Description
Down Beat Magazine May 1987 – George Benson “Focus on Guitar” Issue
This vintage issue of Down Beat magazine, featuring George Benson on the cover, is in good condition. The exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please check all pictures for condition purposes.
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are shipped securely and include a protective plastic covering.
Features
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16 George Benson: Strike Up the Band – Though widely known as a platinum-selling singer, Benson’s greatest passion remains the guitar. With new instrumental projects ahead, he shares his outlook in an interview with Howard Mandel.
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20 Free Flight – A look at the innovative classical/jazz/pop ensemble blending diverse backgrounds: a former L.A. Philharmonic flutist, an electric bassist with country and studio experience, an ex-Zappa/Don Ellis drummer, and a pianist with 700 compositions to his name. By Scott Yanow.
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24 George Howard: In the Groove – With his soprano sax consistently topping jazz charts, George Howard prepares for extensive touring to connect with fans and expand his audience. By Zan Stewart.
Cover Photography
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George Benson by Andy Freeberg
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Free Flight by Chris Cuffaro/Visages
Departments & Reviews
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6 On the Beat, by Bob O’Donnell
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11 Chords & Discords
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12 News
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14 Riffs
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27 Record Reviews – Cecil Taylor; Bill Bruford; Dave Baker; Vital Information; Joe McPhee; David Sanborn; Up; Lacy River; Joachim Kühn.
Waxing On: New Blues -
39 Blindfold Test – Branford Marsalis, by Leonard Feather
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42 Profile – Scott Henderson (by Bill Milkowski); The Microscopic Septet (by Ashley Kahn); Vinny Golia (by Titus Levi)
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47 Caught – Tribute to John Coltrane, by Russell Woessner
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48 Book Reviews – American Musicians: 50 Portraits in Jazz (by John McDonough); The Bluesman: The Musical Heritage of Black Men and Women in the Americas (by Larry Birnbaum); Sitting In: Selected Writings on Jazz, Blues, and Related Topics (by William Corbett)
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51 Pro Session – Miles Davis’ Solo on Tut: A Trumpet Transcription (by Barry Bergstein); Nightclub Nightmares: A Musician’s View (by Joel Forrester); The Secrets of Analog and Digital Synthesis (by Jon Balleras)
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58 Pro Shop
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61 Ad Lib: The Common Law of Count Basie, by John McDonough
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62 Auditions: Recognition for promising student musicians