Description
Down Beat Magazine – September 6, 1979 (Joni Mitchell, Randy Weston)
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine (September 6, 1979) features Joni Mitchell and Randy Weston on the cover, with in-depth coverage of the jazz scene of the late 1970s.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Please refer to the provided images for condition details. All magazines are shipped in a plastic protective covering. We do offer combined shipping—just ask.
Table of Contents:
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6 – First Chorus: db goes monthly!
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8 – Chords and Discords
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13 – News
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16 – Joni Mitchell: “Makes Mingus Sing” by Leonard Feather. Mitchell’s evolving turn toward jazz and her collaboration with Mingus on her latest album.
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18 – Randy Weston: “African-Rooted Rhythms” by Larry Birnbaum. Insights from the pianist and composer on the African roots of jazz.
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26 – Count Basie: “Swinging at 75” by John McDonough. A career assessment of the legendary bandleader.
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20 – 26th Newport Jazz Festival: Coverage by Dan Morgenstern, Lee Jeske, Andrew Sussman, Clifford Jay Safane, and W. A. Brower. Highlights from the 1979 festival.
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28 – Record Reviews: Including Max Roach/Anthony Braxton, Johnny Griffin, Ran Blake, Michael Gregory Jackson, Cat Anderson, Mandingo Griot Society, George Gruntz, Millie Jackson, Pat Metheny, Passport, Bill Bruford, Dr. Strut, Grover Washington Jr., Eugene Chadbourne/John Zorn, Chuck Mangione, Joanne Brackeen, Art Pepper.
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41 – Blindfold Test: John Abercrombie, by Leonard Feather.
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42 – Profile: Abbey Lincoln (Gary G. Vercelli); Lenny Breau (Walter Carter).
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44 – Caught: American Composers Orchestra (Kenneth Terry); David Grisman (Scott Albin).
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46 – NAMM Music and Sound Expo 79/Atlanta
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54 – How To: “Visualize Parallel-Interval Patterns on Fingerboards, Part II” by Dr. William L. Fowler.
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57 – City Scene
Cover Art: Kelly/Robertson
Cover Photo: Tom Copi