Description
Down Beat Magazine – February 1982 (Vol. 49 No. 2) – Anthony Braxton, Al Jarreau Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features groundbreaking multi-instrumentalist Anthony Braxton and versatile vocalist Al Jarreau. In Play or Die, Peter Rothbart explores Braxton’s uncompromising artistry and prolific career, while Steve Bloom’s Breaking Away highlights Jarreau’s ability to cross genres—from jazz and R&B to funk, classical, and beyond. Also included is Lee Jeske’s feature on drummer Barry Altschul, who reflects on his pivotal role alongside innovators like Braxton, Chick Corea, and Sam Rivers, as well as his work as a bandleader redefining contemporary percussion.
The issue also contains wide-ranging record reviews (including James “Blood” Ulmer, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Coltrane, Dolphy, and more), a Blindfold Test with Lee Ritenour, profiles of Nana Vasconcelos and Joan LaBarbara, and live coverage of Philip Glass’ Satyagraha, Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass, and an Interpretations of Monk program. Rounding it out are pro sessions on home multi-track recording, a Clark Terry solo transcription, and a guitar harmony workshop.
Condition
The magazine is in good condition for its age. The item pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Please check photos carefully for condition details.
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Table of Contents
Features
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17 – Barry Altschul’s Drum Role, by Lee Jeske
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20 – Play or Die: Anthony Braxton, by Peter Rothbart
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25 – Breaking Away: Al Jarreau, by Steve Bloom
Departments
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9 – The First Chorus
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10 – Chords & Discords
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13 – News
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27 – Record Reviews: James “Blood” Ulmer, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, Coltrane, Dolphy, and more
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50 – Book Reviews: Riding on a Blue Note and Deep Blues, by Howard Mandel
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51 – Blindfold Test: Lee Ritenour, by Leonard Feather
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52 – Profile: Nana Vasconcelos, by Lee Jeske ● Joan LaBarbara, by Divina Infusino
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56 – Caught: Philip Glass’ Satyagraha ● Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass ● Interpretations of Monk
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59 – Pro Session: Patching for the Home Multi-Track Recording Studio, by Larry Blakely
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60 – Pro Session: Clark Terry’s solo on Quicksand (flugelhorn transcription), by David Wild
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62 – Pro Session: How to Visualize Minor Seventh Chords on Guitar, by Dr. William L. Fowler
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68 – Pro Shop
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72 – City Jazzlines
Cover photography of Anthony Braxton by Tom Copi; design by Bill Linehan.