Description
Down Beat Magazine – December 1981 (Vol. 48, No. 12 – Jaco Pastorius, Doc Cheatham)
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine (December 1981, Vol. 48 No. 12) features Jaco Pastorius and Doc Cheatham, with wide-ranging coverage of jazz legends, readers’ poll results, and insights into both contemporary and classic jazz artistry.
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:
Features
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17 – The Word Is Out: Jaco Pastorius discusses his Word of Mouth album and shares stories from his youth in an interview with Conrad Silvert.
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20 – 46th Annual Down Beat Readers Poll: Art Blakey enters the Hall of Fame, Miles Davis makes a celebrated return, and readers’ choices across categories are revealed.
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25 – Rx for the Blues: Lee Jeske interviews Adolphus “Doc” Cheatham, the trumpet stylist and contemporary of Louis Armstrong, on his growing recognition.
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28 – Four Brothers Plus Three Decades: Fred Bouchard profiles Jimmy Giuffre, reflecting on his 30-year career of composing, teaching, and innovation.
Departments
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33 – Record Reviews: Max Roach, Manhattan Transfer, Rufus Reid, Gary Peacock, Johnny Lytle, Jay Hoggard, Bobby Hutcherson, Gary Burton, Dollar Brand/Johnny Dyani, Jaco Pastorius, Bill Dixon, Carla Bley, Nick Mason, and more, including Waxing On: Tenors of the Times (Rusty Bryant, Junior Cook, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Stanley Turrentine, and others).
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63 – Blindfold Test: Woody Shaw, by Fred Bouchard
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64 – Profile: Jane Ira Bloom (Fred Bouchard); Edgar Froese (John Diliberto)
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68 – Caught: Chicago Jazz Festival (Sam Freedman); Marcia Ball (Ben Sandmel)
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Pro Sessions:
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74 – “Patching—A Faster, More Flexible Signal-Routing Method,” by Larry Blakely
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75 – “How to Make the Most of Major Sevenths,” by Dr. William L. Fowler
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76 – Richie Cole Solo Transcription, by Trent Kynaston
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87 – Book Reviews: Night Creature: A Journal of Jazz (Robert J. Vasilak); V-Discs: A History and Discography (Jack Sohmer)
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Miscellany:
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6 – The First Chorus
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8 – Chords & Discords
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11 – News
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83 – Pro Shop
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88 – City Jazzlines
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Cover Photography: Jaco Pastorius by Tom Copi
Cover Design: Bill Linehan