Description
Down Beat Magazine – September 11, 1975 (McCoy Tyner, Steely Dan, Count Basie)
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine (September 11, 1975) features McCoy Tyner, Steely Dan, and Count Basie, offering a mix of modern jazz innovation, contemporary rock-jazz fusion, and swing tradition. With in-depth interviews, critical perspectives, reviews, and performance coverage, this issue captures a dynamic moment in mid-1970s music.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Please check the images for condition details. All magazines are shipped with a plastic protective covering. We do offer combined shipping—just ask.
Table of Contents:
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12 – McCoy Tyner: “Savant of the Astral Latitudes,” by Lee Underwood. From near-retirement to otherworldly musical journeys, Tyner reflects on his artistic resurgence.
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15 – Steely Dan: “Mixing the Modes for the Masses,” by Jim Bickhart. A revealing look at Donald Fagen and one of the era’s most remarkable groups.
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17 – Count Basie: “A Hard Look at an Old Softie,” by John McDonough. A critical conversation with Basie on his past, present, and innovation.
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20 – Record Reviews: Weather Report; Michal Urbaniak & Fusion; Paul Desmond; Gato Barbieri; Dollar Brand; Hillbilly Jazz; Vassar Clements; Chicago; Sonny Rollins; Horace Silver; Herbie Hancock; Chick Corea; Dizzy Gillespie; Coleman Hawkins & Pee Wee Russell; Miles Davis.
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35 – Blindfold Test: Barry Miles
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36 – Profile: Pat Metheny and Mick Goodrick, by Neil Tesser
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37 – Caught: Mahavishnu Orchestra & Jeff Beck (Bob Henschen); Don Cherry (Scott Albin); db Happening V (Charles Suber); Tony Rizzi & His Six Guitars (Lee Underwood)
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42 – How To: Understand the Stick, by Dr. William L. Fowler
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43 – Workshop: A Sticky Blues, by Emmett Chapman
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45 – Perspective: New Notes from Blue Note, by Charles Mitchell
Departments:
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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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10 – News/Final Bar
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47 – City Scene
Cover Design/Art: Kelly/Robertson
Cover Photo: Jan Persson