Down Beat Magazine – June 5, 1975 – Maynard Ferguson, Bill Watrous, and Art Pepper
This vintage issue of Down Beat magazine, dated June 5, 1975, showcases Maynard Ferguson, Bill Watrous, and Art Pepper on the cover, with photography by James Mitchell, Herb Nolan, and Veryl C. Oakland. Cover design and art are by Kelly/Robertson. The magazine is in good condition, exhibiting only normal light wear for its age. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. Please check the provided images for reference. We offer combined shipping upon request, and each issue is shipped in a protective plastic covering.
Contents
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Maynard Ferguson: “M.F.—Rules of the Road” – by Herb Nolan. Ferguson and his band discuss the pros and cons of life on the road, offering a candid view of the touring musician’s world.
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Bill Watrous: “Swinging Refuge in the Wilds of Manhattan” – by Steven Marks. Insights into preserving the big band tradition through Watrous’ experience in New York.
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Art Pepper: “Pepper’s Painful Road to Pure Art” – by Lee Underwood. An intimate look at the saxophonist’s turbulent yet remarkable career.
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Record Reviews – Featuring Anthony Braxton, Derek Bailey, John Abercrombie, Joe Henderson, Roswell Rudd, Joe Farrell, Prison Workshops compilation, Toots Thielemans, Flora Purim, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Mike Oldfield, David Bedford, Buddy DeFranco, and Marc Cohen.
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Blindfold Test: Tom Scott
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Profiles – Warren Smith by Arnold Jay Smith; Jack Reilly by Arnold Jay Smith.
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Caught in the Act – Marian McPartland, Barry Harris, and Ray Bryant by Steve Metalitz; Hampton Hawes by John Valentine.
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Book Review – Chasin’ the Trane: Music and Mystique of John Coltrane by J.C. Thomas, reviewed by Robert Palmer.
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How To Make a Lab Band Out of a Stage Band – by Dr. William L. Fowler.
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Workshop – “Scoring for Expanded Jazz Orchestra,” by Ladd McIntosh.
Departments: First Chorus, Chords and Discords, News, City Scene, On the Road.
A fine addition for jazz historians, collectors, and musicians, this issue captures the energy of the mid-1970s jazz scene, blending artist profiles, performance insights, and practical workshops.