Description
Down Beat Magazine – May 1990 (Vol. 57 No. 5) – Lee Ritenour, Bobby Watson Cover
This vintage issue of Down Beat Magazine features guitarist Lee Ritenour and saxophonist Bobby Watson on the cover. In Straight Ahead, James Jones IV explores Ritenour’s fresh direction with a straight-ahead jazz album, stepping away from what he calls “an era of genetic clones.” Kevin Whitehead profiles Bobby Watson in Son of the Inventor, highlighting his fearless approach to collaboration and commitment to hardcore jazz.
Additional features include a salute to six superior guitarists for International Guitar Month, Ben Sandmel’s exploration of the music of New Orleans in Garden of Delights, and Howard Mandel’s profile of bassist and photographer Milt Hinton, affectionately known as “the Judge.”
Departments include extensive record and CD reviews (featuring Jack DeJohnette, Max Roach with Dizzy Gillespie and Anthony Braxton, Miles Davis, Tito Puente, Frank Zappa, Oscar Pettiford, and more), a Blindfold Test with Buddy Guy, a profile of guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, and live coverage of tributes to Ella Fitzgerald, Roy Orbison, and Bill Barron. Also included are book reviews, bass instructional features, and recognition for young musicians. A wide-ranging issue celebrating both jazz tradition and innovation.
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 – Lee Ritenour: Straight Ahead, by James Jones IV
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19 – Bobby Watson: Son of the Inventor, by Kevin Whitehead
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22 – Frets “Я” Us: A salute to six guitar masters for International Guitar Month
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26 – Garden of Delights: The Music of New Orleans, by Ben Sandmel
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30 – Milt Hinton: Judge for Yourselves!, by Howard Mandel
Departments
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6 – On the Beat, by John Ephland
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8 – Chords & Discords
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11 – News
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13 – Riffs
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32 – Record & CD Reviews: Jack DeJohnette, Nick Lowe, Courtney Pine, Max Roach & Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Tito Puente, Frank Zappa, Oscar Pettiford, and more
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53 – Blindfold Test: Buddy Guy, by Jim DeJong
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54 – Profile: Kazumi Watanabe, by Bill Milkowski
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56 – Caught: Hearts for Ella ● Roy Orbison Tribute ● Mel Lewis Orchestra 24th Anniversary ● Tribute to Bill Barron
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62 – Book Reviews: Hamp: An Autobiography, reviewed by John McDonough ● Benny Goodman and the Swing Era, reviewed by Jack Sohmer
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64 – Pro Session: “Best of the Bassists—Bass Instructional Videos,” by Rick Peckham
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66 – Pro Shop
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70 – Auditions: Young musicians deserving recognition
Cover photograph of Lee Ritenour by Jacki Sallow.