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Down Beat Magazine September 7, 1967 Vol. 34 No. 18 – John Coltrane Feature
This vintage September 7, 1967 issue of Down Beat Magazine includes a special tribute, “John Coltrane: In Memoriam,” with reactions from musicians, friends, and readers to the saxophonist-composer’s untimely death earlier that summer. Also featured are a photo essay of a Village Gate double-header with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Willie “The Lion” Smith, and Don Ewell, as well as profiles on Red Norvo and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis. Additional highlights include Newport Festival reflections, performance coverage, record reviews, and a Blindfold Test with Oliver Nelson. 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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8 Chords and Discords
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12 News
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14 Bystander … by Martin Williams
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14 Strictly Ad Lib
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15 John Coltrane: In Memoriam … reactions from musicians, friends, and readers
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18 A Double Double-Header at the Village Gate … photo essay featuring Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Willie (The Lion) Smith, and Don Ewell, with commentary by Ira Gitler and photos by Don Schlitten
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20 A Conversation with Lenny … Part II of The World of Rock, by John Gabree
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21 Red Norvo: A Tale of a Pioneer … by Rex Stewart
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23 Lockjaw Speaks Out … Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis interviewed by Valerie Wilmer
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26 Newport Echoes … Ira Gitler’s post-festival reflections
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27 Caught in the Act: Claude Hopkins • Erroll Garner • Roscoe Mitchell • Gabor Szabo • Various Artists
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30 Record Reviews
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35 Blindfold Test: Oliver Nelson
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44 Where and When … guide to current jazz attractions
Cover photo: Herb Snitzer. Page 15 photos: Ron Howard, Dan Randolph, Snitzer, Ted Williams.