Description
Down Beat Magazine – August 1981 (Vol. 48 No. 8, Phil Woods, Sarah Vaughan Cover)
This August 1981 issue of Down Beat magazine features Phil Woods and Sarah Vaughan on the cover and includes the results of the International Jazz Critics Poll. Highlights include profiles on Jimmy Knepper, Peter Erskine, and George Cables, alongside record reviews, performance coverage, and technical articles. A must-have for collectors of early 1980s jazz journalism.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please check photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
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Contents include:
Features
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14 – Jimmy Knepper (by Lee Jeske) – The Critics Poll double-winner reflects on the state of jazz, his career, and his turbulent experiences with the Mingus band.
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18 – International Jazz Critics Poll – Sixty-five critics worldwide contribute to Down Beat’s 29th annual survey across 33 categories, including John Hammond’s Achievement Award.
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24 – Peter Erskine: “Weather Reporter’s Sunny Outlook” (by A. James Liska) – From childhood beginnings to fusion mastery, Erskine discusses his growth as one of jazz’s most versatile drummers.
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27 – George Cables (by Lee Underwood) – The pianist/composer steps forward as a leader, exploring new musical directions and responding to critics.
Departments
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32 – Record Reviews: Featuring Art Pepper, Bill Evans, Rocket 88, Ralph Towner, Ran Blake, Tete Montoliu, Helen Humes, Jimmy Rushing, Chet Baker, Clare Fischer, Buck Hill, Bennie Wallace, Jane Ira Bloom, Jessica Williams, and more, plus a “Waxing On” spotlight on jazz vocalists including Ernestine Anderson, Shirley Horn, Anita O’Day, and Helen Merrill.
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51 – Blindfold Test: Steve Swallow (by Fred Bouchard)
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52 – Profile – Avery Sharpe (by John Howard); Errol Parker (by Lee Jeske)
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54 – Caught – Anthony Davis Octet (by Cliff Tinder); Jazz & Heritage Festival (by John Litweiler)
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58 – Pro Session – “New Directions in Trumpet/Cornet Playing” (by Dr. Maury Deutsch); Jaco Pastorius Solo Transcription (by Robert Allen)
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64 – Book Reviews – The Savoy Label: A Discography; The Prestige Label: A Discography; Recordings of John Coltrane: A Discography; Ornette Coleman: A Discography; Disc’bie (by John Litweiler)
Cover Artists: Phil Woods and Sarah Vaughan
A collectible issue capturing the evolving sound of jazz at the dawn of the 1980s, featuring two legends of the music world on the cover.