Description
Down Beat Magazine – June 1982 (Vol. 49 No. 6) – Mark O’Connor Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features acclaimed fiddler Mark O’Connor on the cover. In “From the Dawgs to the Dregs,” O’Connor discusses his rapid rise from bluegrass prodigy to fusion innovator, blending genres with bold experimentation. Other highlights include John Litweiler’s update on the Art Ensemble of Chicago and Sam Freedman’s feature on Art Hodes, tracing his journey from Russia to the Chicago jazz scene. The issue also presents the results of the 1982 Down Beat Student Recording Awards, spotlighting the next generation of jazz talent.
Additional content includes George Shearing’s Blindfold Test, profiles of Adrian Belew and John Clark, live coverage of Jaco Pastorius, Cecil Taylor’s Extended Unit, and the Third Stream Fest, along with in-depth record reviews and practical Pro Sessions on noise, harmony, and arranging horns for vocals. A well-rounded issue reflecting both tradition and innovation in jazz.
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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16 – Mark O’Connor: From the Dawgs to the Dregs – Interview by Mitchell Feldman
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19 – Art Ensemble of Chicago: Adventures in the Urban Bush, by John Litweiler
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23 – Hodes’ Blues: Still Art After All These Years, by Sam Freedman
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26 – 1982 Down Beat Student Recording Awards
Departments
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6 – The First Chorus
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9 – Chords & Discords
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11 – News
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31 – Record Reviews: John Surman, Al Di Meola, Shelly Manne, Gene Ammons, Grover Washington Jr., Weather Report, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Albert Collins, and more
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53 – Blindfold Test: George Shearing, by Fred Bouchard
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54 – Profile: Adrian Belew, by Bill Milkowski ● John Clark, by Lee Jeske
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58 – Caught: Jaco Pastorius, by Howard Mandel ● Third Stream Fest, by Fred Bouchard ● Cecil Taylor Extended Unit, by Lee Jeske
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61 – Pro Session: “Noise: The Archenemy,” by Larry Blakely
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62 – Pro Session: “How to Handle Pandiatonic Harmony, Part II,” by Dr. William L. Fowler
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64 – Pro Session: “Adding Horns to Vocal Charts,” by Sonny Burnette
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66 – City Jazzlines
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67 – Pro Shop
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70 – Book Review: Mother of the Blues: A Study of Ma Rainey, by Pete Welding
Cover photo: Mark O’Connor. Cover design and art by Kelly/Robertson.