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Down Beat Magazine September 16, 1971 Vol. 38 No. 16 – Louis Armstrong Cover
This vintage September 16, 1971 issue of Down Beat Magazine features a special focus on Louis Armstrong, highlighted in the Music Workshop section with transcriptions of two classic Armstrong solos by David Baker. The cover honors Armstrong’s enduring influence and legacy in jazz. Other highlights include Sy Johnson’s “Farewell Fillmore East” on the final concert at the legendary rock venue, Dan Morgenstern’s “Afterthoughts” and his detailed report on Newport in “All Is Not Lost,” plus Loraine Alterman’s interview with Don Heckman on producing Blood, Sweat & Tears 4. Additional content includes record reviews, a Blindfold Test with Barney Bigard, live performance coverage from the Kongsberg Jazz Festival, Roy Ayers’ Ubiquity, and Shelly Manne, along with a review of Charles Mingus’ memoir Beneath the Underdog. The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.
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Table of Contents
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5 The First Chorus … by Charles Suber
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10 Chords and Discords
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12 News
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16 Strictly Ad Lib
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17 Farewell Fillmore East … by Sy Johnson
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18 Afterthoughts … by Dan Morgenstern
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19 Jack De Johnette Introduces His New Group, Compost
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20 Newport: All Is Not Lost … report and reflections by Dan Morgenstern
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22 Producing BS&T 4: A Chat With Don Heckman … interview by Loraine Alterman
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23 Record Reviews
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24 1971 Readers Poll Instructions
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26 1971 Readers Poll Ballot
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36 Blindfold Test: Barney Bigard
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37 Caught in the Act: Kongsberg Jazz Festival • Roy Ayers’ Ubiquity • Shelly Manne
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41 Book Review: Beneath the Underdog
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44 Music Workshop: Two Classic Louis Armstrong Solos transcribed by David Baker
Cover design by Robert Robertson.