Description
Down Beat Magazine – June 1990 (Vol. 57 No. 6) – Cecil Taylor Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features avant-garde pianist and composer Cecil Taylor on the cover. In An American Romantic, Gene Santoro explores Taylor’s groundbreaking artistry—his transformation of jazz into something entirely new, while revealing an often-overlooked romantic streak in his work.
Other features include Josef Woodard’s piece on Little Feat as they forge ahead with a new album and fresh outlook, Dave Helland’s exploration of how The Count Basie Orchestra sustains its “Swing Machine” legacy, and the results of the 1990 Down Beat Student Music Awards, alongside stories highlighting influential music education programs.
Departments include wide-ranging record and CD reviews (featuring Ray Anderson, Sinéad O’Connor, Stan Getz, John Zorn, Sonny Rollins, and more), a Blindfold Test with Joey DeFrancesco, Josef Woodard’s profile of Charles Lloyd, and live coverage of Courtney Pine, Dave Edmunds, and Lester Bowie’s MOBI Big Band. Also included are articles on music education funding, MIDI in schools, and recognition for young emerging musicians. A significant issue bridging the traditions and future of 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 – Cecil Taylor: An American Romantic, by Gene Santoro
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19 – Little Feat: Rolling Past the Past, by Josef Woodard
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21 – The Count Basie Orchestra: Keeping the Spirit, by Dave Helland
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25 – The 1990 Down Beat Student Music Awards / 3 Schools for Music Education
Departments
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6 – On the Beat, by Doug Beach
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8 – Chords & Discords
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11 – News
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13 – Riffs
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30 – Record & CD Reviews: Ray Anderson, Loose Tubes, Sinéad O’Connor, Cecil Taylor, Stan Getz, John Zorn/Naked City, Sonny Rollins, Cecil Brooks III, Charles Lloyd, Bobby Watson & Horizon, and more
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45 – Blindfold Test: Joey DeFrancesco, by Larry Birnbaum
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48 – Profile: Charles Lloyd, by Josef Woodard
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50 – Caught: Courtney Pine, by Jim De Jong ● Dave Edmunds’ Rock & Roll Revue, by Michael Point ● Earl McIntyre/Lester Bowie/MOBI Big Band, by Kevin Whitehead
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55 – Pro Shop
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56 – Pro Session: “Classroom Gigs — Funding For Musician/Clinicians,” by Susanna L. Miller
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59 – Ad Lib: “MIDI Goes to School,” by Thomas Rudolph
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62 – Auditions: Young musicians deserving recognition
Cover photograph of Cecil Taylor by Carol Friedman.