosemary Clooney, Jo Stafford, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Horace Tapscott, Duke Jordan, Michael Horvit, Dudu Pukwana, Koko Taylor, Irene Kral, Various Artists, Joe Gallivan/Charles Austin
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45 – Blindfold Test: Cedar Walton, by Leonard Feather
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46 – Profile: Barrett Deems, by John McDonough ● David Eyges, by Fred Bouchard ● Claude Ranger, by Mark Miller ● James Williams, by Fred Bouchard
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50 – Caught: Al Grey/Jimmy Forrest Quartet, by John McDonough ● Urbie/Jay, by Douglas Clark ● David Eyges Quartet, by Scott Albin ● Philip Glass, by Kenneth Terry ● James Newton, by Scott Albin
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62 – How To: Keep Current, by Dr. William L. Fowler
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63 – Book Review: Jazz Records: 1939–1942, by Brian Rust. Reviewed by John McDonough
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64 – City Scene
Cover art: Kelly Robertson. Cover photo: Carol Friedman. Jim Pearson.